Avago Technologies SAS 9311-4i4e Host Bus Adapter User Manual

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LSI SAS 9311-4i4e PCI Express to 12Gb/s SAS Host Bus Adapter User Guide
December 2013

Hardware Detailed Installation Instructions

Thermal and Atmospheric Limits

Insert the HBA into an available PCIe slot. Locate an empty x8 PCIe slot. Remove the blank bracket panel on the
rear of the computer that aligns with the empty PCIe slot. Save this bracket screw, if applicable. Align the HBA to a
PCIe slot. Press down gently, but firmly, to seat the HBA correctly in the slot. The following figure shows how to
insert the HBA into a PCIe slot.

NOTE

The shape, size, and locations of the components on your HBA and its
bracket might vary from this illustration. The HBA requires a x8
PCIe slot.

Figure 2 Install an LSI 12Gb/s x8 HBA in a PCIe Slot

Secure the HBA bracket to the system’s chassis. Install the bracket screw, if applicable, or engage the system
retention mechanism to secure the HBA to the system’s chassis.

Connect internal SAS cables between the HBA and the SAS backplane, any other SATA or SAS devices in the
system chassis, or both. The LSI 12Gb/s SAS HBA has one, SFF-8643, internal x4, mini-SAS HD connector. Use a
cable with an internal mini-SAS HD connector on one end (to connect to the HBA) and the appropriate connector
to attach to the SAS or SATA devices or backplane on the other end.

Replace the cover of the chassis.

Connect SAS cables between the HBA and the SAS enclosure that contains SATA or SAS devices. The LSI
12Gb/s SAS HBA has one SFF-8644, external x4 mini-SAS HD connector. Use a cable with an external mini-SAS HD
connector (SFF-8644) on one end (to connect to the HBA) and the appropriate connector to attach to the
enclosure that contains SAS or SATA devices on the other end.

10. Replace the cover and any power cords, and power up the system. Reconnect any power cords, and reconnect

any network cables. Turn on the power.

The hardware installation of your LSI 12Gb/s SAS HBA is complete.

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