Avago Technologies MegaRAID SAS 8204ELP - Manual (Page 34)

2-2 MegaRAID SAS Hardware Installation
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2.2 Quick Installation
The following steps are for quick MegaRAID SAS RAID controller
installation. These steps are for experienced computer users or installers.
Section 2.3, “Detailed Installation,” contains the steps for all others to
follow.
Step 1. Turn off the power to the system, all physical disks, enclosures,
and system components, and disconnect the PC power cord.
Step 2. Open the cabinet of the host system by following the
instructions in the host system technical documentation.
Step 3. Check the jumper settings and the memory module to make
sure that they are in the desired position. The jumpers are set
at the factory, and you usually do not need to change them.
Note: See Chapter 3, “MegaRAID SAS RAID Controller
Characteristics” for detailed information about the jumpers
and the connectors.
Step 4. Install the MegaRAID SAS RAID controller in the server, and
connect SAS or SATA II devices to it. Make sure that the cables
you use conform to all specifications.
Step 5. Perform a safety check.
a. Make sure that all cables are attached correctly.
b. Make sure that the MegaRAID SAS RAID controller is
installed correctly.
c. Close the cabinet of the host system
Step 6. Reconnect the power cords to the system.
Step 7. Turn on the power to the system.