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Avago Technologies MegaRAID SAS 8204ELP User Manual

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MegaRAID SAS Hardware Installation

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Step 5.

Install the MegaRAID SAS RAID Controller

Select a PCI Express slot, and align the controller’s PCI
Express bus connector to the slot. Press down gently, but firmly,
to make sure that the card is seated correctly in the slot. Secure
the bracket to the computer chassis with the bracket screw.

Figure 2.1

shows the installation of a MegaRAID SAS PCI-

Express RAID controller in a PCI Express slot.

Figure 2.1

Example of the MegaRAID SAS 8708ELP Board
Installation in a PCI Express Slot

Step 6.

Configure and Install the SAS Devices, SATA II Devices, or
Both in the Host Computer Case

Refer to the documentation for the devices for any
preinstallation configuration requirements.