Avago Technologies MegaRAID SAS 8308ELP - Manual (Page 4)

iv Preface
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manual explains. LSI recommends performing the sequences in the
order listed when you install and configure your SAS RAID system.
Related Publications
MegaRAID SAS RAID Controllers User’s Guide,
Document No. 80-00130-01 Rev. B
This document explains how to install your MegaRAID 1068-based SAS
RAID controller in a host system. In addition, it provides the electrical and
physical specifications, jumper definitions, and connector locations for
the 1068-based SAS RAID controllers.
MegaRAID 1078-based SAS RAID Controllers User’s Guide,
Document No. 80-00157-01 Rev. B
This document explains how to install your MegaRAID 1078-based SAS
RAID controller in a host system. In addition, it provides the electrical and
physical specifications, jumper definitions, and connector locations for
the 1078-based SAS RAID controllers.
Sequence Task Reference Manual
1 Understand RAID system theory and operation. MegaRAID SAS Software User’s
Guide
2 Install the MegaRAID SAS RAID controller and the
related hardware. MegaRAID SAS RAID Control-
lers User’s Guide
MegaRAID 1078-based SAS
RAID Controllers User’s Guide
3 Configure the physical arrays and logical devices
using either the MegaRAID Configuration Utility (CU)
or the WebBIOS CU. MegaRAID SAS Software User’s
Guide
4 Install the MegaRAID SAS device drivers. MegaRAID SAS Device Driver
Installation User’s Guide
5 Use the MegaRAID Storage Manager tool to config-
ure, monitor, and maintain storage configurations on
LSI SAS controllers. The MegaRAID Storage Manager
graphical user interface (GUI) makes it easy for you to
create and manage storage configurations. This tool
runs under an operating system and can manage
RAID arrays while the system is operating. MegaRAID SAS Software User’s
Guide