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Figure 2.2 – Avago Technologies MegaRAID SAS 8204ELP User Manual

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Detailed Installation

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Figure 2.2

Example of MegaRAID SAS Board Installation in a PCI-
X Slot

Step 6.

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

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

Step 7.

Connect SAS and/or SATA II Devices to the RAID Controller

Use SAS cables to connect SAS devices, SATA II devices, or
both to the MegaRAID SAS RAID controller. Refer to

Section 2.4, “SAS Device Cables”

for SAS cable information.

Refer to

Section 2.4.1, “Connecting the SAS RAID Controller

with External Connectors to Drive Boxes and Drive Expanders,”
on page 2-10

for details on connecting the controller to physical

disks and expanders.

32-bit Slots

64-bit Slots

(3.3 V)

(3.3 V)

Edge of

System Board

Bracket Screw

Press Here

Press Here