Avago Technologies MegaRAID SATA 300-4XLP User Manual
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describes the jumpers and the connectors
on the MegaRAID SATA 300-4XLP.
Step 4
Install the MegaRAID SATA 300-4XLP
Insert the MegaRAID SATA 300-4XLP in a PCI-X
slot on the mainboard, as shown in
.
Press down gently but firmly to seat the card
properly in the slot. Secure the RAID controller to
the computer chassis with the bracket screw.
Note:
Refer to your mainboard guide for information
about the PCI-X slot.
Figure 2 Installing the MegaRAID SATA 300-4XLP
RAID Controller
Step 5
Configure and Install the SATA Devices in the
Host Computer Case
Refer to the documentation for the SATA devices
for any pre-installation configuration
requirements.
Step 6
Connect the MegaRAID SATA 300-4XLP to the
Serial ATA Devices
Connect the SATA cables between the
MegaRAID SATA 300-4XLP and the Serial ATA
devices. Refer to
to view jumper and
connector locations on the controller.
Step 7
Turn on the Power to the Computer
Replace the computer cover and reconnect the
power cord(s). Turn on the power to the
computer. Ensure that the SATA devices are
powered on before or at the same time as the
Table 1
MegaRAID SATA 300-4XLP Card Layout
Jumper/
Connector Description
Type
J1
Battery Pack
connector
20-pin connector.
Provides interface to the remote
battery pack.
J2
LED SATA
Activity
connector
2-pin connector.
Provides LED interface to indicate
SATA activity on one or more SATA
drives.
J3
Firmware Initial-
ization Mode
Select
2-pin connector.
If the firmware flashed onto the board
is corrupted, you must install a jumper
on J3 (this holds the CPU core in
reset), so that you can flash the firm-
ware. Remove the jumper after you
flash the new firmware.
No jumper: This is the setting during
normal operation (Mode 3). This is
the default.
Jumper: This holds the CPU core in
reset (Mode 0).
The card does not function as a RAID
controller if this jumper is mounted.
J4
I
2
C Interface
3-pin connector.
Communicates with storage
enclosure processor (SEP) devices.
J6
Serial Port
RS232
Debugger
4-pin jumper.
Used for diagnostic purposes.
J7
BIOS Enable
header
2-pin header.
The BIOS function is enabled or dis-
abled in software depending on the
status of this jumper.
No jumper: BIOS is enabled. This is
the default.
Jumper: BIOS is disabled.
The card does not function as a RAID
controller if this jumper is mounted.
J8
SATA 300-8XLP
Ports
Ports 0–3.
The ports connect the cables from the
adapter to the SATA physical drives.
J9
LED SATA
Activity Interface
connector
8-pin (4x2) jumper.
Provides LED interface individually to
four SATA ports. The LED indicates
SATA activity on specific ports.
J10
LED Drive Fault
Interface
connector
8-pin (4x2) jumper.
Provides an LED interface individually
to four SATA ports. The LED indicates
a drive fault on specific ports.
32-bit Slots
64-bit Slots
(3.3 V)
(3.3 V)
Edge of
Mother Board
Bracket Screw
Press Here
Press Here