Avago Technologies MegaRAID SATA 300-8X - Manual

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Thank you for purchasing the MegaRAID
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SATA (Serial ATA)
300-8X (PCI-X) RAID Controller. Please take a few minutes
to read this quick installation guide before you install the
controller. If you need more information about any topic
covered in this guide, refer to the related documents on your
MegaRAID Universal Software Suite CD.
The SATA 300-8X supports the Battery Backup Unit 03
(LSIBBU03) and the intelligent Battery Backup Unit 01
(LSIiBBU01). For more information about these batteries,
refer to the MegaRAID Battery Backup Unit User’s Guide on
the MegaRAID Universal Software Suite CD.
M e g a R A I D S A T A 3 0 0 - 8 X C O N T R O L L E R
I N S T A L L A T I O N
Back up your data before you change your
system configuration. Otherwise, you might lose
data.
Step 1 Unpack the SATA 300-8X
Unpack and install the MegaRAID SATA 300-8X
RAID Controller in a static-free environment.
Remove it from the antistatic bag and inspect it
for damage.
If the controller appears to be damaged, or if the
MegaRAID Universal Software Suite CD is
missing, contact LSI Logic or your MegaRAID
OEM support representative.
The CD contains utility programs, device drivers
for various operating systems, and the following
documentation:
• MegaRAID SATA 300 Storage Adapter User’s
Guide
• MegaRAID Configuration Software User’s
Guide
• MegaRAID Device Driver Installation User’s
Guide
• Software license agreement
Step 2 Prepare the Computer
Turn off the computer and unplug the power
cord(s) from the back of the power supply.
Remove the cover from the computer.
Step 3 Review the Jumpers and Connectors
Figure 1 shows the location of the jumpers and
the connectors on the MegaRAID SATA 300-8X
RAID Controller. The jumpers are set at the
factory, and you usually do not need to change
them.
Figure 1 MegaRAID SATA 300-8X RAID Controller
Card Layout
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CAUTION
Before you install the controller, make sure that
the computer is disconnected from the power and
from any networks.
!
CAUTION
J2 Port 7
Port 6
J4
Port 5
Port 4
J5
Port 3
Port 2
J12
Port 1
Port 0
J1
P1
U15
J3
J9
J7
J6
J10
J8
J11
J13
MegaRAID
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SATA 300-8X RAID
Controller
Quick Installation Guide