Avago Technologies LSI SAS 31601E User Manual
Quick installation guide

Thank you for purchasing the SAS31601E PCI Express to 
3.0-Gb/s Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Host Bus Adapter. 
Please take a few minutes to read this quick installation 
guide before you install the SAS31601E.
If you need more information about any topic covered in this 
guide, please refer to the other documents on the 
accompanying LSI Serial Attached SCSI Device Drivers and 
Utilities CD.
C O N T E N T S O F T H E L S I D E V I C E D R I V E R S 
A N D U T I L I T I E S C D
The LSI host bus adapter (HBA) CD contains utility 
programs, device drivers for various operating systems, and 
the following LSI documentation:
• Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) to PCI Express Host
Adapters User’s Guide
• Fusion-MPT
™
Device Management User’s Guide
• Host adapter technical product briefs
Q U I C K H B A I N S T A L L A T I O N
To install the SAS31601E, follow these steps:
Step 1
Unpack the HBA in a static-free environment.
Remove the HBA from the antistatic bag and 
inspect it for damage. If it appears to be 
damaged, contact LSI or your reseller support 
representative.
Step 2
Prepare the computer.
Turn off the computer and remove the power cord 
from the back of the power supply. Remove the 
cover from the chassis. Be certain to disconnect 
the computer from the power supply and from any 
networks before installing the controller card.
Step 3
Insert the SAS31601E in an available 
PCI Express slot.
Locate an empty PCI Express slot. Remove the 
blank bracket panel on the back of the computer 
that is aligned with the PCI Express slot you have 
selected. Save the bracket screw when present. 
Align the HBA with a PCI Express slot. Press 
down gently but firmly to properly seat the HBA 
in the slot. The following figure illustrates how to 
insert the HBA into a PCI Express slot.
Note:
The HBA shape, size, and locations of 
components may vary from this illustration.
Step 4
Secure the bracket to the system chassis.
Install the bracket screw, when present, or 
engage the system retention mechanism to 
secure the HBA to the system chassis.
Make a backup of your data before changing your 
system configuration.
!
CAUTION
32-b Slots
64-b Slot
(3.3V Only)
(3.3V Only)
Edge of
Host Board
Bracket
Press Here
Mini-SAS
Cables and
Screw
Press Here
PCI Express
x8 Slot
Four
SFF-8088
Connectors
SAS31601E PCI Express
to 3.0-Gb/s Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) 
Host Bus Adapter
Quick Installation Guide
Document Outline
- CONTENTS OF THE LSI DEVICE DRIVERS AND UTILITIES CD
- QUICK HBA INSTALLATION- Step1 Unpack the HBA in a static-free environment.
- Step2 Prepare the computer.
- Step3 Insert the SAS31601E in an available PCIExpress slot.
- Step4 Secure the bracket to the system chassis.
- Step5 Connect the SAS hard disk drives (HDDs) to the SAS connectors on the HBA.
- Step6 Replace the cover and the power cords. Turn on the power to the system.
 
- WINDOWS DRIVER INSTALLATION- Step1 Using another computer, copy the appropriate driver files supplied on the LSI Serial Attac...
- Step2 Boot the computer from the Windows CD-ROM.
- Step3 Shortly after the Windows Setup begins, press F6 when the words Setup is inspecting your c...
- Step4 Follow the instructions until a screen displaying the words Setup could not determine the ...
- Step5 Choose S to specify additional devices.
- Step6 Follow the prompts and insert the Windows driver diskette when you are prompted to insert ...
- Step7 Follow the Windows installation procedure to complete the installation. Microsoft provides...
 
- LINUX DRIVER INSTALLATION
- TECHNICAL SUPPORT
- SAS31601E PCI Express to 3.0-Gb/s Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Host Bus Adapter
