2.2Quick Installation
The following steps are for quick installation of your MegaRAID 6Gb/s SAS RAID controller. These steps are for experienced computer users or installers. Section 2.3, “Detailed Installation,” contains the steps for all others to follow.
Step 1. Turn off the power to the system, all drives, enclosures, and system components, and disconnect the PC power cord.
Step 2. Open the cabinet of the host system by following the instructions in the host system technical documentation.
Step 3. Check the jumper settings to make sure that they are in the desired position. The jumpers are set at the factory and you usually do not need to change them.
Note: See Chapter 3, “MegaRAID SAS RAID Controller Characteristics” for detailed information about the jumpers and the connectors.
Step 4. Install the MegaRAID 6Gb/s SAS RAID controller in the server, and connect SAS devices or SATA II devices to it. Make sure that the cables you use conform to all specifications.
Step 5. Perform a safety check.
a.Make sure that all cables are attached correctly.
b.Make sure that the RAID controller is installed correctly.
c.Close the cabinet of the host system
Step 6. Reconnect the power cords to the system.
Step 7. Turn on the power to the system.
Make sure that the power is turned on to any external drives, before the power is turned on to the host computer. If the computer is powered up before these devices, the devices might not be recognized.
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