Detailed Installation 2-3
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This section provides detailed instructions for installing your MegaRAID
6Gb/s SAS RAID controller.
Step 1. Unpack the MegaRAID 6Gb/s SAS RAID controller
Unpack and remove your RAID controller. Inspect it for
damage. If it appears damaged, or if any of the following items
are missing, contact your LSI support representative. The RAID
controller is shipped with the following items:
– A CD containing MegaRAID drivers for supported
operating systems, an electronic version of this
User’sGuide, and other related documentation
– A license agreement
– Warranty information
Step 2. Turn off the Power to the System
Turn off the power to the computer, and disconnect the AC
power cord. Remove the computer cover. Refer to the system
documentation forinstructions. Before you install the controller,
make sure that the computer is disconnected from the power
and from any networks.
Step 3. Review the RAID Controller Jumpers and Connectors
The jumpers are set at the factory, and you usually do not need
to change them. See Chapter3, “MegaRAID SAS RAID
Controller Characteristics” for diagrams of the MegaRAID
6Gb/s SAS RAID controllers with their jumpers and connectors.
Step 4. Install the RAID Controller
Select a PCI Express slot, and align the controller’s PCI
Express bus connector to the slot. Press down gently, but firmly,
to make sure that the card is seated correctly in the slot. Secure
the bracket to the computer chassis with the bracket screw.
Figure 2.1 shows the installation of the MegaRAID SAS
9260-8i RAID controller in a PCI Express slot.