MegaRAID® SAS 8344ELP ® RAID Controller

Quick Installation Guide

Thank you for purchasing the MegaRAID® SAS (Serial Attached SCSI/Serial ATA) 8344ELP (PCI Express low-profile) 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.

Note: This is a PCI Express x4 card, so it fits only in a PCI Express x4 or greater slot.

Note: SATA II is the only type of SATA supported by the SAS 8344ELP Controller.

You can use the intelligent Battery Backup Unit 01 (LSIiBBU01) with the SAS 8344ELP. For more information about this battery, refer to the MegaRAID Battery Backup Unit User’s Guide on the MegaRAID Universal Software Suite CD.

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C O N T R O L L E R I N S T A L L A T I O N

Make a backup of your data before you change ! your system configuration. Otherwise, you may

CAUTION lose data.Step 1 Unpack the MegaRAID SAS 8344ELP RAIDController

Unpack the 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 SAS Storage Adapters User’s Guide•MegaRAID SAS Software User’s Guide•MegaRAID SAS Device Driver Installation User’s Guide•Software license agreementStep 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.

Make sure the computer is disconnected from the ! power and from any networks before installing

CAUTION the controller.Step 3 Review the Jumpers and Connectors

Figure 1 shows the location of the jumpers and connectors on the SAS 8344ELP. The jumpers are set at the factory and you usually do not need to change them.

Figure 1 MegaRAID SAS 8344ELP RAID Controller Card Layout

 

J11

 

 

Connector Located

 

 

on Back of Board

 

J3

J7

J5

J4

U12

 

 

 

J6

J10

 

J1

U15

 

 

J8

J9

 

 

 

P1

 

Note: J11, the battery backup connector, is located on the back side of the SAS 8344ELP.