LSI SAS3041E, SAS3801EL manual Chapter Hardware Installation, Quick Installation Instructions

Chapter 2

Hardware Installation

This chapter provides both quick instructions and detailed instructions on how to install the LSI PCIe to 3.0 Gbit/s SAS host adapter. This chapter consists of the following sections:

•Section 2.1, “Quick Installation Instructions”

•Section 2.2, “Detailed Installation Instructions”

2.1Quick Installation Instructions

The following steps summarizes the installation instructions.

Use these instructions to install your LSI PCIe to SAS host adapter if you are comfortable with the installation procedure. Section 2.2, “Detailed Installation Instructions” provides detailed installation instructions.

Step 1. Unpack the host adapter and inspect it for damage.

Step 2. Turn off the system and remove the power cord(s).

Step 3. Remove the cover from the system.

Step 4. Insert the host adapter in an available PCI Express slot.

Step 5. Secure the bracket to the system’s chassis.

Step 6. Connect the serial cable(s) between the host adapter and the serial hard disk drive(s). Figure 2.1 illustrates the locations of the connectors on your host adapter.

Step 7. Replace the cover and the power cord(s), then power-up the system.

LSI PCIe to SAS host adapter hardware installation is complete.

PCIe to 3.0 Gbit/s SAS Host Adapters User’s Guide 2-1

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