Avago Technologies SAS 9201-16i Host Bus Adapter - Manual

Quick Installation Guide
LSISAS9201-16i PCI Express to 6Gb/s SAS Host Bus Adapter
Thank you for purchasing the
LSISAS9201-16i PCI Express to
6Gb/s Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
Host Bus Adapter (HBA). Please
take a few minutes to read this
quick installation guide before
you install the LSISAS9201-16i.
For more information about any
topic covered in this guide, refer
to the documents on the
accompanying LSI 6Gb/s
SAS/SATA Drivers, Utilities, and
Documentation CD.
The LSI HBA CD contains utility programs,
device drivers for various operating
systems, and the following LSI
documentation:
• PCI Express to 6Gb/s Serial Attached
SCSI (SAS) Host Bus Adapters User
Guide
• Fusion-MPT™ Device Management User
Guide
• LSI HBA 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 LSISAS9201-16i, follow these steps:
1. Unpack the HBA and inspect it for damage. Unpack the HBA in a static-free
environment. Remove the HBA from the antistatic bag and carefully inspect the device
for damage. If you notice any damage, or if any component is missing, contact LSI or your
reseller support representative.
Make a backup of your data before changing your system configuration.
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.
WARNING: Be certain to disconnect the computer from the power supply and from any networks
before installing the controller card.
3. Insert the LSISAS9201-16i in an available PCI Express slot. Locate an empty PCI
Express slot. Remove the blank bracket panel on the back of the computer that aligns
with the empty PCI Express slot. Save the bracket screw, if applicable.
Align the HBA to 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 in a PCI Express slot.
NOTE: The host adapter shape, size, and locations of components may vary from this illustration.
4. Secure the bracket to the system’s chassis. Install the bracket screw, if applicable, or
engage the system retention mechanism to secure the HBA to the system’s chassis.
5. Connect the serial cable(s) between the HBA and the serial hard disk drive(s) (HDD).
The LSISAS9201-16i has four internal X4 mini-SAS connectors, each connecting to four
6Gb/s SAS ports. use the appropriate cable to connect the HBA to SAS or SATA storage
devices.
For connection to internal drives or backplanes, use an internal cable with a standard
mini-SAS connector (SFF-8087) on the controller side of the cable. The other end of the
cable may fan out into four SAS-style cables for direct connection to SAS or SATA disk
drives. The previous figure shows the connector locations on the LSISAS9201-16i and the
use of a controller-based, fan-out cable to connect to drives that require a SAS-style
signal connector.
CAUTION
3_00202-00
Press
Here
Press
Here
32-bit Slots
(3.3 V Only)
Four Mini-SASx4
(SFF-8087)
Internal Connectors
with Shell
Four Mini-SAS x4
(SFF-8087)
to SASx1 Internal
Fan-out Cables
Edge of
Mother Board
64-bit Slots
(3.3 V Only)
PCI Express
X8 Slot
Bracket
Screw