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Syncro CS 9271-8i Controller Quick Installation Guide
October 2013 Installation Instructions
Syncro® CS 9271-8i Controller Quick Installation Guide
1 Installation Instructions
The Syncro® CS 9271-8i controller is a component of the LSI® High-Availability Direct Attached Storage (HA-DAS)
solution, which provides fully redundant shared storage and continuous application uptime with less cost and
complexity compared to existing HA solutions.
The Syncro CS 9271-8i solution provides two controllers, each with a CacheVault® module for cached data protection
in case of host power loss or server failure. Each controller is installed in a separate server.
Before you install your Syncro CS 9271-8i controllers, take a few minutes to read this quick installation guide. This
guide describes the basic steps to perform to install your Syncro CS 9271-8i controller and SAS drives, configure
shared storage and drive groups, install drivers, and use the management utilities.
1. Verify the contents of the Syncro CS 9271-8i kit.
Your Syncro CS 9271-8i kit should contain the items shown in the following figure.
Figure 1 Contents of the Syncro CS 9271-8i Kit
LSI Syncro CS 9271-8i Controllers (2)
with CVFM02 Module (2) pre-installed
Syncro CS Resource CD Brackets (2)
CVPM02 Power Modules (2) Power Module Mounting Clips (2) Power Module Cables (2)
Power Module Mounting Clip
Screws (3)
Power Module Mounting Clip
Nuts (3)