Avago Technologies MegaRAID SAS 8880EM2 - Manual

Thank you for purchasing the MegaRAID
®
1078-based PCI-
Express SAS (Serial Attached SCSI/Serial ATA II) 8880EM2
RAID Controller.
Please take a few minutes to read this quick installation
guide before you install your RAID 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: SATA II is the only type of SATA supported by this
RAID controller.
You can connect the LSI intelligent Battery Backup Unit 07
(LSIiBBU07) directly to the SAS 8880EM2 RAID Controller.
For more information about this battery, refer to the
Intelligent Battery Backup Unit for 1078-based MegaRAID
Products User’s Guide on the MegaRAID Universal Software
Suite CD.
R A I D C O N T R O L L E R I N S T A L L A T I O N
Step 1 Unpack the RAID Controller
Unpack the MegaRAID SAS 8880EM2 RAID
Controller in a static-free environment. Remove it
from the antistatic bag, and inspect it for damage.
If the RAID controller appears to be damaged, or
if the MegaRAID Universal Software Suite CD is
missing, contact LSI or your MegaRAID OEM
support representative.
The CD contains utility programs, device drivers
for various operating systems, and the following
documentation:
• MegaRAID 1078-based SAS RAID Controllers
User’s Guide
• MegaRAID SAS Software User’s Guide
• MegaRAID SAS Device Driver Installation
User’s Guide
• Intelligent Battery Backup Unit for 1078-based
MegaRAID Products User’s Guide
• Software license agreement
Step 2 Prepare the Computer
Turn off the computer, and unplug the power
cords from the rear of the power supply. Remove
the cover from the computer.
Step 3 Review the Jumpers and the Connectors
Figure 1 shows the location of the jumpers and
the connectors on the SAS 8880EM2 RAID
Controller. The jumpers are set at the factory, and
you usually do not need to change them.
Figure 1 Layout of the MegaRAID SAS 8880EM2
RAID Controller
Back up your data before you change your
system configuration. Otherwise, you might lose
data.
!
CAUT ION
Before you install the RAID controller, make sure
that the computer is disconnected from the power
and from any networks.
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Quick Installation Guide