Checklist – LSI MegaRAID Enterprise 1600 User Manual

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MegaRAID Enterprise 1600 Hardware Guide

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Checklist

Perform the steps in the installation checklist:

Check

Step

Action

1

Turn all power off to the server and all hard disk drives,
enclosures, and system, components.

2

Prepare the host system. See the host system technical
documentation.

3

Determine the SCSI ID and SCSI termination
requirements.

4

Make sure the jumper settings on the MegaRAID
controller are correct. Install the cache memory.

5

Connect the battery pack harness to J23 (optional)

6

Install the MegaRAID card in the server and attach the
SCSI cables and terminators as needed. Make sure Pin 1
on the cable matches Pin 1 on the connector. Make sure
that the SCSI cables you use conform to all SCSI
specifications.

7

Perform a safety check. Make sure all cables are properly
attached. Make sure the MegaRAID card is properly
installed. Turn power on after completing the safety
check. Connect the battery pack.

8

Install and configure the MegaRAID software utilities and
drivers.

9

Format the hard disk drives as needed.

10

Configure system drives (logical drives).

11

Initialize the logical drives.

12

Install the appropriate MegaRAID drivers for your
operating system.

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