Avago Technologies MegaRAID SAS 9280-24i4e - Manual (Page 4)

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MegaRAID SAS 9280-24i4e RAID Controller Quick Installation Guide Controller Installation
NOTE: Record your controller serial number in a safe location in case you need to
contact LSI.
NOTE: SATA II is the only type of SATA supported by this RAID controller.
You can connect your MegaRAID SAS 9280-24i4e RAID controller remotely to the LSI
intelligent Battery Backup Unit 07 (LSIiBBU07) and the LSI intelligent Battery Backup
Unit 08 (LSIiBBU08). For more information about these batteries, refer to the MegaRAID
iBBU07 Intelligent Battery Backup Unit Quick Installation Guide and the MegaRAID iBBU08
Intelligent Battery Backup Unit Quick Installation Guide on the MegaRAID Universal
Software Suite CD.
Controller Installation
1. Unpack the RAID Controller.
Unpack the 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 6Gb/s SAS RAID Controllers User’s Guide
— MegaRAID SAS Software User’s Guide
— MegaRAID SAS Device Driver Installation User’s Guide
— Battery Backup Units for MegaRAID SAS RAID Controllers User’s Guide
— MegaRAID iBBU07 Intelligent Battery Backup Unit Quick Installation Guide
— MegaRAID iBBU08 Intelligent Battery Backup Unit Quick Installation Guide
— Software license agreement
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.
3. Review the Jumpers and the Connectors.
Figure 2 shows the location of the jumpers and the connectors on the RAID
controller. The jumpers are set at the factory, and you usually do not need to
change them.
Back up your data before changing your system configuration.
Otherwise, you might lose data.
Before you install the RAID controller, make sure that the computer is
disconnected from the power and from any networks.
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