MegaRAID SAS 9361-24i RAID Controller Quick Installation Guide
February 20, 2017
Installing the MegaRAID SAS 9361-24i RAID Controller
Figure 1
. Installing the MegaRAID SAS 9361-24i RAID Controller in a PCIe Slot
5.
Connect SAS cables between the controller and the SAS backplane or any other SAS or SATA
device.
To avoid the risk of data loss, back up your data before you change your system configuration.
This controller has six SFF-8643, internal x4, mini-SAS HD connectors. Use cables with an internal mini-
SAS HD connector on one end (to connect to the controller) and the appropriate connector on the other
end to attach to the backplane or SAS/SATA devices.
6.
Make sure the system provides the required airflow for the controller.
Airflow must be at least
300 linear feet per minute (LFM) at 5
0
°C inlet temperature to avoid operating the SAS3324 processor
above the maximum junction temperature.
7.
Replace the cover and reconnect any cords and cables, and power up the system.
Replace the
chassis’s cover, reconnect any power cords, and reconnect any network cables. Turn on the power.
8.
Run the MegaRAID BIOS Configuration Utility.
Run the MegaRAID BIOS Configuration Utility to
configure the groups and the virtual drives. When the message about the configuration utility appears on
the screen, immediately press
Ctrl+R
to run the utility. The following screen is an example of this utility.
NOTE: Refer to the
12Gb/s MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide
for detailed steps on configuring drive
groups and virtual drives.
Edge of Motherboard
PCIe Slot
Bracket Screw
Press Here
Press Here
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