®
Thank you for purchasing the MegaRAID
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SAS (Serial
Attached SCSI/Serial ATA II) 84016E (PCI Express) RAID
controller. The MegaRAID SAS 84016E RAID controller
supports sixteen ports.
Please take a few minutes to read this quick installation
guide before you install the 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 the
MegaRAID SAS 84016E RAID controller.
You can use the intelligent Battery Backup Unit 01
(LSIiBBU01) remotely with the MegaRAID SAS 84016E
RAID controller. The LSIiBBU01 has to be secured in the
system and connected to the back of the RAID controller
with a 20-pin cable. For more information about this battery,
refer to the
MegaRAID Battery Backup Unit 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 MegaRAID SAS 84016E RAID
controller
Unpack the controller in a static-free environment.
Remove the controller from the antistatic bag and
inspect it for damage.
If the controller appears to be damaged, or if the
MegaRAID Universal Software Suite
CD is
missing, contact LSI Logic or your MegaRAID
OEM support representative.
The CD contains utility programs, device drivers
for various operating systems, and the following
documentation:
•
MegaRAID SAS Storage Adapters User’s
Guide
•
MegaRAID SAS Software User’s Guide
•
MegaRAID SAS Device Driver Installation
User’s Guide
•
MegaRAID Battery Backup Unit User’s Guide
•
Software license agreement
Step 2
Prepare the Computer
Turn off the computer and unplug the power
cord(s) from the back of the power supply.
Remove the cover from the computer.
Step 3
Review the Jumpers and Connectors
shows the location of the jumpers and
the connectors on the SAS 84016E. The jumpers
are set at the factory, and you usually do not need
to change them.
Figure 1 MegaRAID SAS 84016E RAID controller
Card Layout
Back up your data before you change your
system configuration. Otherwise, you might lose
data.
!
CAUTION
Before you install the controller, make sure that
the computer is disconnected from the power and
from any networks.
!
CAUTION
MegaRAID
®
SAS 84016E RAID
Controller
Quick Installation Guide
