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MegaRAID SAS 9267-8i RAID Controller Quick Installation Guide
July 2012
Installing the Controller
Installing the Controller
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:
—
6Gb/s MegaRAID SAS RAID Controllers User Guide
—
MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide
—
MegaRAID SAS Device Driver Installation User Guide
—
Cache Backup Products for MegaRAID SAS+SATA RAID Controllers User Guide
—
MegaRAID LSIiBBU09 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
The following figure 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.
NOTE
Record your controller serial number in a safe location in case you need to contact LSI.
NOTE
This RAID controller supports SATA I, SATA II, and SATA III technologies.
CAUTION
Back up your data before changing your system configuration. Otherwise, you might lose data.
CAUTION
Before you install the RAID controller, make sure that the computer is disconnected from the power
and from any networks.
