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Thank you for purchasing the MegaRAID SATA 150-6 RAID
Controller (RSA). 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.
The MegaRAID SATA 150-6 supports the Battery Backup
Unit 01 (LSIBBU01). For more information about this battery,
refer to the
MegaRAID Battery Backup Unit User’s Guide
on
the
MegaRAID Universal Software Suite
CD.
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I N S T A L L A T I O N
Step 1
Unpack the MegaRAID SATA 150-6 RAID
Controller
Unpack the controller in a static-free environment.
Remove it 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 SATA150 PCI to Serial ATA
Storage Adapters User’s Guide
•
MegaRAID Configuration Software User’s
Guide
•
MegaRAID Device Driver Installation User’s
Guide
•
Software license agreement and warranty
registration card
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 chassis.
Step 3
Review the Jumpers and Connectors
shows the location of the jumpers and
the connectors on the MegaRAID SATA 150-6
RAID Controller. The jumpers are set at the
factory, and you usually do not need to change
them.
The Write Pending connector (J4) provides a
signal that indicates that the on-board cache
contains data and a write from the cache to the
hard drives is pending.
Figure 1 MegaRAID SATA 150-6 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
J1 J2
J3
J4 J5
J6
J13
J14
J16
J17
Port 0
Port 1
Port 2
Port 3
Port 4
Port 5
J7
J8
J9
J10
J11
J12
LSI Logic MegaRAID
®
SATA 150-6 RAID Controller
Quick Installation Guide
