Thank you for purchasing the SAS31601E PCI Express to
3.0-Gb/s Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Host Bus Adapter.
Please take a few minutes to read this quick installation
guide
before you install the SAS31601E.
If you need more information about any topic covered in this
guide, please refer to the other documents on the
accompanying LSI Serial Attached SCSI Device Drivers and
Utilities CD.
C O N T E N T S O F T H E L S I D E V I C E D R I V E R S
A N D U T I L I T I E S C D
The LSI host bus adapter (HBA) CD contains utility
programs, device drivers for various operating systems, and
the following LSI documentation:
•
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) to PCI Express Host
Adapters User’s Guide
•
Fusion-MPT
™
Device Management User’s Guide
•
Host adapter technical product briefs
Q U I C K H B A I N S T A L L A T I O N
To install the SAS31601E, follow these steps:
Step 1
Unpack the HBA in a static-free environment.
Remove the HBA from the antistatic bag and
inspect it for damage. If it appears to be
damaged, contact LSI or your reseller support
representative.
Step 2
Prepare the computer.
Turn off the computer and remove the power cord
from the back of the power supply. Remove the
cover from the chassis.
Be certain to disconnect
the computer from the power supply and from any
networks before installing the controller card
.
Step 3
Insert the SAS31601E in an available
PCI Express slot.
Locate an empty PCI Express slot. Remove the
blank bracket panel on the back of the computer
that is aligned with the PCI Express slot you have
selected. Save the bracket screw when present.
Align the HBA with a PCI Express slot. Press
down gently but firmly to properly seat the HBA
in the slot. The following figure illustrates how to
insert the HBA into a PCI Express slot.
Note:
The HBA shape, size, and locations of
components may vary from this illustration.
Step 4
Secure the bracket to the system chassis.
Install the bracket screw, when present, or
engage the system retention mechanism to
secure the HBA to the system chassis.
Make a backup of your data before changing your
system configuration.
!
CAUTION
32-b Slots
64-b Slot
(3.3V Only)
(3.3V Only)
Edge of
Host Board
Bracket
Press Here
Mini-SAS
Cables and
Screw
Press Here
PCI Express
x8 Slot
Four
SFF-8088
Connectors
SAS31601E PCI Express
to 3.0-Gb/s Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
Host Bus Adapter
Quick Installation Guide
