Quick Installation Guide
LSISAS9211-4i PCI Express to 6Gb/s SAS Host Bus Adapter
Thank you for purchasing the
LSISAS9211-4i PCI Express to
6Gb/s Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
Host Bus Adapter (HBA). Please
take a few minutes to read this
quick installation guide before
you install the LSISAS9211-4i.
For more information about any
topic covered in this guide, refer
to the documents on the
accompanying LSI 6Gb/s
SAS/SATA Drivers, Utilities, and
Documentation CD.
The LSI HBA CD contains utility programs,
device drivers for various operating
systems, and the following LSI
documentation:
• PCI Express to 6Gb/s Serial Attached
SCSI (SAS) Host Bus Adapters User
Guide
• Fusion-MPT™ Device Management User
Guide
• LSI HBA 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 LSISAS9211-4i, follow these steps:
1. Unpack the HBA and inspect it for damage.
Unpack the HBA in a static-free
environment. Remove the HBA from the antistatic bag and carefully inspect the device
for damage. If you notice any damage, or if any component is missing, contact LSI or your
reseller support representative.
Make a backup of your data before changing your system configuration.
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.
WARNING:
Be certain to disconnect the computer from the power supply and from any networks
before installing the controller card.
3. Insert the LSISAS9211-4i in an available PCI Express slot.
Locate an empty PCI Express
slot. Remove the blank bracket panel on the back of the computer that aligns with the
empty PCI Express slot. Save the bracket screw, if applicable.
Align the HBA to 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 in a PCI Express slot.
NOTE:
The host adapter shape, size, and locations of components may vary from this illustration.
4. Secure the bracket to the system’s chassis.
Install the bracket screw, if applicable, or
engage the system retention mechanism to secure the HBA to the system’s chassis.
5. Connect the serial cable(s) between the HBA and the serial hard disk drive(s) (HDD).
The LSISAS9211-4i has two internal X4 mini-SAS connectors, each connecting to four
6Gb/s SAS ports. Use the appropriate cable to connect the HBA to SAS or SATA storage
devices.
For connection to internal drives or backplanes, use an internal cable with a standard
mini-SAS connector (SFF-8087) on the controller side of the cable. The other end of the
cable may fan out into four SAS-style cables for direct connection to SAS or SATA disk
drives. The previous figure illustrates the connector locations on the LSISAS9211-4i and
CAUTION
32-bit Slots
64-bit Slot
(3.3 V Only)
(3.3 V Only)
Edge of
Host Board
Bracket
Screw
Press
PCI Express
x8 Slot
Here
Press
Here
Mini-SAS x4 (SFF-8087)
Internal Connector
Mini-SAS x4
(SFF-8087) to SAS x1
Internal Fan-Out Cable
with Shell
