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Thank you for purchasing the MegaRAID
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SAS (Serial
Attached SCSI/Serial ATA II) 8300XLP (PCI-X low-profile)
RAID controller. 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
SAS 8300XLP.
Note:
The LSIBBU03 Battery Backup Unit (BBU) can be
used with the MegaRAID SAS 8300XLP RAID
controller. For more information about the
LSIBBU03, refer to the
MegaRAID Battery
Backup Unit User’s Guide
on the
MegaRAID
Universal Software Suite
CD.
M e g a R A I D S A S 8 3 0 0 X L P 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 8300XLP 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 SAS Storage Adapters User’s
Guide
•
MegaRAID SAS Software User’s Guide
•
MegaRAID SAS Device Driver Installation
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 chassis.
Step 3
Review the MegaRAID Controller Jumpers and
Connectors
displays the location of the jumpers and
the connectors (J1 - J9) on the SAS 8300XLP
RAID controller. The jumpers are set at the
factory, and you usually do not need to change
them.
Figure 1 MegaRAID SAS 8300XLP RAID
controller Card Layout
Back up your data before you change your
system configuration. Otherwise, you might lose
data.
!
CAUTION
Before installing the controller, make sure that the
computer is disconnected from the power and
from any networks.
!
CAUTION
J2
J1
J3
J4
J5
J6
J7
J8
J9
LSI Logic MegaRAID
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SAS 8300XLP Controller
Quick Installation Guide
