Avago MegaRAID SAS 9365-28i installation Guide

Quick Installation Guide 

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Edge of

Motherboard

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PCIe Slot

Bracket Screw

Press Here

MegaRAID® SAS 9365-28i RAID Controller

Hardware Installation Instructions

To install the MegaRAID® SAS 9365-28i storage adapter, follow these steps:

1. Unpack the adapter, and inspect it for damage. Unpack the adapter in a static-free environment. Remove the adapter from the anti-static bag, and carefully inspect the device for damage. If you notice any damage, contact Broadcom or your reseller support representative.

ATTENTION: To avoid the risk of data loss, back up your data before you change your

system configuration.

2. Prepare the computer. Turn off the computer, and disconnect the power cord from the rear of the power supply.

Thank you for purchasing the Host Bus Adapter (HBA). Please take a few minutes to read this quick installation guide before you install the HBA.

AT TE N TI O N: Perform all installation work at

an electrostatic discharge (ESD)safe workstation that meets the requirements of EIA-625

Requirements for Handling Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive

. You must perform all

Devices

actions in accordance to the latest revision of the IPC-A-610 ESD-recommended practices.

CAUTION: Disconnect the computer from the power supply and from any networks to which you

will install the adapter, or you risk damaging the system or experiencing electrical shock.

3. Remove the cover from the chassis.

4. Insert the adapter into an available PCIe slot. Locate an empty x8 PCIe slot adequate for your

board. Remove the blank bracket panel on the rear of the computer that aligns with the empty PCIe slot. Save this bracket screw, if applicable. Align the adapter to a PCIe slot. Press down gently, but firmly, to seat the adapter correctly in the slot. The following figure shows how to insert the adapter into a PCIe slot.

NOTE: The shape, size, and locations of the components on your adapter and its bracket might vary

from this illustration. The adapter requires a x8 PCIe slot.

5. Connect SAS cables between the adapter and the SAS backplane or any other SATA device or SAS device. The MegaRAID 9365-28i adapter has one SFF-8654 SlimLine connector and three SFF-8643,

internal x4, mini-SAS HD connectors. Use cables with an internal mini-SAS HD connector on one end to connect to the adapter and the appropriate connector on the other end to attach to the backplane or SAS/SATA devices.

6. Make sure the system provides the required airflow for the adapter. Airflow must be at least 250 linear feet per minute (LFM) at 55°C inlet temperature to avoid operating the board components above their maximum rated junction temperatures.

7. Replace the cover and reconnect any cords and cables, and power up the system. Replace the chassis’s cover, reconnect any power cords, and reconnect any network cables. Turn on the power.

8. Run the HII Configuration Utility. Run the HII Configuration Utility to configure the drive groups and virtual drives. Refer to the 12Gb/s MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide for detailed steps on drive configuration.

The hardware installation of your adapter is complete.

Driver Installation

The firmware and drivers are routinely updated and made available on the Support and Download center. Visit http://www.broadcom.com/support/download-search and download the latest firmware and driver for the adapter.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

For assistance installing, configuring, or running the HBA, contact Broadcom Technical Support:

Websi te:

www.broadcom.com

WARRANTY NOTICE

1. The warranty does not cover the return of

parts damaged by changing the bracket.

2. The warranty does not cover ESD damage to the HBA. HBAs returned without a bracket mounted on the board will be returned without return merchandise authorization (RMA) processing.

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The term "Broadcom" refers to Broadcom Limited and/or its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit

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Broadcom reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any products or data herein to improve reliability, function, or design.

Information furnished by Broadcom is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Broadcom does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of th is information, nor the application or use of any product or circuit described herein, neither does it convey any license under its patent rights nor the rights of others.

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San Jose, CA www.broadcom.com Pub Number: MR-9365-28i-IG100