Avago Technologies SAS 9261-8i User Manual
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MegaRAID SAS 9261-8i RAID
Controller
Quick Installation Guide
and inspect it for damage. If the RAID controller
appears to be damaged, or if the MegaRAID
Universal Software Suite CD is missing, contact
LSI or your MegaRAID OEM support
representative.
The CD contains utility programs, device drivers
for various operating systems, and the following
documentation:
• MegaRAID 6Gb/s SAS RAID Controllers
• MegaRAID SAS Software User’s Guide
• MegaRAID SAS Device Driver Installation
• Battery Backup Units for MegaRAID SAS
• MegaRAID iBBU07 Intelligent Battery Backup
Thank you for purchasing the LSI MegaRAID® SAS 9261-8i
RAID controller. Before you install your RAID controller,
please take a few minutes to read this quick installation
guide. 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
: Record your controller serial number in a safe
location in case you need to contact LSI.
The MegaRAID SAS 9261-8i RAID controller is a PCIExpress, low-profile RAID controller that offers a 6 Gb/s
transfer rate. It controls eight internal SAS/SATA ports
through two SFF-8087 Mini-SAS 4i internal connectors.
Note
: SATA II is the only type of SATA supported by this
RAID controller.
You can connect the LSI intelligent Battery Backup Unit 07
(LSIiBBU07) directly or remotely to the RAID controller. For
more information about this battery, refer to the MegaRAID
iBBU07 Intelligent Battery Backup Unit Quick Installation
Guide on the MegaRAID Universal Software Suite CD.
Step 2 Prepare the Computer
Step 3 Review the Jumpers and the Connectors
Figure 1 Layout of the SAS 9261-8i RAID
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Turn off the computer, and unplug the power
cords from the rear of the power supply. Remove
the cover from the computer.
Before you install the RAID controller, make sure
that the computer is disconnected from the power
and from any networks.
Figure 1 shows the location of the jumpers and
the connectors on the RAID controller. The
jumpers are set at the factory, and you usually do
not need to change them.
Controller
User’s Guide
User’s Guide
RAID Controllers User’s Guide
Unit Quick Installation Guide
CONTROLLER INSTALLATION
Back up your data before changing your system
configuration. Otherwise, you might lose data.
Step 1 Unpack the RAID Controller
Unpack the RAID controller in a static-free
environment. Remove it from the antistatic bag,
Ta bl e 1 describes the jumpers and the connectors
on the RAID controller.
Table 1 Jumpers and Connectors
Jumper/
Connector Type Description
J4L1 Remote Battery
JT3B1 Battery Backup Unit
JT5A1 x4 SAS Ports 0–3
JT5B1 x4 SAS Ports 4–7
JT5B2 Universal Asyn-
JT5B3 Set Factory
JT6B1 Test header 2-pin connector
JT6B2 Global Drive Fault
JT6B3 SAS Activity LED
Backup connector
(on the backside of
the controller)
connector
Mini-SAS 4i
connector
Mini-SAS 4i
connector
chronous Receiver/
Transmitter (UART)
debugging
Defaults connector
LED header
header
Step 4 Install the RAID Controller
Insert the controller into a PCI Express slot on the
motherboard, as shown in Figure 2. Press down
gently, but firmly, to seat the card correctly in the
slot. Secure the
chassis with the bracket screw.
Note
: This is a PCI Express x8 card and it can operate
in x8 or x16 slots. However, some PCIe slots
support only PCIe graphics cards; if a
is installed, it will not function.
controller
Note: Refer to the guide for your motherboard for
information about the PCI Express slot.
20-pin connector
Connects the LSIiBBU07 intelligent Battery Backup Unit remotely
to the RAID controller.
20-pin connector
Connects the LSIiBBU07 intelligent Battery Backup Unit directly
to the RAID controller.
Connects the cables from the
RAID controller to SAS drives or
SATA II drives, or a SAS expander.
Connects the cables from the
RAID controller to SAS drives or
SATA II drives, or a SAS expander.
4-pin connector
Reserved for LSI use.
2-pin connector
Reserved for LSI use.
Reserved for LSI use.
2-pin connector
Connects to an LED that indicates
whether a drive is in a fault
condition.
2-pin connector
Connects to an LED that indicates
drive activity.
RAID controller to the computer
RAID
Figure 2 Installing the MegaRAID SAS 9261-8i
RAID Controller
Step 5 Configure and Install the SAS Devices, SATA
II Devices, or Both in the Host Computer Case
Refer to the documentation for the devices for any
preinstallation configuration requirements.
Step 6 Connect the RAID Controller to the SAS
Devices, SATA II Devices, or Both in the Host
Computer Case
Use SAS cables to connect the
SAS devices, SATA II devices, or both. See
Figure 1 to view the connector locations.
Note
: Refer to the MegaRAID 6Gb/s SAS RAID
Controllers User’s Guide on the MegaRAID
Universal Software Suite CD for detailed
information about the SAS cables.
Step 7 Turn on the Power to the Computer
Reinstall the computer cover, and reconnect the
power cords. Turn on the power to the computer.
Make sure that the power is turned on to the SAS
devices and the SATA II devices before or at the
same time that the power to the host computer is
turned on. If the power is turned on to the
computer before it is turned on to the devices, the
computer might not recognize the devices.
The firmware takes several seconds to initialize.
During this time, the controller scans the ports.
Step 8 Run the WebBIOS Configuration Utility
Run the WebBIOS Configuration Utility to
configure the groups and the virtual drives. When
RAID controller to
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