MegaRAID® SAS 9267-8i RAID Controller
Quick Installation Guide
August 2012
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MegaRAID SAS 9267-8i RAID Controller
August 2012
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MegaRAID SAS 9267-8i RAID Controller Quick Installation Guide
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Product Overview
MegaRAID SAS 9267-8i RAID Controller Quick Installation Guide
Thank you for purchasing the LSI® MegaRAID® 6Gb/s SAS 9267-8i RAID controller. Your MegaRAID controller provides
reliability, high performance, and fault-tolerant drive subsystem management. Before you install your RAID controller,
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.
Product Overview
The MegaRAID SAS 9267-8i RAID controller is a PCI-Express® 3.0, low-profile RAID controller that offers a 6-Gb/s
transfer rate. The controller uses 1GB of DDR3 1333MHz memory (64-bit data and 8-bit ECC) or an optional 512MB of
DDR3 1333MHz memory (32-bit data and 8-bit ECC). In addition, it controls eight internal SAS/SATA ports through two
SFF-8087 mini-SAS 4i internal connectors.
The MegaRAID SAS 9267-8i RAID controller connects to a remote LSI intelligent Battery Backup Unit 09 (LSIiBBU09).
The LSIiBBU09 unit protects the integrity of the cached data on the RAID controller for up to 48 hours (depending on
the derated retention time selected) in case of a complete AC power failure or a brief power outage. For more
information about the LSIiBBU09 unit, refer to the MegaRAID LSIiBBU09 Intelligent Battery Backup Unit Quick Installation
Guide or the Cache Backup Products for MegaRAID SAS+SATA RAID Controllers User Guide on the MegaRAID Universal
Software Suite CD.
The following figure shows the MegaRAID SAS 9267-8i RAID controller.
Figure 1 MegaRAID SAS 9267-8i RAID Controller
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NOTE Record your controller serial number in a safe location in case you need to contact LSI.
NOTE This RAID controller supports SATA I, SATA II, and SATA III technologies.
Installing the Controller
CAUTION Back up your data before changing your system configuration. Otherwise, you might lose data.
1. Unpack the RAID Controller
Unpack the RAID controller in a static-free environment. Remove it from the antistatic bag, 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:
— 6Gb/s MegaRAID SAS RAID Controllers User Guide
— MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide
— MegaRAID SAS Device Driver Installation User Guide
— Cache Backup Products for MegaRAID SAS+SATA RAID Controllers User Guide
— MegaRAID LSIiBBU09 Intelligent Battery Backup Unit Quick Installation Guide
— Software license agreement
2. Prepare the Computer
Turn off the computer, and unplug the power cords from the rear of the power supply. Remove the cover from the
computer.
Installing the Controller
CAUTION Befo re y ou i nsta ll th e RAI D co ntro lle r, mak e sur e th at th e co mput er is dis conn ecte d fro m th e pow er
and from any networks.
3. Review the Jumpers and the Connectors
The following figure 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.
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J1A3
J1A1
J2A2
J1A5
J2B4
J5A1
J5A3
J5A2 J2L1
J5B1
J1A4
J1A1
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Figure 2 Layout of the MegaRAID SAS 9267-8i RAID Controller
NOTE Pin 1 on the headers and connectors is highlighted in red in the previous figure.
Installing the Controller
The following table describes the jumpers and the connectors on the RAID controller.
Table 1 Jumpers and Connectors
Jumper/
Connector
J1A1 Global drive fault LED header 2-pin connector
J1A3 LSI test header 2-pin connector
J1A4 Advanced Software Options
Hardware Key header
J1A5 SBR Firmware Recovery header 2-pin connector
Typ e Description
Connects to an LED that indicates whether a drive is in a fault condition.
Reserved for internal use.
3-pin header
Enables support for selected advanced features, such as Recovery,
CacheCade, FastPath, and SafeStore disk encryption.
Refer to the MegaRAID Advanced Services Hardware Key Quick Installation
Guide for more information.
The SBR FW recovery header is used when you suspect SBR corruption. When
the jumper is installed, the unit can boot while bypassing the SBR SEEPROM,
so it can recover from a blank or corrupted SBR device. You can then
reprogram the SEEPROM using external utility software.
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Table 1 Jumpers and Connectors (Continued)
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Jumper/
Connector
Typ e Description
J2A2 Global HDD activity LED header 2-pin connector
Connects to an LED that indicates activity on the drives connected to the
controller.
J2B3 Advanced Software Options
Hardware Key header
3-pin header
Enables support for selected advanced features, such as recovery,
CacheCade, FastPath, and SafeStore disk encryption.
J2B4 Standard edge card connector The RAID controller interfaces with the host system through a standard edge
card.
2
This interface provides power to the board and an I
C interface connected to
the I2C bus for IPMI.
J2L1 Remote Battery Backup connector
(on the backside of the controller)
20-pin connector
Connects the remote LSIiBBU09 intelligent Battery Backup Unit to the RAID
controller.
J5A1 Serial Universal Asynchronous
Receiver/Transmitter (UART)
connector for the Expander
J5A2 Serial Universal Asynchronous
Receiver/Transmitter (UART)
connector for the Expander
J5A3 x4 SAS Ports 3 through Port 0 internal
connector
J5B1 x4 SAS Ports 7 through Port 4 internal
connector
4-pin connector
Reserved for LSI use.
4-pin connector
Reserved for LSI use.
SFF-8087 mini SAS 4i internal connector
Connects the controller by cable to SAS drives or SATA III drives.
SFF-8087 mini SAS 4i internal connector
Connects the controller by cable to SAS drives or SATA III drives.
4. Install the RAID Controller
Insert the controller into a PCI Express slot on the motherboard, as shown in the following figure. Press down
gently, but firmly, to seat the controller correctly in the slot. Secure the controller to the computer chassis with the
bracket screw.
NOTE This controller 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 RAID controller is installed, the card will not function.
NOTE Refer to the guide for your motherboard for information about the PCI Express slot.
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Edge of
Motherboard
PCI Express
Bracket
Skrew
Press
Here
Press
Here
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Figure 3 Installing the MegaRAID SAS 9267-8i RAID Controller
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5. Configure and Install the SAS Devices, SATA III Devices, or Both in the Host Computer Case
Refer to the documentation for the devices for any preinstallation configuration requirements.
6. Connect the RAID Controller to the SAS Devices, SATA III Devices, or Both in the Host Computer Case
Use SAS cables to connect the RAID controller to SAS devices, SATA III devices, or both. See Figure 2 to view the
connector locations.
NOTE Refer to the MegaRAID 6Gb/s SAS RAID Controllers User Guide on the MegaRAID Universal Software Suite
CD for detailed information about the SAS cables.
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 III 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.
8. Run the WebBIOS Configuration Utility
Run the WebBIOS Configuration Utility to configure the groups and the virtual drives. When the message
Press <Ctrl><H> for WebBIOS appears on the screen, immediately press Ctrl+H to run the utility.
NOTE Refer to the MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide for detailed steps on configuring groups and
virtual drives.
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9. Install the Operating System Driver
The controller can operate under various operating systems, but you must install the software drivers first.
The MegaRAID Universal Software Suite CD includes the software drivers for the supported operating systems,
along with documentation. You can view the supported operating systems and download the latest drivers for
RAID controllers from the LSI website at: http://www.lsi.com/cm/DownloadSearch.do. Access the download
center, and follow the steps to download the driver.
Refer to the MegaRAID SAS Device Driver Installation User Guide on the MegaRAID Universal Software Suite CD for
more information about installing the driver. Be sure to use the latest service packs that are provided by the
operating system manufacturer and to review the readme file that accompanies the driver.
Supported RAID Levels
This RAID controller supports drive groups using the following RAID levels:
RAID 0 (data striping) – Data is striped across all drives in the group, enabling very fast data throughput. There is
no data redundancy. All data is lost if any drive fails.
RAID 1 (drive mirroring) – Data is written simultaneously to both drives in the drive group, providing complete
data redundancy if one drive fails. RAID 1 supports an even number of drives from 2 to 32 in a single span.
Supported RAID Levels
RAID 5 (drive striping with distributed parity) – Data is striped across all drives in the group. Part of the
capacity of each drive stores parity information that reconstructs data if a drive fails. RAID 5 provides good data
throughput for applications with high read request rates.
RAID 6 (drive striping with distributed parity across two drives) – Data is striped across all drives in the group
and two parity drives are used to provide protection against the failure of up to two drives. In each row of data
blocks, two sets of parity data are stored.
RAID 10 (RAID 1 and RAID 0 in spanned groups) – RAID 10 uses mirrored pairs of drives to provide complete
data redundancy. RAID 10 provides high data throughput rates.
RAID 50 (RAID 5 and RAID 0 in spanned groups) – RAID 50 uses both parity and drive striping across multiple
drives to provide complete data redundancy. RAID 50 provides high data throughput rates.
RAID 60 (RAID 6 and RAID 0 in spanned groups) – RAID 60 uses both distributed parity across two parity drives
and drive striping across multiple drives to provide complete data redundancy and high fault tolerance.
NOTE Refer to the MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide on the MegaRAID Universal Software Suite CD for more
information about RAID levels.
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Technical Su pp ort
For assistance in installing, configuring, or running your MegaRAID SAS 9267-8i RAID controller, contact an LSI
Technical Support representative.
Click the following link to access the LSI Technical Support page for storage and board support:
http://www.lsi.com/support/storage/tech_support/index.html
From this page, you can send an email or call Technical Support, or submit a new service request and view its status.
Support Request:
http://www.lsi.com/support/support_form.html
Phone Support:
http://www.lsi.com/support/storage/phone_tech_support/index.html
1-800-633-4545 (North America)
00-800-5745-6442 (International)
NOTE The international toll-free number does not require country-specific access codes.
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