Avago Technologies SATA 300-8XLP User Manual
MegaRAID® SATA 300-8XLP RAID Controller
Quick Installation Guide
Step 2 Prepare the Computer
Thank you for purchasing the MegaRAID Serial ATA (SATA)
300-8XLP (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 other documents on
your MegaRAID Universal Software Suite CD.
Note: The MegaRAID SATA 300-8XLP RAID Controller
supports SATA I and SATA II.
You can use the intelligent Battery Backup Unit 01
(LSIiBBU01) with the MegaRAID SATA 300-8XLP. For more
information about this battery, refer to the MegaRAID Battery
Backup Unit User’s Guide on the MegaRAID Universal
Software Suite CD.
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CAUTION
Step 3 Review the Jumpers and Connectors
Figure 1 MegaRAID SATA 300-8XLP Card Layout
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• MegaRAID SATA 300 Storage Adapters
User’s Guide
• MegaRAID Configuration Software User’s
Guide
• MegaRAID Device Driver Installation User’s
Guide
• Software license agreement
Turn off the computer and unplug the power
cord(s) from the back of the power supply.
Remove the cover from the computer.
Before you install the 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 MegaRAID SATA
300-8XLP. The jumpers are set at the factory,
and you usually do not need to change them.
MegaRAID SATA 300-8XLP INSTALLATION
Back up your data before you change your
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CAUTION
Step 1 Unpack the MegaRAID SATA 300-8XLP RAID
system configuration. Otherwise, you might lose
data.
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:
J2
J4
J7
U6
P1
J3
J1
J5
J8
Port 4–7
J6
Port 0–3
J9
J10
Ta bl e 1 describes the jumpers and the connectors
on the MegaRAID SATA 300-8XLP.
Table 1 MegaRAID SATA 300-8XLP Card Layout
Jumper/
Connector Description Type
J1 Battery Pack
J2 LED SATA
J3 Firmware Initial-
J4
J5 SATA 300-8XLP
J6 Serial Port
J7 BIOS Enable
J8 SATA 300-8XLP
connector
Activity
connector
ization Mode
Select
I2C Interface
Por ts
RS232
Debugger
header
Por ts
20-pin connector.
Provides interface to the remote
battery pack.
2-pin connector.
Provides LED interface to indicate
SATA activity on one or more SATA
drives.
2-pin connector.
If the firmware flashed onto the board
is corrupted, you must install a jumper
on J3 (this holds the CPU core in
reset), so that you can flash the firmware. Remove the jumper after you
flash the new firmware.
No jumper: This is the setting during
normal operation (Mode 3). This is
the default.
Jumper: This holds the CPU core in
reset (Mode 0).
1. The card does not function as a
RAID controller if this jumper is
mounted.
3-pin connector.
Communicates with storage
enclosure processor (SEP) devices.
Ports 4–7.
These ports connect the cables from
the adapter to the SATA physical
drives.
4-pin jumper.
Used for diagnostic purposes.
2-pin header.
The BIOS function is enabled or disabled in software depending on the
status of this jumper.
No jumper: BIOS is enabled. This is
the default.
Jumper: BIOS is disabled.
2. The card does not function as a
RAID controller if this jumper is
mounted.
Ports 0–3.
The ports connect the cables from the
adapter to the SATA physical drives.
Table 1 MegaRAID SATA 300-8XLP Card Layout
Jumper/
Connector Description Type
J9 LED SATA
J10 LED Drive Fault
Activity Interface
connector
Interface
connector
16-pin (8x2) jumper.
Provides LED interface individually to
eight SATA ports. The LED indicates
SATA activity on specific por ts.
16-pin (8x2) jumper.
Provides an LED interface individually
to eight SATA ports. The LED indicates a drive fault on specific ports.
Figure 2 Installing the MegaRAID SATA 300-8XLP
RAID Controller
Bracket Screw
Press Here
Press Here
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Edge of
Mother Board
Step 4 Install the MegaRAID SATA 300-8XLP
Insert the MegaRAID SATA 300-8XLP in a PCI-X
slot on the mainboard, as shown in Figure 2.
Press down gently but firmly to seat the card
properly in the slot. Secure the RAID controller to
the computer chassis with the bracket screw.
Note: Refer to your mainboard guide for information
about the PCI-X slot.
Step 5 Configure and Install the SATA Devices in the
Host Computer Case
Refer to the documentation for the SATA devices
for any pre-installation configuration
requirements.
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