LSI 25083 Computer Hardware User Manual


 
2-4 MegaRAID SAS Hardware Installation
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Note: Some PCI-E slots support PCI-E graphics cards only; if a
RAID controller is installed on those PCI-E slots, it will not
function.
Figure 2.1 Example of the MegaRAID SAS 9260-8i Board
Installation in a PCI Express Slot
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 Devices
Use SAS cables to connect SAS devices, SATA II devices, or
both to the MegaRAID 6Gb/s SAS RAID controller.
See Section 2.5, “SAS Device Cables and Connectors” for SAS
cable and connector information. See Section 2.5.1,
“Connecting a SAS RAID Controller with Internal Connectors to
Drives,” for information about connecting the controller to drives.
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Edge of
Motherboard
32-bit slots
(3.3 V)
PCI-e
slot
Bracket Screw
64-bit slots
(3.3 V)
Press here
Press here