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General Installation Process
6
Secure the Controller Bracket
Secure the controller bracket to the system's chassis.
Install the bracket screw, if applicable, or engage the
system retention mechanism to secure the controller to
the system's chassis.
8
Replace the Cover
Replace the cover of the chassis.
10
Power up the System
Reconnect any power cords and power up the system.
Reconnect any power cords and reconnect any network
cables. Turn on the power.
Windows Driver Installation
Use the INTEL_SAS3.SYS driver for the Windows XP* x64, Windows Server 2003* (x86, x64, or A64), Windows Server 2008* (x86, x64, or IA64), Windows
Server 2012*, Windows Vista* (x86 or x64), Windows 7*, or Windows Server 2008* R2 operating systems (OSs). Intel does not support the Windows XP
x86 server.
Refer to the Windows ReadMe.txt file on the website
7
Connect Internal SAS Cables
9
Connect SAS Cables
http://www.intel.com/support
for driver installation directions for your particular OS version.
2
Connect internal SAS cables between the controller and
the SAS backplane, any other SATA or SAS devices in
the system chassis, or both. The Intel 12Gb/s SAS
Controller has one SFF-8643, internal x4, mini-SAS HD
connector. Use a cable with an internal mini-SAS HD
connector on one end (to connect to the controller) and
the appropriate connector to attach to the SAS or SATA
devices on the other end.
Connect SAS cables between the controller and the SAS
enclosure that contains SATA or SAS devices. The Intel
12Gb/s SAS Controller has one SFF-8644, external x4
mini-SAS HD connector. Use a cable with an external
mini-SAS HD connector (SFF-8644) on one end (to
connect to the controller) and the appropriate connector
to attach to the SAS or SATA devices on the other end.
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