LSI MegaRAID SATA 8308ELP Quick Installation Manual

MegaRAID
RAID Controller
Quick Installation Guide
Thank you for purchasing the MegaRAID
Attached SCSI/Serial ATA II) 8308ELP (PCI Express low-
profile) RAID Controller. Please take a few minutes to read
this quick installation guide before you install the controller.
Note: This is a PCI Express x4 card, so it fits only in a
PCI Express x4 or greater slot.
Note: SATA II is the only type of SATA supported by the
8308ELP.
You can use the intelligent Battery Backup Unit 01
(LSIiBBU01) with the 8308ELP.
M e g a R A I D S A T A 8 3 0 8 E L P RAID
C O N T R O L L E R I N S T A L L A T I O N
Make a backup of your data before you change
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your system configuration. Otherwise, you may
CAUTION lose data.
Step 1 Unpack the MegaRAID SATA 8308ELP RAID
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 contact
LSI Logic or your MegaRAID OEM support
representative.
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SATA 8308ELP
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SATA (Serial
Step 2 Prepare the Computer
Turn off the computer and unplug the power
cord(s) from the back of the power supply.
Remove the cover from the computer.
Make sure the computer is disconnected from the
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power and from any networks before installing
CAUTION the controller.
Step 3 Review the Jumpers and Connectors
Figure 1 shows the location of the jumpers and
connectors on the 8308ELP. The jumpers are set
at the factory and you usually do not need to
change them.
Figure 1 MegaRAID SATA 8308ELP RAID
Controller Card Layout
J4
U13
J3
J5
P1
Note: J11, the battery backup connector, is located on
the back side of the 8308ELP.
J11
Connector Located
on Back of Board
J1 J6
J2
J9
U14
J10
J8
J7
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Port
4–7
Port
0–3