LSI MegaRAID SATA 300-8ELP Quick Installation Manual

MegaRAID
RAID Controller

Quick Installation Guide

Thank you for purchasing the MegaRAID
ATA) 300-8ELP (PCI Express 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
related documents on your MegaRAID Universal Software
Suite CD.
Note: The MegaRAID SATA 300-8ELP RAID Controller
supports SATA I and SATA II.
You can use the intelligent Battery Backup Unit 01
(LSIiBBU01) with the SATA 300-8ELP. For more information
about this battery, refer to the MegaRAID Battery Backup
Unit User's Guide on the MegaRAID Universal Software
Suite CD.
M e g a R A I D S A T A 3 0 0 - 8 E L P R A I D
C o n t r o l l e r I N S T A L L A T I O N
Back up your data before you change your
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system configuration. Otherwise, you might lose
CAUTION
data.
Step 1 Unpack the MegaRAID SATA 300-8ELP 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, or if the
MegaRAID Universal Software Suite CD is
missing, contact LSI Logic or your MegaRAID
OEM support representative.
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SATA 300-8ELP
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SATA (Serial
The CD contains utility programs, device drivers
for various operating systems, and the following
documentation:
• MegaRAID SATA 300 Storage Adapters
User's Guide
• MegaRAID Configuration Software User's
Guide
• MegaRAID Device Driver Installation User's
Guide
• Software license agreement
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.
Before you install the controller, make sure that
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the computer is disconnected from the power and
CAUTION from any networks.
Step 3 Review the Jumpers and Connectors
Figure 1 shows the location of the jumpers and
the connectors on the SATA 300-8ELP. The
jumpers are set at the factory, and you usually do
not need to change them.
Figure 1 MegaRAID SATA 300-8ELP RAID
Controller Card Layout
J4
U13
J3
J5
P1
Note: J11, the battery backup connector, is located on
the back side of the SATA 300-8ELP.
J11
Connector Located
on Back of Board
J1 J6
J2
J10
U14
J9
J8
J7
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Port
4–7
Port
0–3