LSI MegaRAID SATA 300-8XLP Quick Installation Manual

MegaRAID
RAID Controller
Quick Installation Guide
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.
M e g a R A I D S A T A 3 0 0 - 8 X L P I N S T A L L A T I O N
Back up your data before you change your
!
system configuration. Otherwise, you might lose
CAUTION data.
Step 1 Unpack the MegaRAID SATA 300-8XLP 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.
The CD contains utility programs, device drivers
for various operating systems, and the following
documentation:
®
SATA 300-8XLP
• 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
!
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 MegaRAID SATA
300-8XLP. The jumpers are set at the factory,
and you usually do not need to change them.
Figure 1 MegaRAID SATA 300-8XLP Card Layout
J4
U6
J7
P1
®
J2 J3
J1 Port 4–7
J5
J6
Port 0–3
J8
J9
J10