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LSI MegaRAID SAS 9260-8i card
installation
Introduction
This document describes how to install the LSI MegaRAID SAS 9260-8i 6Gb SAS RAID-on-Chip (ROC)
card in HP Z series Workstations. Procedures are included for connecting SAS hard drives mounted in
hard drive bays and optical drive bays to the Redundant Array of Independent Drives (RAID) controller
card.
Kit contents
LSI MegaRAID SAS 9260-8i controller card
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MiniSAS 4i to 4X SATA internal adapter cable (short)
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4-Port data cable with 90-degree connectors (long)
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4-Port data cable with straight connectors (long)
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CD with software drivers and manufacturer's documentation
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Hard drive activity LED cable
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Installation instructions (this document)
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Warranty information
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Before you begin
To view QuickSpecs and determine the compatibility of this product with your HP computer, see
http://www.hp.com/go/productbulletin.
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© 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Printed in the U.S.
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- Page 1 Introduction This document describes how to install the LSI MegaRAID SAS 9260-8i 6Gb SAS RAID-on-Chip (ROC) card in HP Z series Workstations. Procedures are included for connecting SAS hard drives mounted in hard drive bays and optical drive bays to the Redundant Array of Independent Drives (RAID) controller card.
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Page 2: Warnings And Cautions
NOTE: HP accessories are for use in HP computer products. They have been extensively tested for reliability and are manufactured to high quality standards. LSI MegaRAID SAS 9260-8i card installation... -
Page 3: Step 1-Preparing For Component Installation
NOTE: Computer models vary. All illustrations are examples only. Download and install updates Check for available system BIOS updates specified for your HP computer model and operating system at http://www.hp.com/support. Install the system BIOS updates, if available. Accessing the internal components of the computer If you need help preparing the computer for this installation, consult the removal and replacement procedures in the service guide for your computer at http://www.hp.com/support/manuals. -
Page 4: Step 2-Installing The Controller Card
Install the SAS RAID controller card into the selected PCIe expansion slot on the system board. Ensure that the card is fully seated in the expansion slot. Close the expansion slot retention clamp to secure the card in the slot. Figure 2 Installing the SAS RAID controller card LSI MegaRAID SAS 9260-8i card installation ENWW... -
Page 5: Step 3-Configuring The Cabling
The data cable connections for RAID differ between computer models. To determine the correct connection for your hard drives, identify the applicable HP computer model and the location of the hard drive being connected in the following table. To connect existing hard drives, disconnect the existing single data cables from the system board, and then choose the correct connection type. - Page 6 • The short MiniSAS 4i-4X SATA cable is used only to connect SAS hard drives located in the internal hard drive bays of HP Z Workstations with blind-mate cabling. • A long MiniSASi data cable is used to connect SAS hard drives located in the optical drive bays. See...
- Page 7 For internal SAS hard drives in HP workstations with preinstalled blind-mate cabling plugged into the system board, such as HP Z600 and HP Z800 Workstations: Locate and disconnect the HDD-BAY-0 cable from the system board SAS connectors. Figure 4 Locating the blind-mate hard drive cables To connect the SAS hard drive data cables to the MiniSAS 4i to 4X SATA internal adapter cable: Connect the HDD-BAY-0 cable to port 0 (P0) on the MiniSAS internal adapter cable.
- Page 8 This section applies to SAS hard drives installed in all optical bays, and SAS hard drives installed in the internal hard drive bays of HP workstations without blind-mate cabling. Ensure that there is a SAS-to-SATA interconnect cable adapter (supplied with the HP workstation SAS hard drive kit) attached to the data connector on the SAS hard drive.
- Page 9 Select the Internal connector on the RAID card. Internal connector 1 is used to connect the first four hard drives (maximum). Internal connector 2 is used to connect up to four additional drives. To connect the hard drives: Attach the coupled end of the data cable to the selected Internal connector on the RAID controller (1).
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Page 10: Step 4-Reassembling The Computer
SAS RAID controller. At the time of component installation, look for device firmware and driver updates, designated for your computer model and operating system. You can obtain updates from http://www.hp.com/support. LSI MegaRAID SAS 9260-8i card installation... -
Page 11: Step 6-Configuring Raid Devices
Verify the RAID card internal data connectors are enabled. For card setup instructions, see the manufacturer's documentation included in this kit. For detailed instruction on configuring RAID devices, see the service guide for the HP computer model at http://www.hp.com/support. Additional information is available at http://www.hp.com/support/RAID_FAQs...