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LSI MegaRAID SAS 9240-4i Quick Installation Manual

LSI MegaRAID SAS 9240-4i Quick Installation Manual

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9240-8i RAID Controllers

Quick Installation Guide

Thank you for purchasing the MegaRAID
RAID controller or the MegaRAID SAS 9240-8i RAID
controller. Before you install your RAID controller, please
take a few minutes to read this quick installation guide. 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:
Record your controller serial number in a safe
location in case you need to contact LSI.
The MegaRAID SAS 9240-4i RAID controller and the
MegaRAID SAS 9240-8i RAID controller are PCI-Express
2.0, half-size, full-height RAID controllers based on the
LSISAS2008 PCI Express-SAS/SATA I/O Processor chip.
The MegaRAID SAS 9240-4i RAID controller controls four
internal 6-Gb/s SAS/SATA ports through one SFF-8087 SAS
x4 internal connector.
The MegaRAID SAS 9240-8i RAID controller controls eight
internal 6-Gb/s SAS/SATA ports through two SFF-8087 SAS
x4 internal connectors.
There are two differences between the SAS 9240-4i RAID
controller and the SAS 9240-8i RAID controller:
– The SAS 9240-4i supports four ports and the SAS
9240-8i supports eight ports.
– The SAS 9240-4i does not have the connector for
ports four through seven.
Note:
SATA II is the only type of SATA supported by
these RAID controllers.
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
CAUTION
Step 1
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SAS 9240-4i
Step 2
CAUTION
Step 3
Back up your data before you change your
!
system configuration. Otherwise, you might lose
data.
Unpack the RAID Controller
Unpack the RAID controller in a static-free
environment. Remove it from the antistatic bag,
and inspect it for damage. If the RAID controller
appears to be damaged, or if the MegaRAID
Universal Software Suite CD is missing, contact
LSI or your MegaRAID OEM support
representative.
The CD contains utility programs, device drivers
for various operating systems, and the following
documentation:
• MegaRAID 6Gb/s SAS RAID Controllers
User's Guide
• MegaRAID SAS Software User's Guide
• MegaRAID SAS Device Driver Installation
User's Guide
• Software license agreement
Prepare the Computer
Turn off the computer, and unplug the power
cords from the rear of the power supply. Remove
the cover from the computer.
Before you install the RAID controller, make sure
!
that the computer is disconnected from the power
and from any networks.
Review the Jumpers and the Connectors
Figure 1
shows the location of the jumpers and
the connectors on the SAS 9240-4i RAID
controller. The jumpers are set at the factory, and
you usually do not need to change them.

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Summary of Contents for LSI MegaRAID SAS 9240-4i

  • Page 1: Quick Installation Guide

    Record your controller serial number in a safe • Software license agreement location in case you need to contact LSI. The MegaRAID SAS 9240-4i RAID controller and the Step 2 Prepare the Computer MegaRAID SAS 9240-8i RAID controller are PCI-Express Turn off the computer, and unplug the power 2.0, half-size, full-height RAID controllers based on the...
  • Page 2 Figure 1 Layout of the MegaRAID SAS 9240-4i Figure 2 Layout of the MegaRAID SAS 9240-8i RAID Controller RAID Controller 85043-00 Table 1 describes the jumpers and the connectors Table 2 describes the jumpers and the connectors on the SAS 9240-4i RAID controller.
  • Page 3 The firmware takes several seconds to initialize. the PCI Express slot. During this time, the controller scans the ports. Figure 3 Installing the MegaRAID SAS 9240-4i or Step 8 Run the WebBIOS Configuration Utility SAS 9240-8i RAID Controller Run the WebBIOS Configuration Utility to configure the groups and the virtual drives.
  • Page 4 Find a list of LSI Corporation’s U.S. distributors, international distributors, sales except as expressly agreed to in writing by LSI; nor does the purchase, lease, or offices, and design resource centers on the LSI web site at: use of a product or service from LSI convey a license under any patent rights, http://www.lsi.com...

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