LSI 8344ELP user manual

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MegaRAID SAS 8344ELP
RAID Controller
Quick Installation Guide
The CD contains utility programs, device drivers
for various operating systems, and the following
documentation:
• MegaRAID SAS Storage Adapters User’s
Guide
• MegaRAID SAS Software User’s Guide
• MegaRAID SAS 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
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the cover from the computer.
Tha

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The following table describes the jumpers and Step 4 Install the MegaRAID SAS 8344ELP RAID connectors on the SAS 8344ELP. Controller Jumper/ Insert the SAS 8344ELP in a PCI-E slot on the Connector Type Description mainboard, as shown in Figure 2. Press down J1 SAS 8344ELP Ports 0–3. gently but firmly to seat the card properly in the Ports The ports connect the cables from slot. Secure the SAS 8344ELP to the computer the adapter to SAS or SATA II physi- cal drives, or a port multiplier. chassis wi

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Step 7 Power-Up the Computer Refer to the MegaRAID SAS Device Driver Installation User’s Guide on the MegaRAID Replace the computer cover and reconnect the Universal Software Suite CD for details on power cord(s). Turn on power to the computer. installing the driver. Be sure to use the latest Ensure that the devices are powered up before or Service Packs provided by the operating system at the same time as the host computer. If the manufacturer and review the readme file that computer is powered