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®
Thank you for purchasing the MegaRAID
®
SAS (Serial
Attached SCSI/Serial ATA) 8344ELP (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: This is a PCI Express x4 card, so it fits only in a
PCI Express x4 or greater slot.
Note: SATA II is the only type of SATA supported by the
SAS 8344ELP Controller.
You can use the intelligent Battery Backup Unit 01
(LSIiBBU01) with the SAS 8344ELP. For more information
about this battery, refer to the MegaRAID Battery Backup Unit
User’s Guide on the MegaRAID Universal Software Suite CD.
MegaRAID SAS 8344ELP RAID
CONTROLLER INSTALLATION
Step 1 Unpack the MegaRAID SAS 8344ELP 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:
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
the cover from the computer.
Step 3 Review the Jumpers and Connectors
Figure 1 shows the location of the jumpers and
connectors on the SAS 8344ELP. The jumpers are
set at the factory and you usually do not need to
change them.
Figure 1 MegaRAID SAS 8344ELP RAID Controller
Card Layout
Note: J11, the battery backup connector, is located on
the back side of the SAS 8344ELP.
Make a backup of your data before you change
your system configuration. Otherwise, you may
lose data.
!
CAUTION
Make sure the computer is disconnected from the
power and from any networks before installing
the controller.
!
CAUTION
J4
J10
P1
U12
J9
J6
J3
J8
J7
J5
U15
J1
J11
Connector Located
on Back of Board
MegaRAID
®
SAS 8344ELP
RAID Controller
Quick Installation Guide
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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - RAID Controller

®Thank you for purchasing the MegaRAID®SAS (SerialAttached SCSI/Serial ATA) 8344ELP (PCI Express low-profile)RAID Controller. Please take a few minutes

Page 2

2of3The following table describes the jumpers andconnectors on the SAS 8344ELP.Step 4 Install the MegaRAID SAS 8344ELP RAIDControllerInsert the SAS 83

Page 3 - TECHNICAL SUPPORT

PN: 80-00112-01 Rev. ADB11-000072-01, Version 2.0, February 2006Find a list of LSI Logic Corporation’s U.S. distributors, international distributors,s

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