MegaRAID SAS 9460-16i and SAS 9460-8i RAID

MegaRAID SAS 9460-16i and SAS 9460-8i RAID Controllers Hardware Installation Instructions 

Thank you for purchasing the Host Bus Adapter (HBA). 

Please take a few minutes to read this quick installation guide before you install the HBA. 

ATTENTION: Perform all installation work at an electrostatic discharge (ESD) safe workstation that meets the requirements of EIA-625. Requirements for Handling Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive Devices. You must perform all actions in accordance to the latest revision of the IPC-A-610 ESD-recommended practices. 

To install the MegaRAID Tri-Mode storage adapter, follow these steps: 

 1. Unpack the adapter, and inspect it for damage. Unpack the adapter in a static-free environment. Remove the adapter from the anti-static bag, and carefully inspect the device for damage. If you notice any damage, contact Broadcom or your reseller support representative. ATTENTION: To avoid the risk of data loss, back up your data before you change your system configuration. 

 2. Prepare the computer. Turn off the computer, and disconnect the power cord from the rear of the power supply. CAUTION: Disconnect the computer from the power supply and from any networks to which you will install the adapter, or you risk damaging the system or experiencing electrical shock. 

 3. Remove the cover from the chassis. 

 4. Check the mounting bracket on the adapter (system- dependent) If required for your system, replace the full-height mounting bracket that ships on the adapter with the low-profile bracket supplied. Complete the following steps to attach the short bracket.

a. Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver that is ESD safe, remove the two Phillips screws that connect the full-profile bracket to the board. Unscrew the two screws located at the top and bottom edges of the board. Avoid touching any board components with the screwdriver or bracket. 

b. Remove the full-profile bracket. Do not damage the adapter.

c. Place the adapter on top of the low-profile bracket. Position the bracket so that the screw holes in the tabs align with the openings in the board. 

d. Using a #1 Phillips torque screwdriver that is ESD safe, set to a maximum torque of 4.8 ± 0.5 inch-pounds. Replace the two Phillips screws removed in step a. ATTENTION: Exceeding this torque specification can damage the board, connectors, or screws, and can void the warranty on the board. 

 5. Insert the adapter into an available PCIe slot. Locate an empty x8 PCIe slot adequate for your board. Remove the blank bracket panel on the rear of the computer that aligns with the empty PCIe slot. Save this bracket screw, if applicable. Align the adapter to a PCIe slot. Press down gently, but firmly, to seat the adapter correctly in the slot. The following figure shows how to insert the adapter into a PCIe slot. 

 NOTE: The shape, size, and locations of the components on your adapter and its bracket might vary from this illustration. The adapter requires an x8 PCIe slot