Intel RS3UC080, Quick Installation User'S Manual

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General Installation Process

6

Secure the Controller Bracket

Secure the controller bracket to the system’s chassis. 

Install the bracket screw, if applicable, or engage the 

system retention mechanism to secure the controller to 

the system’s chassis.

8

Replace the Cover

Replace the cover of the chassis.

7

Connect SAS Cables

Connect SAS cables between the controller and the SAS 

backplane or any other SATA or SAS device. The Intel 

12Gb/s SAS Controller has two SFF-8643, internal x4, 

mini-SAS HD connectors. Use cables with an internal 

mini-SAS HD connector on one end (to connect to the 

controller) and the appropriate connector on the other 

end to attach to the backplane or SAS/SATA devices.

9

Power up the System

Reconnect any power cords and power up the system. 

Reconnect any power cords and reconnect any network 

cables. Turn on the power.

Windows Driver Installation

Use the INTEL_SAS3.SYS driver for the Windows XP* x64, Windows Server 2003* (x86, x64, or A64), Windows Server 2008* (x86, x64, or IA64), Windows 

Server 2012*, Windows Vista* (x86 or x64), Windows 7*, or Windows Server 2008* R2 operating systems (OSs). Intel does not support the Windows XP 

x86 server.

Refer to the Windows 

ReadMe.txt

 file on the website 

http://www.intel.com/support

 for driver installation directions for your particular OS version.

Linux Driver Installation

Refer to the Linux 

ReadMe.txt

 file on the website 

http://www.intel.com/support

 for driver installation directions.