Broadcom MegaRAID 9440-8i User manual

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.
Quick Installation Guide MegaRAID 9440-8i Tri-Mode Storage Adapter
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Hardware Installation Instructions
To install the MegaRAID® Tri-Mode 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 antistatic bag, and carefully inspect the device for damage. If you notice
any damage, contact Broadcom or your reseller sales and 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 controller, 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 No.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 controller.
c. Place the controller 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 No.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 the 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.

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Installing the MegaRAID 9440-8i Tri-Mode Storage Adapter in the PCIe Slot
6. Connect the cables between the controller and the mid-plane or storage devices. The MegaRAID 9440-8i Tri-Mode storage adapter has two SFF-
8643 internal x4 mini-SAS HD connectors.
•For SAS/SATA connections, connect standard 12Gb/s SAS 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 to the SAS/SATA devices.
•For PCIe/NVMe connections, use the appropriate U.2 Enabler Cable to enable connection to the backplane connectors, as shown in the following
figure. The U.2 Enabler Cable routes the REFCLK, sidebands, and PCIe signals to the appropriate pins on the backplane connector. Different U.2
Enabler Cables are available, depending on the backplane connector type. Using standard 12Gb/s SAS cables for NVMe connections might result in
damage to the PCIe adapter or the drive. For more information, refer to the Storage Adapter Cable Guide and the Broadcom MegaRAID and HBA Tri-
Mode Storage Adapters User Guide at http://www.broadcom.com/support/download-search.
CAUTION: For NVMe connections to a SFF-8639 (U.2) bay or connections to a PCIe switch, use only approved cables with REFCLK forwarded on the
proper pins. Improperly connecting a standard 12G SAS cable to a SFF-8639 bay can damage the PCIe storage adapter and the drive.
PCIe Slot
Edge of Motherboard
Bracket Screw
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Press Here
Press Here

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MegaRAID 9440-8i Connecting by U.2 Enabler Cable to Backplane Connectors
Each leg of the U.2 Enabler Cable needs to connect to adjacent drives; otherwise, the LEDs might not work properly. It does not matter which leg of the cable
is plugged into which connector pair as long as adjacent pairs are used. For more information on NVMe LED functionality, please refer to the Broadcom
MegaRAID and HBA Tri-Mode Storage Adapters User Guide
7. Make sure the system provides the required airflow for the controller. Airflow must be at least 200 linear feet per minute (LFM) at 55°C inlet
temperature to avoid operating the board components above their maximum rated junction temperatures.
8. Replace the cover and reconnect any cords and cables, and power up the system. Replace the chassis’s cover, reconnect any power cords, and
reconnect any network cables. Turn on the power.
9. Choose the right storage interface profile. The MegaRAID adapter supports the following three basic modes or profiles of operation for the storage
interface:
•SAS/SATA Only Mode
•NVMe Only Mode
•Mixed Mode
Refer to the 12Gb/s MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide for a complete list of supported profiles. Each profile is set through StorCLI or HII. The default
mode is the SAS/SATA Only profile.
StorCLI: Profile ID Management can be performed on StorCLI using the following two commands:
•storcli /cx show profile
•storcli /cx set profile profileid=
After setting a new profile, reboot the system for changes to take effect.
HII:
a. Enter HII during boot of the MegaRAID controller.
b. Select Main Menu\Controller Management\Advanced Controller Properties\Profile Management.
c. Use arrow keys to move down to Profile ID, then press Enter.
A pop-up window displays possible Profile IDs, as shown in the following figure.
d. From the pop-up window, select the new profile then press Enter.
e. Reboot the system for the changes to take effect.
9440-8i NVMe x4 Slot 0
NVMe x4 Slot 1
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P1
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT
For assistance installing, configuring, or running
the HBA, contact Broadcom Technical Support:
WARRANTY NOTICE
1. Warranty does not cover the return of parts
damaged by changing the bracket.
2. Warranty does not cover ESD damage to the
HBA. HBAs returned without a bracket mounted
on the board will be returned without return
merchandise authorization (RMA) processing.
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Using the HII Configuration Utility to Display and Set the Adapter Profile
10. Run the HII Configuration Utility. Run the HII configuration utility to configure the groups and
virtual drives. Refer to the 12Gb/s MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide for detailed steps on configuring
drive groups and virtual drives.
The hardware installation of your MegaRAID storage adapter is complete. For product information and a
complete list of distributors, please go to our website: http://www.broadcom.com.
Driver Installation
The firmware and drivers are routinely updated and made available on the Support and Download
center. Visit http://www.broadcom.com/support/download-search and download the latest firmware
and driver for the controller.