To Prepare for Hardware Installation

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Read and observe the safety information for this product.
See the Oracle Storage Safety and Compliance Guide at: https://docs.oracle.com/cd/F34208_01/html/F34241/index.html.

Familiarize yourself with the physical features of the HBA and the RAID levels that it supports.

Ensure that you have the right quantity of initialized disk drives for the RAID level you want to use for the arrays.
For optimal performance, use drives of the same type, speed, and size when you create virtual drives. You can use different-sized disk drives in the array, but the array will be limited to the capacity of the smallest and slowest disk drive.

For more information, refer to the 12 Gb/s MegaRAID SAS Software User's Guide at: https://www.broadcom.com/support/oem/oracle/

Ensure that you have the proper cables for the HBA and the internal disk drives.
Use only Oracle-provided SAS cables (provided with your Oracle system at time of purchase). Cable connectors are keyed so that you cannot insert them incorrectly.

Unpack the box containing the HBA in a static-free environment and inspect it for damage.
Note - Leave the HBA in the protective bag until you are ready to install it. If there is damage, contact Oracle customer support.
Refer to your system installation guide or service manual for instructions on how to remove the system cover, disconnect the AC power cords, and turn off power from the system, if required.