Broadcom
MegaRAID 9440-8i Tri-Mode Storage Adapter Quick Installation Guide
March 28, 2017
Hardware Installation Instructions
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
3_03529
Press Here
Press Here
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