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MegaRAID SAS 9361-4i and SAS 9361-8i RAID Controllers Quick Installation Guide
March 9, 2018
MegaRAID
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SAS 9361-4i and SAS 9361-8i RAID Controllers Quick Installation Guide
Technical Support
before or at the same time that the power to the host computer is turned on. If the power is turned on to the host
computer before it is turned on to the devices, the host computer might not recognize the devices.
The firmware takes several seconds to initialize. During this time, the RAID controller scans the ports.
8. Run the MegaRAID BIOS Configuration Utility. Run the MegaRAID BIOS Configuration Utility to configure the
groups and the virtual drives. When the message about the configuration utility appears on the screen,
immediately press Ctrl+R to run the utility.
Refer to the MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide for detailed steps on configuring drive groups and virtual drives.
9. Install the operating system driver. The RAID controller can operate under various operating systems, but you
must install the software drivers first.
You can view the supported operating systems and download the latest drivers for RAID controllers at
https://www.broadcom.com/support/download-search.
Refer to the MegaRAID SAS Device Driver Installation User Guide for more information about installing the driver. Use
the latest service packs provided by the operating system manufacturer and review the readme file that
accompanies the appropriate driver.
4Technical Support
For assistance in installing, configuring, or running your MegaRAID SAS 9361 RAID controller, contact a Broadcom
Technical Support representative.
Website: http://www.broadcom.com/support/
Phone Support: http://www.broadcom.com/support/call-us
1-800-633-4545 (North America)
00-800-5745-6442 (International)
49 (0) 8941 352 0123 (Germany)
NOTE The international toll-free number does not require country-specific
access codes.
Documents and Downloads: http://wwwbroadcom.com/support/download-search
5 Revision History
5.1 Revision E, March 9, 2018
The following document changes were made.
Revised support information.
Updated the template and branding to Broadcom.
5.2 53774-00, Rev. D, May 2014
Revised controller installation figure.