LSI MegaRAID® SAS 8888ELP Host BusAdapter installationIntroductionThis document describes how to install the LSI MegaRAID® SAS 8888ELP Host Bus Adapter (HBA) inHP and xw series Workstations. Procedures are included for connecting SAS hard drives mountedin hard drive bays and optical drive bays to the Redundant Array of Independent Drives (RAID) controllercard.Kit contents● SAS RAID controller card● MiniSAS 4i to 4X SATA internal adapter cable (short)● 4-Port data cable with 90-degree connectors (long)● 4-Port data cable with straight connectors (long)● CD with software drivers and manufacturer's documentation● Hard drive activity LED cable● Installation instructions (this document)● Warranty informationBefore you beginTo view QuickSpecs and determine the compatibility of this product with your HP workstation, seehttp://www.hp.com/go/productbulletin.© 2007–2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. MegaRAID is a registeredtrademark of LSI Corporation. Printed in the U.S.ENWW Introduction 1