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Getting Started Guide
Syncro® CS 9361-8i and Syncro CS 9380-8e
Controllers
Before you install your Syncro® CS 9361-8i or Syncro CS 9380-8e controllers, take a few
minutes to read this getting started guide. This guide describes how to install your
Syncro CS controllers and SAS drives, configure shared storage and drive groups, install
drivers, and use the management utilities. Also, this guide directs you to the
documentation and drivers available on the LSI website.
The Syncro CS solution supports two controllers (of the same model) that are installed
in separate servers. Each controller uses a CacheVault® Flash Module (CVFM) and a
CacheVault Power Module (CVPM) to protect and back up cached data in case of host
power loss or server failure.
The CVFM04 module is pre-installed on your controllers. Connect the CVPM02 module
to the clip on the remote mount board. Connect the CVFM04 module by cable to the
CVPM02 module. Next, install the controller and the remote mount board in available
PCI Express® (PCIe®) slots on the motherboard. Perform these steps for both controllers.
Step 1: Checking the Box Contents
Syncro CS 9361-8i Controller
CVPM02 Power Modules (2)
Power Module Mounting Clips (2)
or Syncro CS 9380-8e Controller
Power Module Mounting Clip Screws (6)
Power Module Mounting Clip Nuts (6)
Brackets (2)
Power Module Cables (2)
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Step 2: Installing the Syncro CS 9361-8i Controller
Step 3: Configuring Shared Storage
CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage the Syncro CS card and the
CacheVault modules. Make sure that you install the card and module at an ESD-safe
workstation that meets the requirements of EIA-625 – “Requirements For Handling
Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive Devices.” When you install the card and module, follow
the ESD-recommended practices in the latest revision of IPC-A-610.
Install the Syncro CS
controller assemblies.
This figure shows the
installation of the Syncro CS
9361-8i controller as an
example. You can install the
Syncro CS 9380-8e controller
in the same way.
NOTE: Some PCIe slots support only
PCIe graphics cards. RAID
controllers installed in these PCIe
slots do not function.
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Configure and install the SAS
devices in the Cluster-in-Box
(CiB) enclosure.
Connect each controller to
the SAS devices in a host
system or an external
enclosure.
Reinstall the CiB Server
Modules, and reconnect the
power cords.
Reinstall the cover of the CiB
enclosure, and reconnect the
power. Turn on the power to
the CiB enclosure.
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Step 4: Configuring Drive Groups and Virtual Drives
Customizing Your Configuration
Following is a list of the documents that support the Syncro CS 9361-8i controllers and the
Syncro CS 9380-8e controllers. These documents describe the hardware features and help you
customize the configuration and settings of your card.
• Syncro CS 9361-8i and Syncro CS 9380-8e Controllers User Guide
• Syncro CS 9361-8i and Syncro CS 9380-8e Solution User Guide
• MegaRAID® SAS Software User Guide
These documents are located at http://www.lsi.com/support/pages/download-search.aspx
under Documents and Downloads. Search by selecting your product from the drop-down lists
and clicking Search or searching by keyword.
Configure the drive groups
and the virtual drives on the
two controllers.
This figure shows the Virtual
Drive Management screen
used to create a virtual drive
in the Ctrl-R utility.
Install the operating system
driver on both server nodes.
Install the Failover Cluster.
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Contacting Technical Support
For assistance with installing, configuring, or running your Syncro CS 9361-8i controllers or
Syncro CS 9380-8e controllers, contact Technical Support.
Website: www.lsi.com > Support > Find Support Documentation and Downloads.
For which component type? - Storage
For which product family? - Syncro Shared Storage
For which product? - Syncro CS 9361-8i and Syncro CS 9380-8e controllers
For which asset type? - All Asset Types
Email: http://www.lsi.com/support/email/pages/default.aspx
Phone Support: www.lsi.com/support/pages/call-us.aspx
1-800-633-4545 (North America)
00-800-5745-6442 (International)
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