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Chapter 4: Installing the SATA/SAS Controller and Disk Drives l19
Selecting Disk Drives and Cables
Disk Drives
The Adaptec SATA/SAS controller supports both SAS and SATA disk drives. For more
information about compatible disk drives, visit the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com/
compatibility.
Cables
Depending on the requirements, you can use any of these cables::
Internal Mini SAS x4 (SFF-8087) to SATA
fanout cable - connects Mini SAS controller
to a maximum of four SATA devices or a
backplane.
Internal Mini SAS x4 (SFF-8087) to SAS (4)
x1 (SFF-8482) fanout cable with removable
power - connects controller to a maximum
four SATA/SAS devices.
Internal Mini SAS x4 (SFF-8087) to SATA
fanout cable with sideband - connects
controller to a maximum of four SATA
devices or a backplane.
Note: The sideband (SFF-8448) connector
is used to connect with a managed
backplane or enclosure.
Internal Mini SAS (SFF-8087) to SAS x4
(SFF-8484) - connects to SATA/SAS
backplane