Hardware User's Guide

Intel® Integrated RAID Module RMS25PB080N and RMS25CB080N Hardware User’s Guide 9

5. Connect the proper cables into the adapter using the 4-port combined end. Make

sure the module and cables are properly attached and plug the cable into connector

at the inside edge of the adapter.

Note: To prevent throughput problems:

✧ Use the cables provided or use the shortest possible cable.

✧ Do not use cables longer than one meter.

✧ Decrease the maximum length by one foot if you are using a backplane.

✧ Do not use cross-over cables.

✧ Only connect to a SATA drive, SAS or SATA backplane, or an

expander device.

✧ Route the cables carefully.

✧ Check that the module and cables are all properly attached.

Figure 3. Connecting Cable between the RAID Module and Drives/Backplane

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