Hardware User's Guide

Intel® Integrated RAID Module RMS25PB0x0 and RMS25CB0x0 Hardware User’s Guide 9

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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