Hardware User's Guide

Intel® RAID Controller RS25FB044 Hardware User’s Guide 7
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 SA
TA backplane, or an expander device.
— Route the cables carefully.
— Check that the controller and cables are all properly attached.
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Figure 3. Connecting Cables between the RAID Controller and
Drives/Backplane
6. Install the server system cover and connect the power cords
. For instructions, see
your server system documentation.
7. Reinstall the chassis cover and reconnect the
power cord(s). For instructions, see
your server chassis documentation.
8. Reconnect any peripheral items you needed to disconnect.