Hardware User's Guide

Intel® RAID Controller RS2BL040 Hardware User’s Guide 9
the cables to SATA drives or to the ports on a SATA or SAS backplane (see letter
“C” in
Figure 3).
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 controller and cables are all properly attached.
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.
C
Ports 0-3
A
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