Quantum StorNext QD7000 Hardware Manual page 30

3. For each cable, insert one SFF-8088 or SFF-8644 connector into a port on the controller and the
other SFF-8088 or SFF-8644 connector into a port on a host's HBA or on a drive shelf (drive
tray) ESM/IOM.
When you install SAS cables, make sure that the blue tabs on the SAS cables face the
Note:
bottom of the tray or shelf and that each connector clicks into place.
Note: For additional information about components, see the
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