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One mini-SAS HD cable connects the PCIe3 x8 cache SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb to the SAS port on
the internal storage backplane. For more information, see Front SAS cable.The expanded function internal
adapter supports both types of SFF drives (HDDs and SSDs). The supported RAID configurations include:
RAID 0, 5, 6, 10, 5T2, 6T2, and 10T2 depending on the operating system support. For more information,
see .
This internal adapter also provides a mini-SAS HD connector that attaches to a mini-SAS HD cable and
provides an external SAS port on the other end. The external SAS port is installed in slot P1-C10. The
external SAS port is used to attach a FC ESLS, ESLL, or migrated 5887 drive enclosure by way of a mini-
SAS HD YO cable and must not exceed the maximum supported length of 3 meters. Only one external SAS
drive enclosure is supported and must be in zone mode 1. For more information, see Rear SAS cable.
Figure 55. PCIe3 x8 cache SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb
Specifications
Item
Description
Adapter CCIN number
57DC
Adapter FRU number
01JC780 (includes the backup power module card) - (Designed to comply with Restriction of
Hazardous Substances (RoHS) requirement.)
I/O bus architecture
PCIe3 x8
Slot requirement
Internal PCIe3 slot with x16 connector and x8 bus signaling
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