Appendix A Cabling; Sas Connections - ATTO Technology XstreamCORE ET 8100T Installation And Operation Manual

ATTO XstreamCORE SAS connections connect SAS storage devices into the Ethernet Storage Area Network (SAN). Make sure all
cables are anchored securely at both ends with the proper connectors.

SAS Connections

The XstreamCORE 8100T supports 12Gb & 6Gb SAS LTO Tape Drives.
The lengths in the table are for passive copper cables
SAS PHY auto-negotiates the appropriate sync rates with the connected devices. Check the type of cable and cable length limit.
Keep cable lengths as short as possible to ensure the highest signal quality and performance. These cable lengths include the wiring
inside the devices.
SFF 8644 – SFF 8644
SFF 8644 – SFF 8088
SFF 8644 – x4 SFF 8644
SFF 8644 – x4 SFF 8088
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7 Appendix A Cabling

Cable Type
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Max Cable Length
1m, 3m
1m, 3m
1m, 3m
1m, 3m
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Max Speed
12Gb/s
6Gb/s
12Gb/s
6Gb/s