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5. Connect the SAS/SATA cables from the backplane (or hard drives) to the RAID
Controller (see
controller.
Figure 2. Attaching cables to the Intel
Note: System throughput problems can occur if non-standard SAS cables are used.
6. Replace components you needed to remove to access the PCI Express* add-in card
slot. For instructions, see your server chassis 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.
9. Turn the power on to the server and hard drives. As the server powers up, listen to
be sure that the SAS and SATA devices are powered up before or at the same time
as the computer boots.
Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I Hardware User's Guide
Figure 2). Make sure the cables are properly connected to the
To minimize the potential for problems:
✧ Use cables no longer than ten meters for SAS and one meter for SATA. It is
better to use the shortest possible cables. The cable length should be reduced
by about one foot (.33 meters) if using a backplane.
✧ You may connect one device per SATA/SAS cable either as a device or as an
expander.
✧ Route SAS cables carefully.
✧ Use only "straight" SAS cables, not "cross-over" SAS cables.
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