Installation Options - Adaptec 5085 Installation And User Manual

Cable connectors are keyed so that you can't insert them incorrectly.
We recommend using only Adaptec SAS cables. For more information or to purchase cables,
visit the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com.

Installation Options

When you install your Adaptec RAID controller, you can choose to create a bootable array and
then install your operating system and the controller driver on that array.
Alternatively, you can complete a standard installation, where the controller driver is installed
on an existing operating system.
Internal mini-SAS to SATA fan-out (SFF-8087 to 4x SATA)—Connects
to four SATA disk drives.
External mini-SAS to mini-SAS (SFF-8088 to SFF-8088)—
Connects to a backplane or enclosure.
Internal mini-SAS to mini-SAS (SFF-8087 to SFF-8087)—
Connects to a backplane or enclosure.
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