Connecting External Devices - Adaptec CDP-00277-01-A Installation And User Manual

Typical SSD installation
2. Use an internal mini-SAS HD to SATA cable to attach the SSD(s) to the controller, as shown in the
example below.
Internal x4 mini-SAS HD connector
3. When all SSDs have been installed and connected, close your computer cabinet, reattach the power
cord, then continue with

Connecting External Devices

Note: If you are not connecting any external devices, see the following section,
Steps on page 34.
Use high-quality cables to connect your controller to your external device(s), such as disk drives or disk
drive enclosures.
We recommend using only Adaptec cables. For more information about cabling options for your
controller, see Cables on page 23.
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Serial Attached SCSI RAID Controllers Installation and User's Guide
To other SSDs
SSD connected to controller with
internal mini-SAS to SATA Fanout cable
Connecting External Devices
Use a 2.5" to 3.5" adapter to
install your SSD if server does
not have 2.5" tray.
Single-port connector
on page 33.
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