Intel srcsas144e manual SAS and Sata Plugs and SAS Backplane Connector

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A SATA connector consists of a signal connector and a power connector. The SAS connector adds a bridge (primary physical link) between the signal connector and the power connector. This means SAS backplane connectors can accept either drive type, but SATA backplane connectors can ONLY accept SATA drives. Figure 3 shows these connectors.

 

Serial Att ached SCSI

 

Power

 

SAS Backplane

SAS Primary

Recept acle Connector

 

Physical Link

 

 

 

Power

 

Serial A TA

SAS Secondary

 

 

Power

 

Physical Link

 

SATA/SAS

 

 

Primary

SATA

 

Physical Link

Physical Link

 

 

 

 

Note: SA TA backplane connectors

 

 

will NOT accept SAS drives

Figure 3. SAS and SATA Plugs and SAS Backplane Connector

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Contents Intel Order Number D39308-003 Intel RAID Controller SRCSAS144E Hardware GuideIntel RAID Controller SRCSAS144E Hardware Guide Organization AudienceRelated Publication Intel RAID Controller SRCSAS144E Hardware Guide Contents Intel RAID Controller SRCSAS144E Hardware Guide Figures Viii Tables Overview Summary of SAS RAID Controller FeaturesUsability Redundancy and Error Handling Online Capacity Expansion and RAID Level Migration Rules SAS and Sata FeaturesOperating System Support Benefits of Serial Attached Scsi SASBeep Codes Requirements Intel RAID Controller SRCSAS144E Hardware InstallationInstallation Press Ctrlg to run Bios Console Connecting the Cables SAS and Sata Plugs and SAS Backplane Connector Intel RAID Controller SRCSAS144E to a Sata Hard Drive Configuring the Storage AdapterReplacing a Controller Resolving a Configuration MismatchJumper Description Type Comments Intel RAID Controller SRCSAS144E CharacteristicsSpecifications Technical SpecificationsArray Performance Features Array Performance FeaturesElectrical Characteristics Fault ToleranceSafety Characteristics Thermal and Atmospheric CharacteristicsGlossary of Terms and Abbreviations BiosSAS