Chapter 1. Getting Started
SFF-8087-to-SFF-8087 Multi-lane cables
Use with an internal connector of the 9690SA-8I, 9690SA-4I or 9690SA-4I4E 3ware RAID controller.
These cables are for use with a multi-lane-enabled drive backplane that has the SFF-8087 mini SATA/SAS 4i connectors. These cables have multi-lane cable plug connectors on each end (Figure 5).
Figure 5. Multi-lane Cable Serial ATA (SFF-8087)
SFF-8088 to SFF-8088 Multi-lane cables
For use with the 9690SA-8E and 9690SA-4I4E 3ware RAID controller cards, the SFF-8088 cable connects the external card connector to an external enclosure or backplane.
Figure 6. Multi-lane SFF-8088 to SFF-8088 SAS cable
Other Available Cables
Two additional cables for other connectors can be purchased separately:
SFF-8087 to SFF-8470 for external enclosures that require an SFF-8470 (Infiniband) connector
Multi-lane SATA breakout cable (SFF-8087) for direct connection to SATA drives from internal connectors.
43ware 9690SA SAS/SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
