Areca ARC-1231ML/1261ML/1280ML, ARC-1110, ARC-1130, ARC-1120 manual Connect the Multi-lance cable

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Step 5-2. Connect the Multi-lance cable

Model ARC-11XXML has multi-lance internal connectors, each of them can support up to four SATA drives. These adapters can be installed in a server RAID enclosure with a Multi-lance connector (SFF-8470) backplane. Multi-lance cables are not included in the ARC-11XXML package.

If you have not already connected your Multi-lance cables, use the cables included with your enclosure to connect your controller to the Multi-lance connector backplane. The type of cable will depend on what enclosure you have. The following diagram shows one ex- ample picture of Multi-lane cable.

Unpack and remove the PCI RAID cards. Inspect it carefully. If any- thing is missing or damaged, contact your local dealer.

Figure 2-14, Multi-Lance Cable

Step 5-3. Connect the Min SAS 4i to 4*SATA cable

Model ARC-1231ML/1261ML/1280ML have Min SAS 4i (SFF-8087) internal connectors, each of them can support up to four SATA drives. These adapters can be installed in a server RAID enclosure with a standard SATA connector backplane. Min SAS 4i to SATA cables are included in the ARC-1231ML/1261ML/1280ML package. The following diagram shows the picture of MinSAS 4i to 4*SATA cables.

Unpack and remove the PCI RAID cards. Inspect it carefully. If anything is missing or damaged, contact your local dealer.

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