Intel SASMF8I manual Route SAS cables carefully

5.Connect the provided internal cables into the adapter using the 4-port combined end. Make sure the controller and cables are properly attached. Plug the cable into connector at the inside edge of the adapter.

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Ports 0-3

Ports 4-7

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Figure 2. Attaching cables to the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I

Note: System throughput problems can occur if the SAS cables that come with the RAID controller are not used. To minimize the potential for problems:

-Use cables no longer than ten meters for SAS and one meter for SATA. It is better to use the shortest possible cables. The cable length should be reduced by about one foot (.33 meters) if using a backplane.

-You may connect one device per SATA/SAS cable either as a device or as an expander.

-Route SAS cables carefully.

-Use only “straight” SAS cables, not “cross-over” SAS cables.

6.Replace components you needed to remove to access the PCI Express add-in card slot. See your server chassis documentation for instructions.

7.Reinstall the chassis cover and reconnect the power cord(s). See your server chassis documentation for instructions.

8.Reconnect any peripheral items you needed to disconnect.

9.Turn the power on to the server and hard drives. As the server powers up, listen to be sure that the SAS and SATA devices are powered up before or at the same time as the computer boots.

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