LSISAS6160 SAS Switch User Guide

Chapter 1: Overview SAS Connectors and Cabling

1.4SAS Connectors and Cabling

Use a separate crossover cable for each server, JBOD, RAID array, switch, or other device connected to the SAS6160 switch. Use Mini SAS 4x connectors (also called SFF-8088 connectors) on both ends of the crossover cables to connect the switch to all devices.

The keyed connectors at port 0 and port 2, located at the upper left on the SAS6160 switch, support active cabling. This allows longer cable lengths and requires a special type of cable. These cables are keyed so that they do not attach to a passive connector. However, you can attach a passive cable to a connector that supports active cabling.

Chapter 2, Installation and Hardware Setup provides information about recommended cable lengths.

The following figure shows a crossover cable with Mini SAS 4x connectors on both ends.

Figure 6: Mini SAS 4x Cable

All cables used with the SAS6160 switch must comply with the SAS 2.1 standard.

LSI Corporation September 2010

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