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SATA Storage Enclosures (FS4100 and FS4500)
Both I/O modules use SFP connectors, and accept either a copper SFP
connected to a copper cable, or an optical SFP connected to an optical
cable with LC connectors. The cable interface must be a standard FC
cable, so the end that connects to the host is purely dependent on the
host HBA connector selection.
The Adaptec SATA Storage Enclosure uses a SATA interface to the
hard disk drives. This SATA interface supports data rates of 1.5
Gb/sec.
The Adaptec FS4500 Storage Enclosure supports RAID levels 0, 1,
0+1, 3, 5, 10, 30, and 50.
SATA Cables
Hosts communicate with the Adaptec SATA Storage Enclosure
through FC cables. Optical cable lengths supported:
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Minimum length is 2 meters for all data rates.
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Maximum lengths at 2 Gb/sec are 150 m of 62.5 µm cable and
300 m of 50 µm cable.
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Maximum cable lengths at 1 Gb/sec are 300 m of 62.5 µm cable
and 500 meters of 50 µm cable.
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Maximum copper cable lengths are 6 m with a passive SFP
connector and up to 12 m with an active SFP connector.
Note:
Copper cables and optical cables are available for sale on
the Adaptec Web site at
www.adaptec.com
.
SATA Configurations
Each FS4100 and FS4500 Storage Enclosure I/O module can be
connected to up to two hosts. The I/O modules can be used to form
both single and dual SATA configurations.
Single SATA Configurations
A single Storage Enclosure has one I/O module, either FS4100
(JBOD) or FS4500 (RAID) and can be connected to one or two hosts.
Note:
An I/O blank must be used in a single I/O configuration
to maintain proper airflow and cooling.
