Installing the Hardware
Compaq Smart Array 5300 Controller User Guide
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The multi-device cable may have been provided with your server. If you need
additional cables, order the cable option kit, Part Number 166389-B21. This
cable is equipped to terminate either Wide Ultra3 or Wide Ultra2 drives.
CAUTION:
Cable assembly 148785-001 is included in option kit 166389-B21
and is
required
with Wide Ultra3 drives. Failure to use this cable may result in
reduced performance and/or data loss.
For additional information about drive installation, see Appendix E.
External Cabling for Compaq Servers
All Compaq Storage Enclosure models include external SCSI cables. Check the
connector type on your storage device to identify the cable type needed. See
Figure 3-2 and Table 3-1 for details.
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1
2
3
Figure 3-2: Identifying SCSI cable connectors
Ite
m
Description
1
External 68-pin Wide
2
External offset VHDCI
3
Internal 50-pin narrow
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Internal 68-pin Wide