3.3 Cable Connections
3.3.2 Cable connector specifications
Table 3.2 lists the recommended specifications for the cable connectors.
Table 3.2 Cable connector specifications
Name
Model
Manufacturer
ATA interface and power
supply cable (44-pin type)
Cable socket
(44-pin type)
89361-144 FCI
For the host interface cable, use a ribbon cable. A twisted cable or a
cable with wires that have become separated from the ribbon may
cause crosstalk between signal lines. This is because the interface is
designed for ribbon cables and not for cables carrying differential
signals.
3.3.3 Device connection
Figure 3.8 shows how to connect the devices.
Host system
DC
Power supply
Disk Drive #0
Disk Drive #1
A
T
A-
cab
le
ATA-cable
Power supply cable
Figure 3.8 Cable connections
Damage:
Interface cable connection
Take note of the following precaution about plugging an interface
cable (socket) into the interface connector of the disk drive and
plugging the connector into a host receptacle:
−
When plugging together the disk drive interface connector and
the host receptacle or interface cable connector (socket), do not
apply more than 10 kgf of force in the connection direction once
they are snugly and securely in position.
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