IBM Redbooks ServeRAID-MR10M, User Manual

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2-6 ServeRAID-MR10M SAS/SATA Controller Hardware Installation
includes software drivers for the supported operating systems,
along with documentation. You can download the latest drivers
at
http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/ . For updates, click
Downloads and drivers .
For details on installing the driver, refer to the ServeRAID-MR
Device Driver Installation User’s Guide on the ServeRAID-MR
Support CD. Be sure to use the latest Service Packs provided
by the operating system manufacturer and to review the
readme
file that accompanies the driver.
2.4 SAS Device Cables
This section provides step-by-step instructions for connecting the
ServeRAID-MR10M controller to a drive enclosure containing SAS
physical disks, SATA II physical disks, or a combination of both disk
types.
2.4.1 Connecting the ServeRAID-MR10M Controller to a Drive
Enclosure
Figure 2.2 shows how to connect a Mini SAS x4 connector and cable
from the ServeRAID-MR10M controller to a drive enclosure.
Follow these steps to connect the controller to a drive enclosure.
Step 1. Connect the Mini SAS x4 connector on one end of the cable to
an external port on the controller.
Step 2. Connect the other end of the Mini SAS x4 cable to the external
port on the drive enclosure.