Intel RS2WC040, Hardware User'S Manual

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Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC040 Hardware User’s Guide 9
Figure 2. Installing the Intel
®
RAID Controller RS2WC040
5. For the four drives (ports 0 - 3), connect one 4-port combined end of an internal
cable to the right connector (see letter “A” in Figure 3 ). Connect the other end of
the cables to SATA drives or to the ports on a SATA or SAS backplane (see letter
“C” in
Figure 3 ).
To prevent throughput problems:
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Use the cables provided or use the shortest possible cable.
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Do not use cables longer than one meter.
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Decrease the maximum length by one foot if you are using a backplane.
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Do not use cross-over cables.
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Only connect to a SATA drive, SAS or SATA backplane, or an expander
device.
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Route the cables carefully.
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Check that the controller and cables are all properly attached.
PCI Express* Slot (3.3 V)
AF003350