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The backplane supports state-of-the-art SAS3 12Gbps HDD/SSD and is also backward compatible with
SAS 6Gbps, SATA 6Gps and SATA 3Gps HDD/SSD.
Connect the SAS cable to the backplane and your motherboard or RAID controller. InWin
provides a verified SAS cable for installation, please contact InWin’s local partners and sales
representatives to get more information.
As described in 1.3.1, the InWin IW-MS08-A has a built-in front control panel and USB
access ports. Users need to connect the connectors to the pins on the motherboard to
activate the functions. You can find the pin function and location information from your
motherboard’s user guide.
2.2.2 Connecting Backplane through SAS Connectors
• If the LED power connector on the motherboard is 3-pin, please use the 2-pin to 3-Pin convertor
adapter from the accessories box.
2.2 Connecting Cables
2.2.1 Connecting the HDD Backplane through SAS Connectors
Connector Name
Color
Front I/O Indication
System LED
Red/White
System Fail LED
ID LED
Blue/White
Chassis ID Button with LED
HDD LED
Green/White
HDD Active LED
LAN LED 1
Orange/White
LAN LED
LAN LED 2
Purple/White
LAN LED
USB 3.0 Connector
Black Flat
USB 3.0
USB 3.0
LED Connector
LAN 1
H.D.D. LED
LAN 2
I.D. LED
FAIL
1 Red
2 White
1 Blue
2 White
1 Green
2 White
1 Orange
2 White
1 Purple
2 White
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