One Stop Systems
4U Pro 16 Slot
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8
Connect Link Cables
Use Gen4 Cables
8.1
Mini-SAS HD SFF-8644 Cable Installation
Connect all the appropriate PCIe link cables needed for the system.
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When the host card is configured to operate at x16 mode, connect all four link cables
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Configured to operate at x8 mode, connect two link cables
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Configured to operate at x4 mode, connect one link cable
See the following cable configurations for more details.
8.1.1
x16 Configuration: FOUR cables
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Plug-in the 1
st
cable to Port#0 (Top port) on both Target and Host cards.
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Plug-in the 2
nd
cable to Port#1 on both Target and Host cards.
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Plug-in the 3
rd
cable to Port#2 on both Target and Host cards.
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Plug-in the 4
th
cable to Port#3 (Bottom port) on both Target and Host cards
Note: It is easier to plug in the cables starting from bottom to top.