
Chapter 4: Getting Started
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SATA Cables
You need one SATA cable for each disk drive you are connecting to your
Adaptec SATA RAID controller. SATA cables are included in the kit.
All SATA cables have the same connectors, as shown in the figure below,
and the connectors are keyed so that you can’t insert them incorrectly.
Adaptec recommends using only Adaptec SATA cables. For more
information or to purchase cables, visit the Adaptec Web site at
www.adaptec.com
.
SCSI Cables
Depending on your requirements, you may need one or two internal
cables. You may also need one external SCSI cable. Ensure that you have
cables with the proper connectors for your RAID controller. One
internal SCSI cable is included in the kit.
Adaptec recommends using only high-quality Ultra320-rated cables
with multimode terminators for all disk drives that share a channel with
Ultra320 disk drives. Avoid poor quality cables, as they may degrade
reliability. Do not use cables not rated for Ultra320 operation.
Adaptec recommends using only Adaptec SCSI cables. For more
information or to purchase cables, visit the Adaptec Web site at
www.adaptec.com
.
Internal SCSI cable—Connects to
up to seven internal SCSI disk
drives and devices.
External SCSI cable—Connects to
an external SCSI disk drive or
device.