
Chapter 4: Getting Started
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Cable connectors are keyed so that you can’t insert them incorrectly.
ICP recommends using only high quality SAS cables. For more information or to purchase
cables, visit the ICP Web site at
www.icp-vortex.com
or the Adaptec Web site at
www.adaptec.com
.
SATA Cables
You need one straight connector to straight connector SATA cable for each disk drive you are
connecting to your ICP SATA RAID controller. SATA cables are included in the kit.
Internal mini-SAS to SATA fan-out (SFF-8087 to 4x SATA)—Connects
to four SATA disk drives.
External SAS (SFF-8088)—Connects to SAS or SATA disk
drives on a backplane.
Internal SAS (SFF-8484)—Connects to SAS or SATA disk
drives on a backplane.
Internal mini-SAS (SFF-8087)—Connects to SAS or SATA
disk drives on a backplane.