Chapter 5: Installing the Controller and Disk Drives
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In a direct-attach connection, SSDs are connected directly to the controller with SAS cables
(mini-SAS to SATA). In a backplane connection, use the appropriate cable for your backplane
type (see
page 39
for more about backplane connections). You can connect a maximum of four
MaxIQ SSDs to a controller. For RAID arrays, Adaptec
RAID controllers support a maximum
of 256 drives, including SSDs (for details, see
page 15
).
Note:
The following steps
use
an Adaptec
MaxIQ SSD
as an example,
but the
procedure is
suitable for any compatible SSD.
1
Install your Adaptec
MaxIQ SSDs in your server. For servers with a standard 2.5-inch drive
tray, install the SSD directly into the tray. If your server does not have a standard 2.5-inch
drive tray, use a bracket or adapter which enables it to fit properly.
Typical MaxIQ SSD installation.
Use a 2.5” to 3.5” adapter to
install MaxIQ SSD if server does
not have 2.5” tray.