Appendix A Cabling
ATTO XstreamCORE SAS connections connect SAS or SATA storage devices into the Ethernet Storage Area Network (SAN). Use an Ethernet
connection to use the ATTO XstreamVIEW™ System Manager.
Make sure all cables are anchored securely at both ends with the proper connectors.
SAS/SATA connections
The XstreamCORE supports a wide variety of SAS & SATA
storage devices.
The lengths in the table are for passive copper cables
Each SAS connection is totally independent from the other
SAS connections. SAS PHY auto-negotiates the appropriate
sync rates with the connected devices. Check the type of
cable, cable length limit and number of devices
recommended for each port.
Keep cable lengths as short as possible to ensure the highest
signal quality and performance. These cable lengths include
the wiring inside the devices.
Connectors
Max Cable
Length
Max Speed
SFF8644 - SFF8644
6m
12Gb/s
SFF8644 - SFF8088
10m
6Gb/s
SFF8644 - SFF8087
1m
6Gb/s
Fibre Channel management connection
Fibre Channel technology offers a variety of cabling options.
The type of cable required varies depending upon the
application, environment, distance, and product.
Long wave operation requires long wave SFP+
modules (not supplied).
Cable Type
32Gb/s
16Gb/s
8Gb/s
62.5 µm
OM1
NA
15m
21m
50 µm
OM2
NA
35m
50m
50 µm
OM3
70m
100m
150m
50 µm
OM4
100m
125m
190m
Long wave,
Single
Mode
10,000m
10,000m
10,000m
