Adaptec CDP-00277-01-A - Connecting External Devices

Use a 2.5” to 3.5” adapter to
install your SSD if server does
not have 2.5” tray.
Typical SSD installation
2. Use an internal mini-SAS HD to SATA cable to attach the SSD(s) to the controller, as shown in the
example below.
To other SSDs
SSD connected to controller with
internal mini-SAS to SATA Fanout cable
Single-port connectorInternal x4 mini-SAS HD connector
3. When all SSDs have been installed and connected, close your computer cabinet, reattach the power
cord, then continue with Connecting External Devices on page 33.
Connecting External Devices
Note: If you are not connecting any external devices, see the following section, Next
Steps on page 34.
Use high-quality cables to connect your controller to your external device(s), such as disk drives or disk
drive enclosures.
We recommend using only Adaptec cables. For more information about cabling options for your
controller, see Cables on page 23.
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Serial Attached SCSI RAID Controllers Installation and User's Guide