Adaptec Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Expander Card User Manual

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Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
Expander Card Installation
and User's Guide
CDP-00301-01-A Rev B
Issue : October 28, 2014

Adaptec Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Expander Card Specifications

General

Brand	Adaptec
Model	Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Expander Card
Category	Computer Hardware
Language	English

Summary

Adaptec by PMC Product Support

Technical Support Identification (TSID) Number

Unique number for product support and status identification.

Limited 3-Year Hardware Warranty

Regulatory Compliance Statements

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement

FCC rules for digital devices and radio frequency interference.

UL Compliance Statement

Product testing and listing by Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

International Compliance Statements

Covers CISPR 22, EU, AS/NZ, Canadian, Japanese, and Korean compliance.

About Your SAS Expander Card

Standard SAS Expander Card Features

Major Components

Compatible Devices

Adaptec SAS Expander AEC-82885T

Specific features and specifications of the AEC-82885T model.

Installing and Connecting the SAS Expander Card

Before You Begin Installation

Replacing the Full-Height Bracket

Selecting Disk Drives and Cables

SAS Connectors Identification

Installing the SAS Expander Card

Step-by-step procedure for physically installing the expander card in a system.

Configuring the SAS Expander Card

Solving Problems

Troubleshooting Checklist

A list of checks to diagnose and resolve common installation or usage issues.

Safety Information

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions

Guidelines for preventing damage from static electricity during handling.

Technical Specifications

DC Power Requirements

Current Requirements