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1.3 System Configuration
For the Serial Attached SCSI, the ANSI standard defines Point-to-Point technology. Figure 1.1 and
Figure 1.2 give examples of the SAS system configuration.
SAS Initiator
Device
or
SAS Expander
Device
SATA style host
plug connector
SATA style cable
receptacle connector
Power/LED Cable
Secondary Port
Primary Port
SATA style cable receptacle connector
SAS Internal connection
receptacle connector
SAS Plug Connector
(SAS Device)
SAS Target Device
SAS Initiator
Device
or
SAS Expander
Device
Figure 1.1 Example of SAS system configuration (Dual port internal cabled environment)
Power/LED
SAS Initlator
Device
or
SAS Expander
Device
Secondary port
Primary Port
SAS Plug Connector
(SAS Device)
SAS Backplane
receptacle connector
SAS Target Device
Figure 1.2 Example of SAS system configuration (Dual port internal backplane environment)
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