Intel® Server S2600WF Product Family Configuration Guide
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4.7.4 2U 2.5” Front Mount Drive Configurations – Cable Guide (with SAS Expander)
Server configurations consisting of 8 drive configurations requiring SAS support are recommended to use an 8-port SAS controller. For 12 and 16
drive configurations, Intel recommends a 16-port SAS controller. While for 24 drive configurations, Intel recommends an 8-port SAS controller paired
with the RES3TV360 SAS expander. In the 2U 16x2.5” or 24x2.5” system configurations, a SAS expander can be mounted in the area directly behind
the drive bays.
Figure 29. SAS expander module identification and placement
Intel provides the following SAS expander option to support these drive configurations:
Table 65. SAS expander option
• 6Gbps data aggregation for 12Gbps data transferwith 6Gb/s devices
• Internal mount mid-plane form factor
• 36 internal ports supporting point-to-point 12, 6, and 3 Gb/s data transfer rates
• RA 4-pin power connector
• HD Mini-SAS 8643 Connectors
Kit includes: (1) SAS expander card; (1) 130mm Power cable; (1 set) Expander-to-backplane
cables: (4) HD-HD 165mm, (1) HD-HD 300mm, (1) HD-HD 250mm; (3) Rubber Pads;
mounting screws
Required (sold separately)
• HD-HD 12 Gb/sec Raid Controller-to-Expander cables – See Chapter 4
Note: The onboard SATA ports are not compatible with SAS expander cards. The onboard SATA ports can only be cabled directly to a specified
backplane.
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