Intel RS25DB080

Intel® RAID Controller RS25DB080 Hardware User’s Guide 9
Figure 2. Installing the Intel
®
RAID Controller RS25DB080
5. Connect the provided cables into the adapter using the 4-port combined end. Make
sure the controller and cables are properly attached and plug the cable into
connector at the inside edge of the adapter.
Note: To prevent throughput problems:
✧ Use the cables provided or use the shortest possible cable.
✧ Do not use cables longer than one meter.
✧ Decrease the maximum length by one foot if you are using a backplane.
✧ Do not use cross-over cables.
✧ Only connect to a SATA drive, SAS or SATA backplane, or an
expander device.
✧ Route the cables carefully.
✧ Check that the controller and cables are all properly attached.
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