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Typical SSD installation

Use a 2.5” to 3.5” adapter to

install your SSD if server does

not have 2.5” tray.

2. Use an internal mini-SAS or mini-SAS HD to SATA cable, as required, 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 HD 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 46.

Connecting External Devices

Note: If you are not connecting any external devices, see the following section, Next

Steps on page 47.

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 35.

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