Adaptec 5805 Installation And User Manual

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Chapter 4: Getting Started ● 33Cable connectors are keyed so that you can’t insert them incorrectly.Adaptec recommends using only Adaptec SAS cables. For more information or to purchasecables, visit the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com.Installation OptionsWhen you install your Adaptec controller, you can choose to create a bootable array and theninstall your operating system and the controller driver on that array.Alternatively, you can complete a standard installation, where the controller driver is installedon an existing operating system.Internal mini-SAS to SATA fan-out (SFF-8087 to 4x SATA)—Connectsto four SATA disk drives.External mini-SAS to mini-SAS (SFF-8088 to SFF-8088)—Connects to a backplane or enclosure.Internal mini-SAS to mini-SAS (SFF-8087 to SFF-8087)—Connects to a backplane or enclosure.