Adaptec 48300 - Manual (Page 25)

Installing the HostRAID Controller and Drives ●
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Connecting Disk Drive Options
With SAS, you can connect internal disk drives in various ways—from
simple direct connection to highly flexible storage topologies. These
options allow you to mix SAS and SATA drives and increase the
number of drives you can connect to.
Direct Connection
Using the appropriate internal or external cable, connect the HostRAID
controller to any internal or external disk drives.
Installing the HostRAID Controller to a Backplane
Follow these steps to install your HostRAID controller on a backplane:
1 Using the appropriate cable, connect the HostRAID controller to
the backplane of your system.
2 Connect your disk drive to the backplane connector.