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Cable connectors are keyed so that you can’t insert them incorrectly.
We recommend using only Adaptec SAS cables. For more information or to purchase cables,
visit the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com.
Replacing the Full-Height Bracket with a Low-Profile Bracket
If you are installing your Adaptec RAID controller into a low-profile computer cabinet, replace
the original full-height bracket with the low-profile bracket included in your distribution kit.
The full-height bracket is mounted on the front of the controller, the low-profile bracket is
mounted on the back of the controller, as shown in the figure below.
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.
Back of board
Front of board
Low-profile bracket
Full-height bracket