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Dell 6 GBps SAS HBA User Manual

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Hardware Installation

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7 Tighten the bracket screw, if any, or use the system’s retention clips to

secure the controller to the system’s chassis.

8 For the Internal Tape Adapter card, connect the cables from the end

devices to the controller. See Figure 3-2.

NOTE:

Although the Internal Tape Adapter has two internal connectors, only one

internal tape device is supported. Use the connector (on the card) labeled 'A'.

Figure 3-2. Connecting the Cable for the Internal Tape Adapter

9 For the 6 Gbps SAS HBA controller, connect the cable from the external

tape device or enclosure to the adapter. See Figure 3-3.

NOTE:

The external cable can be connected to either of the two

external connectors.

1

cable

2

SAS x4 internal connector

3

Internal Tape Adapter

3

2

1