Adaptec 1210SA User Guide - Page 19

Installing the Controller, Overview

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2 Installing the Controller In this Chapter... Overview 2-1 Installing the Controller 2-2 Checking Your Controller and Devices 2-3 Determining the Boot Controller 2-3 Overview To install the controller and drives, all you need is one or two of each the following: s Serial ATA hard disk drives s Serial ATA cables (supplied in this kit) Configuration of Serial ATA devices is simple for the following reasons: s There are no jumpers or switches to set on the controller or hard drives. s The cable ends are identical, so you don't need to worry about which end to attach to the controller and which to the drive. s The interface cable connectors, controller connectors, and hard drive connectors are all keyed so that you can insert them in only one direction. 2-1

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2-1
2
Installing the Controller
In this Chapter...
Overview
To install the controller and drives, all you need is one or two of
each the following:
Serial ATA hard disk drives
Serial ATA cables (supplied in this kit)
Configuration of Serial ATA devices is simple for the following
reasons:
There are no jumpers or switches to set on the controller or hard
drives.
The cable ends are identical, so you don
t need to worry about
which end to attach to the controller and which to the drive.
The interface cable connectors, controller connectors, and hard
drive connectors are all keyed so that you can insert them in
only one direction.
Overview
2-1
Installing the Controller
2-2
Checking Your Controller and Devices
2-3
Determining the Boot Controller
2-3