Chapter 4: Getting Started ● 34All SATA straight connector to straight connector cables have the same connectors, as shownin the following figure, and the connectors are keyed so that you can’t insert them incorrectly.ICP recommends using only high quality SATA cables. For more information or to purchasecables, visit the ICP Web site at www.icp-vortex.com or the Adaptec Web site atwww.adaptec.com.SCSI CablesDepending on your requirements, you may need one or two internal cables. You may also needone external SCSI cable. Ensure that you have cables with the proper connectors for yourRAID controller. One internal SCSI cable is included in the kit.ICP recommends using only high-quality Ultra320-rated cables with multimode terminatorsfor all disk drives that share a channel with Ultra320 disk drives. Avoid poor quality cables, asthey may degrade reliability. Do not use cables not rated for Ultra320 operation.ICP recommends using only ICP SCSI cables. For more information or to purchase cables, visitthe ICP Web site at www.icp-vortex.com or the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com.Installation OptionsWhen you install your ICP controller, you can choose to create a bootable array and then installyour 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.Basic Installation StepsThis section describes the installation process. Follow the steps for the installation optionyou’ve chosen.Installing with an Operating System1 Install and connect your controller and internal disk drives (see page 36).If your controller has an external connector, you can connect external disk drives as well(or instead).2 Set the boot controller (see page 43).Internal SCSI cable—Connects to up to seven internal SCSIdisk drives and devices.External SCSI cable—Connects to an external SCSI disk driveor device.
