Intel 31244 PCI-X Computer Drive User Manual


 
56 Design Guide
Intel
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31244 PCI-X to Serial ATA Controller
Cables and Connectors
For connection through a cable, the device signal plug connector, shown as (a) in Figure 21, mates
with the signal cable receptacle connector on one end of the cable, illustrated as (c) in Figure 21.
A Serial ATA power cable includes a power cable receptacle connector, shown as (d) in Figure 21
on one end and may be directly connected to the host power supply on the other end, or may
include a power cable receptacle on the other end that mates with the device power plug connector,
shown as (b) in Figure 21.
The power cable receptacle connector on one end of the power cable mates with the device power
plug connector, shown as (b) in Figure 21.
Figure 21. Serial ATA Connectors Cable to Host Connections