FastTrak TX4660, TX8660, TX8668 Quick Start Guide
Connecting the TX8668
The FastTrak TX8668 card has external SAS Ports that connect to a VessRAID
external RAID subsystem. When connected to a VessRAID, the FastTrak
TX8668 functions only as a SAS HBA card. The VessRAID performs all RAID
management functions.
To connect the FastTrak card to a VessRAID subsystem:
1. Connect one of the SAS ports on the FastTrak card in the Host PC to one of
the SAS IN ports (with a circle icon) on the VessRAID controller.
You can connect one or both FastTrak SAS ports to the VessRAID.
SFF-8088-to-SFF-8088 SAS cables are not included.
2. Connect the Management port on the VessRAID controller to your network
switch.
A CAT-5 or CAT-6 Ethernet cable is not included.
SAS Ports on
FastTrak TX8668
Network
Switch
Management port
VessRAID
Do not connect any LED pins from the FastTrak TX8668 card. The
VessRAID has its own internal LED connections.
3. Set up the VessRAID subsystem following the instructions in the VessRAID
Quick Start Guide or Product Manual.
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Host PC
SAS IN ports (2)
Circle icon