CX354A with disk array shelf, how it works?

[wittyet]

Nvmd, it's a misunderstanding, the card and the controller both have the same connector but it doesn't mean they can communicate.

Mod pls delete this confusing post, thanks

 

[klui]

Better this post is moved to the storage forum.

Just because a cable has some form factor doesn't imply the de-facto protocol is used: mini-SAS HD/LC fiber cables can be used for PCIe interconnects, for example.

It was a simple check using a search engine to find out the DS4246 describes these ports as SAS and on eBay NetApp SAS cables have SFF-8436 to SFF-8088 connectors. There are probably other types of cables; it's better to find the manual for your enclosure to find compatible cables.