Start Array P400 and SATA disks

[Simonb_3]

Hi there,

I recently found a P400 controller in the back of a cupboard and would like to use it in an ML110 G5, with a pair of SATA disks. The connectors on the P400 are too big for a standard SATA cable (I'm guessing they're SAS connectors?).

Is there an adapter or cable I need to buy to allow the P400 to work with standard SATA disks?

Several resellers list this item "452130-B21 - SAS/SATA 4x1LN Port Cable Kit", but none have a picture of the cable, so it's impossible to say if it's the right thing.

Any ideas anyone?

TIA,

S.

[Blazhev_1 · Accepted solution]

Hi,

according quickspecs you need this cable

HP SAS/SATA 4-Port Cable
NOTE: The purchase of a SAS Storage Controller requires the purchase of HP SAS/SATA 4-Port Cable 430479-B21
NOTE: SAS Storage Controllers will run both SATA and SAS drives.

regards

[Blazhev_1]

now saw that P400 is not officially supported in the server, but the cable should be the same, since they have the same x4 connector

[Simonb_3]

Hi Pac,

thanks for the part code. Will that cable work with non HP, standard SATA drives?

Cheers,

S.

[Blazhev_1]

sorry, I have no idea about non-HP drives...

[Simonb_3]

I ordered the cable you recommended, and it worked perfectly! Many thanks.