Hello All!

 

I'm trying to source some reasonably priced mini SAS to mini SAS cables for a norco 4224 build. Can anyone tell me the minimum required length for these cables to reach the Norco backplane from the standard SuperMicro AOC-SASLP-MV8 card?

 

I'm seeing some that are 9inches, 12inches, and 30inches that will ship to Canada... I'd rather not get the 30 inch one if possible, but don't want to buy too short either...

 

Thanks!

Normal cable lengths are 0.5M and 1.0M. I do not have the Norco case but have never seen anyone post that you need the longer cable. I prefer the shortest that does the job because I have had issues with long eSATA runs.

I am building a server using the xcase 4220 (UK version of Norco) and the 8port supermicro cards. Initially I got the 30cm SAS to SAS cables:

http://www.span.com/product_info.php?products_id=22266

 

They were too short (not by much, about 8cm) so I had to exchange them for 50cm (19.5 inches) ones, and they easily reach the cards.

http://www.span.com/product_info.php?products_id=15411

 

Hope this helps...

Thanks bjp999 and keyvan! Just the information I was looking for!

Yeah, I put 50cm ones in mine and they are about right.

 

josh