(noob) SAS to sata - M1015 cables?

[GodfatherX64]

hi
i just bought IBM M1015
but i don't know what or which cables i should buy (noob ) for 8 x 4 Tb WD Red

can you provide me a link for the cables from eBay or Amazon

thanks

 

[danb35]

Presuming you're wanting to connect it to SATA drives, you need SFF8087-to-SATA breakout cables. Be careful not to get reverse breakout cables--they have the same connectors on each end, but are not the same thing. This listing on eBay should fit the bill.

 

[GodfatherX64]

thank you danb
how about this one

 

[danb35]

Looks to me like it should work. I'm a little confused by the "10 Gbps" indication, though--AFAIK, the relevant speeds here would be 3, 6, or 12 Gbps, but maybe I'm missing something.

 

[GodfatherX64]

im confused , there are alot of options on eBay , i just don't know which to buy , i want a link for one that is reliable and not so expensive and will buy it , the thing is i live in egypt and i will order 2 for m1015 and i will not have the ability to return it , i really appreciate your help guys

 

[danb35]

Unfortunately, I can't help you with "reliable". What I posted is what I ordered, but it hasn't arrived yet. The link you posted looks like it should work too.

 

[GodfatherX64]

thank you danb for your help

 

[danb35]

Well, the cables I ordered (and gave you the link to) don't work--the right-angle SFF-8087 connector doesn't work with the way the connectors are placed on the board. Time for take two...