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Internal cable routing

See this section to do cable routing for specific components.

Note
Follow below guidelines when connecting cables:

  • Turn off the server before you connect or disconnect any internal cables.

  • See the documentation that comes with any external devices for additional cabling instructions. It might be easier for you to route cables before you connect the devices to the server.

  • Cable identifiers of some cables are printed on the cables that come with the server and optional devices. Use these identifiers to connect the cables to the correct connectors.

  • Ensure that the cable is not pinched and does not cover any connectors or obstruct any components on the system board.

  • Ensure that the relevant cables pass through the cable clips.

Note
Disengage all latches, release tabs, or locks on cable connectors when you disconnect cables from the system board. Failing to release them before removing the cables will damage the cable ports on the system board. Any damage to the cable ports might require replacing the system board.
Disconnect cables by pressing the release latches






Disconnect cables by pinching the release latches


For the cables that are routed through the M.2 cage clips, follow the suggested routing priority listed in the table below.
Table 1. Recommended routing priority for different types of cables
Routing priorityCable routing section
1. Rear backplane signal cableCable 2 in Cable routing for rear drive backplane
2. Rear backplane power cableCable 1 in Cable routing for rear drive backplane
3. PIB signal cableCable 3 in Cable routing for power input board (PIB)
4. PIB power cable 0Cable 1 in Cable routing for power input board (PIB)
5. PIB power cable 1Cable 2 in Cable routing for power input board (PIB)
6. Front backplane power cable 1Cable 1 in Cable routing for front backplane power
7. Front backplane power cable 2Cable 2 in Cable routing for front backplane power
8. Front backplane power cable 3Cable 3 in Cable routing for front backplane power
9. Front backplane signal cables 1–3NoteCable 1 2 3 in Cable routing for front backplane signals
Note
No particular orders for the front backplane signal cables routed through the M.2 cage clips.