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Rear I/O and OCP module cable routing

Follow instructions in this section to install and route the cables for the rear I/O module and OCP module.

Note
  • Connections between connectors; 1↔1, 2↔2, 3↔3, ... n↔n
  • When routing the cables, make sure that all cables are routed appropriately through the corresponding cable guides and cable clips.
Attention

  • When routing cables, ensure that the rear I/O cable 2 is not lying on top of the PDB power cable at its connector area.

Figure 1. Cables for the rear I/O module and OCP module

FromTo (system board)Cable
1 Rear OCP slot (secured with screws)1a OCP connectorOCP connector to MCIO x16 + MCIO x8 (315 mm / 355 mm)
1b OCP power and sideband connector
2 Rear I/O signal connector (on rear I/O module)2 Rear I/O connectorLow-profile SlimSAS x8 to low-profile SlimSAS x8 (750 mm)
Note
When connecting the rear I/O cable to the rear I/O module, make sure to secure the attached grounding cable with a screw.
Figure 2. Installation of the rear I/O cable and grounding cable
Installation of the rear I/O cable and grounding cable