3.5-inch simple-swap drive model

Use this section to understand how to route cables for the 3.5-inch simple-swap drive models.

3.5-inch simple-swap drive model with software RAID​

If you are implementing RAID through software, route the SAS cables and power cable as shown in the following illustration.

Figure 1. 3.5-inch simple-swap drive model with software RAID

Table 1. 3.5-inch simple-swap drive model with software RAID

1 Backplane power connector

3.5-inch simple-swap drive model with hardware RAID​

If you are implementing RAID through hardware, route the signal cable and the power cable as shown in the following illustration.

Table 2. Backplates for RAID x30 / x40 adapter

For RAID x30 adapter:	For RAID x40 adapter:
4 x 3.5'' simple-swap backplate, miniSAS HD to SAS	4 x 3.5'' simple-swap backplate, slimSAS HD to SAS

Figure 2. 3.5-inch simple-swap drive model with hardware RAID

Table 3. 3.5-inch simple-swap drive model with hardware RAID

1 Backplane Power connector