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Server models with twelve 3.5-inch hot-swap drives

Use this section to understand the cable routing for server models with twelve 3.5-inch hot-swap drives.

Figure 1. Cable routing for server models with twelve 3.5-inch hot-swap drives and 16i adapter
Cable routing for server models with twelve 3.5-inch hot-swap drives and 16i adapter

CableFromTo
1 SAS signal cable*SAS 0 and SAS 1 connectors on the backplane
HBA/RAID adapter installed in PCIe slot 4:
  • Gen 3: C0C1

  • Gen 4: C0

2 SAS signal cable*SAS 2 connector on the backplane
HBA/RAID adapter installed in PCIe slot 4:
  • Gen 3: C2

  • Gen 4: C1

3 Power cablePower connector 1 on the backplaneBackplane power connector 1 on the system board
4 Power cablePower connector 2 on the backplaneBackplane power connector 2 on the system board
Note
*When Gen 4 HBA/RAID adapter is installed, ensure you use Gen 4 SAS signal cables (ThinkSystem SR550 3.5" SAS/SATA 12-Bay X40 RAID Cable Kit).
Figure 2. Cable routing for server models with twelve 3.5-inch hot-swap drives, 16i adapter, and serial port module
Cable routing for server models with twelve 3.5-inch hot-swap drives, 16i adapter, and serial port module

CableFromTo
1 SAS signal cable*SAS 0 and SAS 1 connectors on the backplane
HBA/RAID adapter installed in PCIe slot 1:
  • Gen 3: C0C1

  • Gen 4: C0

2 SAS signal cable*SAS 2 connector on the backplane
HBA/RAID adapter installed in PCIe slot 1:
  • Gen 3: C2

  • Gen 4: C1

3 Power cablePower connector 1 on the backplaneBackplane power connector 1 on the system board
4 Power cablePower connector 2 on the backplaneBackplane power connector 2 on the system board
Note
*When Gen 4 HBA/RAID adapter is installed, ensure you use Gen 4 SAS signal cables (ThinkSystem SR550 3.5" SAS/SATA 12-Bay X40 RAID Cable Kit).