Server models with sixteen 2.5-inch hot-swap drives

Use this section to understand the cable routing for server models with sixteen 2.5-inch hot-swap drives.

Figure 1. Cable routing for server models with sixteen 2.5-inch hot-swap drives and two 8i adapters

Cable routing for server models with sixteen 2.5-inch hot-swap drives and 8i adapters

Cable	From	To
`1` SAS signal cable*	SAS 0 and SAS 1 connectors on the backplane 1	HBA/RAID adapter installed in PCIe slot 4: Gen 3: C0C1 Gen 4: C0
`2` SAS signal cable*	SAS 0 and SAS 1 connectors on the backplane 2	HBA/RAID adapter installed in PCIe slot 1: Gen 3: C0C1 Gen 4: C0
`3` Power cable	Power connector 1 on the backplane	Backplane 1 power connector on the system board
`4` Power cable	Power connector 2 on the backplane	Backplane 2 power connector on the system board

Note

*When Gen 4 HBA/RAID adapter is installed, ensure you use Gen 4 SAS signal cable (ThinkSystem SR550/SR590/SR650 2.5" SAS/SATA/AnyBay 8-Bay X40 RAID Cable Kit).

Figure 2. Cable routing for server models with sixteen 2.5-inch hot-swap drives, 8i adapters, and serial port module

Cable	From	To
`1` SAS signal cable*	SAS 0 and SAS 1 connectors on the backplane 1	HBA/RAID adapter installed in PCIe slot 1: Gen 3: C0C1 Gen 4: C0
`2` SAS signal cable*	SAS 0 and SAS 1 connectors on the backplane 2	HBA/RAID adapter installed in PCIe slot 2: Gen 3: C0C1 Gen 4: C0
`3` Power cable	Power connector 1 on the backplane	Backplane 1 power connector on the system board
`4` Power cable	Power connector 2 on the backplane	Backplane 2 power connector on the system board

Note

*When Gen 4 HBA/RAID adapter is installed, ensure you use Gen 4 SAS signal cable (ThinkSystem SR550/SR590/SR650 2.5" SAS/SATA/AnyBay 8-Bay X40 RAID Cable Kit).

Figure 3. Cable routing for server models with sixteen 2.5-inch hot-swap drives and 16i adapter

Cable	From	To
`1` SAS signal cable*	SAS 0 and SAS 1 connectors on the backplane 1	HBA/RAID adapter installed in PCIe slot 4: Gen 3: C0C1 Gen 4: C0
`2` SAS signal cable*	SAS 0 and SAS 1 connectors on the backplane 2	HBA/RAID adapter installed in PCIe slot 4: Gen 3: C2C3 Gen 4: C1
`3` Power cable	Power connector 1 on the backplane	Backplane 1 power connector on the system board
`4` Power cable	Power connector 2 on the backplane	Backplane 2 power connector on the system board

Note

*When Gen 4 HBA/RAID adapter is installed, ensure you use Gen 4 SAS signal cable (ThinkSystem SR550/SR590/SR650 2.5" SAS/SATA/AnyBay 8-Bay X40 RAID Cable Kit).

Figure 4. Cable routing for server models with sixteen 2.5-inch hot-swap drives, 16i adapter, and serial port module

Cable	From	To
`1` SAS signal cable*	SAS 0 and SAS 1 connectors on the backplane 1	HBA/RAID adapter installed in PCIe slot 1: Gen 3: C0C1 Gen 4: C0
`2` SAS signal cable*	SAS 0 and SAS 1 connectors on the backplane 2	HBA/RAID adapter installed in PCIe slot 1: Gen 3: C2C3 Gen 4: C1
`3` Power cable	Power connector 1 on the backplane	Backplane power connector 1 on the system board
`4` Power cable	Power connector 2 on the backplane	Backplane power connector 2 on the system board

Note

*When Gen 4 HBA/RAID adapter is installed, ensure you use Gen 4 SAS signal cable (ThinkSystem SR550/SR590/SR650 2.5" SAS/SATA/AnyBay 8-Bay X40 RAID Cable Kit).

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