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Server models with eight 3.5-inch simple-swap drives

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

Figure 1. Cable routing for server models with eight 3.5-inch simple-swap drives
Cable routing for server models with eight 3.5-inch simple-swap drives

The simple-swap drive backplate comes with two power cables and two signal cables. Connect the cables to the system board.
FromTo
1 Mini-SAS cable labeled with 0SATA 0-3 connector on the system board
2 Mini-SAS cable labeled with 1SATA 4-7 connector on the system board
3 Power cable labeled with 0Backplane power connector 1 on the system board
4 Power cable labeled with 1Backplane power connector 2 on the system board