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Server models with eight 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drives

Use this section to understand the connectors on the backplane and internal cable routing for server models with eight 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drives.

Figure 1. Connectors on the backplane for eight 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drives
Connectors on the backplane for eight 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drives

1 SAS 1 connector2 Power connector3 SAS 0 connector

Server models with eight 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drives and one 8i HBA/RAID adapter​

Note

  • Gen 4 HBA/RAID adapter cannot be installed in the inner raid adapter slot.

  • *When Gen 4 HBA/RAID adapter is installed, ensure you use Gen 4 SAS signal cable (ThinkSystem SR530/SR570/SR630 2.5" SAS/SATA 8-Bay X40 RAID Cable Kit).

Figure 2. Cable routing for server models with eight 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drives and one 8i HBA/RAID adapter
Cable routing for server models with eight 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drives and one 8i HBA/RAID adapter

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1 Power cable for front backplanePower connector on the front backplaneFront-backplane power connector on the system board
2 SAS signal cable for front backplane*SAS 0 and SAS 1 connectors on the front backplane

8i HBA/RAID adapter

  • Gen 3: C0C1

  • Gen 4: C0

Server models with eight 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drives, one 16i HBA/RAID adapter, and rear drive assembly​

Note

  • The cable routing illustration is based on the scenario that the rear hot-swap drive assembly is installed. Depending on the model, the rear hot-swap drive assembly might not be available on your server.

  • Gen 4 HBA/RAID adapter cannot be installed in the inner raid adapter slot.

  • *When Gen 4 HBA/RAID adapter is installed, ensure you use Gen 4 SAS signal cable (ThinkSystem SR570/SR630 2.5" AnyBay 10-Bay X40 RAID Cable Kit).

Figure 3. Cable routing for server models with eight 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drives, one 16i HBA/RAID adapter, and rear drive assembly
Cable routing for server models with eight 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drives, one 16i HBA/RAID adapter, and rear drive assembly

CableFromTo
1 Power cable for front backplanePower connector on the front backplaneFront-backplane power connector on the system board
2 SAS signal cable for front backplane*SAS 0 and SAS 1 connectors on the front backplane

16i HBA/RAID adapter

  • Gen 3: C0C1

  • Gen 4: C0

3 SAS signal cable for rear backplane*SAS connector on the rear backplane

16i HBA/RAID adapter

  • Gen 3: C2

  • Gen 4: C1

4 Power cable for rear backplanePower connector on the rear backplaneRear-backplane power connector on the system board

Server models with eight 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drives and a full-height half-length GPU​

Note
Cable 3 is only available for P4000/RTX4000 GPU.
Figure 4. Cable routing for server models with eight 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drives and a full-height half-length GPU
Cable routing for server models with eight 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drives and a full-height half-length GPU

CableFromTo
1 Power cable for front backplanePower connector on the front backplaneFront-backplane power connector on the system board
2 SAS signal cable for front backplaneSAS 0 and SAS 1 connectors on the front backplaneC0 and C1 connectors on the RAID adapter
3 GPU power cable (only available for P4000/RTX4000 GPU)Power connector on P4000/RTX4000 GPURear-backplane power connector on the system board