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Backplanes: server models with 2.5-inch drive backplanes

This section provides backplane cable connection information for server models with 2.5-inch drive backplanes.

Before you start​

Ensure below parts are removed before starting cable routing for front backplanes.

Power cable connections​

Connect the power cables for the front 2.5-inch drive backplanes as illustrated. Power cable connections are the same for the following 8 x 2.5-inch front drive backplanes.

  • 8 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA backplane

  • 8 x 2.5-inch NVMe backplane

  • 8 x 2.5-inch AnyBay backplane

Figure 1. Power cable connections for 8 x 2.5-inch drive backplanes
Power cable connections for 8 x 2.5-inch drive backplanes

Signal cable connections​

Refer to the specific topic for signal cable connections depending on the backplanes you have installed.