8i/16i RAID/HBA adapter + 8i RAID adapters (Tri-mode)
The following shows the cable connections for the 8 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 16 x 2.5-inch AnyBay configuration with one 8i/16i RAID/HBA adapter and two Tri-mode 8i RAID adapters for U.3 drives.
| From | To |
|---|---|
Backplane 1: SAS | 8i/16i* RAID/HBA adapter on PCIe slot 2:
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Backplane 2: SAS | Tri-mode 8i RAID adapter on PCIe slot 3: C0 |
Backplane 2: SAS | Tri-mode 8i RAID adapter on PCIe slot 5: C0 |
Note
*If a 16i RAID adapter is used, SAS cable 1 has an extra dummy connector (not shown in below illustration) to connect to the other connector of the 16i RAID adapter.
Connections between connectors: 1 ↔ 1, 2 ↔ 2, 3 ↔ 3, ... n ↔ n
Figure 1. Cable routing for the 8 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 16 x 2.5-inch AnyBay configuration with one 8i/16i RAID/HBA adapter and two Tri-mode 8i RAID adapters
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