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Internal cable routing

Some of the components in the server have internal cables and cable connectors.

To connect cables, observe the following guidelines:

  • Turn off the server before you connect or disconnect any internal cables.

  • See the documentation that comes with any external devices for additional cabling instructions. It might be easier for you to route cables before you connect the devices to the server.

  • Cable identifiers of some cables are printed on the cables that come with the server and optional devices. Use these identifiers to connect the cables to the correct connectors.

  • Ensure that the cable is not pinched and does not cover any connectors or obstruct any components on the system board.

  • Ensure that the relevant cables pass through the cable clips.

Note
Disengage all latches, release tabs, or locks on cable connectors when you disconnect cables from the system board. Failing to release them before removing the cables will damage the cable sockets on the system board, which are fragile. Any damage to the cable sockets might require replacing the system board.

Press the release tab and disengage the connector from the cable socket. Do not pull the cable using force.


Squeeze the release tabs at both sides and disengage the connector from the cable socket, or use the pull loop handle to disconnect the cable. Do not pull the cable straight up using force. Do not pull the connector straight up using force.

  • VGA connector
    Use the section to understand the cable routing for the VGA connector on the left rack latch.
  • Front I/O assembly
    Use the section to understand the cable routing for the front I/O assembly.
  • GPU
    Use the section to understand the cable routing for the GPUs.
  • Backplane
    Use the section to understand the cable routing for backplanes.