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Backplanes: server models with 2.5-inch front drive bays

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

Note

For the server with a performance heat sink (T-shape), remove the heat sink first before disconnecting or connecting the cables which connect to PCIe 1, PCIe 2, PCIe 3, PCIe 4, PCIe 7, or PCIe 8 connectors (see the table below). After disconnecting or connecting the cables, install the heat sink back to the server. See Remove a heat sink and Install a heat sink



  • 1 PCIe 1 Connector

  • 2 PCIe 2 Connector

  • 3 PCIe 3 Connector

  • 4 PCIe 4 Connector

  • 5 PCIe 7 Connector

  • 6 PCIe 8 Connector

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 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

FromTo
1 Backplane 1: PWR1 Backplane 1 power connector on the system board assembly
2 Backplane 2: PWR2 Backplane 2 power connector on the system board assembly
3 Backplane 3: PWR3 Backplane 3 power connector on the system board assembly

Signal cable connections​

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