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Internal cable routing

Some of the components in the server come with internal cables meant for specific connectors.

Before connecting the cables, read the following guidelines carefully:

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

  • Refer to the documentation that comes with any external devices for additional cabling instructions.

  • Make use of the identifiers printed on the cables to locate the proper connectors.

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

Note
  1. 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. Do not pull the connector straight up using force.

  2. When installing the front system fan into the chassis, make sure the cables do not interfere with the two posts and the fan is firmly seated.

  • Fan power cable
    Use the section to understand the internal routing and connectors for the fan power cables.
  • Front panel
    Use the section to understand the cable routing for the front panel.
  • Optical drive
    Use the section to understand the cable routing for the optical drives.
  • Tape drive
    Use the section to understand the cable routing for the tape drive.
  • Redundant power supply
    Use the section to understand the cable routing for the redundant power supply.
  • Fixed power supply
    Use the section to understand the cable routing for the fixed power supply.
  • Simple-swap-drive backplate
    Use the section to understand the cable routing for the simple-swap-drive backplate.
  • Hot-swap-drive backplane
    Use the section to understand the cable routing for hot-swap-drive backplanes.