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3.5-inch simple-swap drive backplate cable routing

Use the section to understand the cable routing for the 3.5-inch simple-swap drive backplate.

Note

  • Connections between connectors; 1↔1, 2↔2, 3↔3, ... n↔n

  • When routing the cables, ensure that all cables are routed appropriately through the cable guides and cable clips.

Backplate 1​

Table 1. Cable connection for backplate 1
FromTo
1 Backplate: Power cablePower distribution board: BP 1 power connector
2 Backplate: Signal cableSystem board: SATA 0-3 connector
Figure 1. Cable routing for backplate 1
Cable routing for backplate 1

Backplate 2​

Table 2. Cable connection for backplate 2
FromTo
1 Backplate: Power cablePower distribution board: BP 2 power connector
2 Backplate: Signal cableSystem board: SATA 4-7 connector
Figure 2. Cable routing for backplate 2
Cable routing for backplate 2

Backplate 3​

Table 3. Cable connection for backplate 3
FromTo
1 Backplate: Power cablePower distribution board: BP 3 power connector
2 Backplate: Signal cableSystem board: SATA 8-11 connector
Figure 3. Cable routing for backplate 3
Cable routing for backplate 3