3 x SAS/SATA backplanes
This section lists the required components for server models with 3 x SAS/SATA 3.5-inch hot-swap backplanes.
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.
Y-cables are shown as individual cables in the illustrations for each backplane.
Secure unused end of Y-cable under the cable clip.
Connect cables prioritizing Gen 4 RAID adapters.
For more information on the cables that are used, see Backplane cable list.
2 x 8i RAID/HBA
| SAS/SATA cable routing | ||
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Note Depending on your configuration, the adapter will be installed in top PCIe zone or bottom PCIe zone. Figure 1. SAS/SATA cable routing to top PCIe zone  Figure 2. SAS/SATA cable routing to bottom PCIe zone  | ||
| From | To | Cable |
| 1 BP1: SAS/SATA |
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| 2 BP2: SAS/SATA | ||
| 3 BP3: SAS/SATA |
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1 x 16i RAID/HBA
| SAS/SATA cable routing | ||
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Figure 3. SAS/SATA cable routing to PCIe slot 9  | ||
| From | To | Cable |
| 1 BP1: SAS/SATA |
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| 2 BP2: SAS/SATA | ||
| 3 BP3: SAS/SATA |
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1 x 24i RAID/HBA
| SAS/SATA cable routing | ||
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Figure 4. SAS/SATA cable routing to PCIe slot 9 | ||
| From | To | Cable |
| 1 BP1: SAS/SATA | 24i G3: C0, C1 | Gen 3: Mini-SAS x4*2 to SlimSAS x4*2 (590 mm/590 mm) |
| 2 BP2: SAS/SATA | ||
| 3 BP3: SAS/SATA | 24i G3: C2, C3 | Gen 3: Mini-SAS x4*2 to SlimSAS x4*2 (840 mm/840 mm) |
1 x CFF RAID/HBA
| SAS/SATA cable routing | ||
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Figure 5. SAS/SATA cable routing to CFF RAID/HBA adapter  | ||
| From | To | Cable |
| 1 BP1: SAS/SATA | CFF RAID/HBA: C0 | SlimSAS x4 to SlimSAS x4 (260 mm) |
| 2 BP2: SAS/SATA | CFF RAID/HBA: C1 | SlimSAS x4 to SlimSAS x4 (260 mm) |
| 3 BP3: SAS/SATA | CFF RAID/HBA: C2 | SlimSAS x4 to SlimSAS x4 (720 mm) |