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1 x SAS/SATA + 2 x NVMe backplanes

This section lists the required components for server models with 1 x SAS/SATA + 2 x NVMe 3.5-inch hot-swap backplanes.

Note
  • Connections between connectors; 11, 22, 33, ... nn

  • 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.

Onboard NVMe/SATA

NVMe cable routing
Figure 1. NVMe cable routing to system board
NVMe cable routing to system board
FromToCable
1 BP1: NVMe 0-1PCIe 1 (onboard)SlimSAS x8 to MCIO x8 pair (820 mm/780 mm)
2 BP1: NVMe 2-3PCIe 2 (onboard)
3 BP2: NVMe 0-1PCIe 3 (onboard)SlimSAS x8 to MCIO x8 pair (325 mm/160 mm)
4 BP2: NVMe 2-3PCIe 4 (onboard)
SAS/SATA cable routing
Figure 2. SAS/SATA cable routing to system board
SAS/SATA cable routing to system board
FromToCable
1 BP3: SAS/SATASATA 0-3 (onboard)SlimSAS x4 to SlimSAS x4 (540 mm)

Onboard NVMe + 1 x 8i RAID/HBA

NVMe cable routing
Figure 3. NVMe cable routing to system board
NVMe cable routing to system board
FromToCable
1 BP1: NVMe 0-1PCIe 1 (onboard)SlimSAS x8 to MCIO x8 pair (820 mm/780 mm)
2 BP1: NVMe 2-3PCIe 2 (onboard)
3 BP2: NVMe 0-1PCIe 3 (onboard)SlimSAS x8 to MCIO x8 pair (325 mm/160 mm)
4 BP2: NVMe 2-3PCIe 4 (onboard)
SAS/SATA cable routing
Figure 4. SAS/SATA cable routing to PCIe slot 9
SAS/SATA cable routing to PCIe slot 9
FromToCable
3 BP3: SAS/SATA
  • 8i G4: C0

  • 8i G3: C0, C1

  • Gen 4: SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x4*2 (840 mm/840 mm)

  • Gen 3: Mini-SAS x4*2 to SlimSAS x4*2 (840 mm/840 mm)

Onboard NVMe + 1 x 16i RAID/HBA

NVMe cable routing
Figure 5. NVMe cable routing to system board
NVMe cable routing to system board
FromToCable
1 BP1: NVMe 0-1PCIe 1 (onboard)SlimSAS x8 to MCIO x8 pair (820 mm/780 mm)
2 BP1: NVMe 2-3PCIe 2 (onboard)
3 BP2: NVMe 0-1PCIe 3 (onboard)SlimSAS x8 to MCIO x8 pair (325 mm/160 mm)
4 BP2: NVMe 2-3PCIe 4 (onboard)
SAS/SATA cable routing
Figure 6. SAS/SATA cable routing to PCIe slot 9
SAS/SATA cable routing to PCIe slot 9
FromToCable
3 BP3: SAS/SATA
  • 16i G4: C0

  • 16i G3: C0, C1

  • Gen 4: SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x4*2 (840 mm/840 mm)

  • Gen 3: Mini-SAS x4*2 to SlimSAS x4*2 (840 mm/840 mm)

Onboard NVMe + 1 x 24i RAID/HBA

NVMe cable routing
Figure 7. NVMe cable routing to system board
NVMe cable routing to system board
FromToCable
1 BP1: NVMe 0-1PCIe 1 (onboard)SlimSAS x8 to MCIO x8 pair (820 mm/780 mm)
2 BP1: NVMe 2-3PCIe 2 (onboard)
3 BP2: NVMe 0-1PCIe 3 (onboard)SlimSAS x8 to MCIO x8 pair (325 mm/160 mm)
4 BP2: NVMe 2-3PCIe 4 (onboard)
SAS/SATA cable routing
Figure 8. SAS/SATA cable routing to PCIe slot 9
SAS/SATA cable routing to PCIe slot 9
FromToCable
3 BP3: SAS/SATA24i G3: C0, C1Gen 3: Mini-SAS x4*2 to SlimSAS x4*2 (840 mm/840 mm)

Onboard NVMe/SATA + 1 x retimer

NVMe cable routing
Note
Depending on your configuration, the adapter will be installed in top PCIe zone or bottom PCIe zone.
Figure 9. NVMe cable routing to system board and top PCIe zone
NVMe cable routing to system board and top PCIe zone
Figure 10. NVMe cable routing to system board and bottom PCIe zone
NVMe cable routing to system board and bottom PCIe zone
FromToCable
1 BP1: NVMe 0-1Retimer: C0SlimSAS x8 to MCIO x8 pair (700 mm/700 mm)
2 BP1: NVMe 2-3Retimer: C1
3 BP2: NVMe 0-1PCIe 3 (onboard)SlimSAS x8 to MCIO x8 pair (325 mm/160 mm)
4 BP2: NVMe 2-3PCIe 4 (onboard)
SAS/SATA cable routing
Figure 11. SAS/SATA cable routing to system board
SAS/SATA cable routing to system board
FromToCable
1 BP3: SAS/SATASATA 0-3 (onboard)SlimSAS x4 to SlimSAS x4 (540 mm)

Onboard NVMe + 1 x retimer + 1 x 8i RAID/HBA

NVMe cable routing
Note
Depending on your configuration, the adapter will be installed in top PCIe zone or bottom PCIe zone.
Figure 12. NVMe cable routing to system board and top PCIe zone
NVMe cable routing to system board and top PCIe zone
Figure 13. NVMe cable routing to system board and bottom PCIe zone
NVMe cable routing to system board and bottom PCIe zone
FromToCable
1 BP1: NVMe 0-1Retimer: C0SlimSAS x8 to MCIO x8 pair (700 mm/700 mm)
2 BP1: NVMe 2-3Retimer: C1
3 BP2: NVMe 0-1PCIe 3 (onboard)SlimSAS x8 to MCIO x8 pair (325 mm/160 mm)
4 BP2: NVMe 2-3PCIe 4 (onboard)
SAS/SATA cable routing
Figure 14. SAS/SATA cable routing to PCIe slot 9
SAS/SATA cable routing to PCIe slot 9
FromToCable
3 BP3: SAS/SATA
  • 8i G4: C0

  • 8i G3: C0, C1

  • Gen 4: SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x4*2 (840 mm/840 mm)

  • Gen 3: Mini-SAS x4*2 to SlimSAS x4*2 (840 mm/840 mm)

Onboard NVMe + 1 x retimer + 1 x 16i RAID/HBA

NVMe cable routing
Note
Depending on your configuration, the adapter will be installed in top PCIe zone or bottom PCIe zone.
Figure 15. NVMe cable routing to system board and top PCIe zone
NVMe cable routing to system board and top PCIe zone
Figure 16. NVMe cable routing to system board and bottom PCIe zone
NVMe cable routing to system board and bottom PCIe zone
FromToCable
1 BP1: NVMe 0-1Retimer: C0SlimSAS x8 to MCIO x8 pair (700 mm/700 mm)
2 BP1: NVMe 2-3Retimer: C1
3 BP2: NVMe 0-1PCIe 3 (onboard)SlimSAS x8 to MCIO x8 pair (325 mm/160 mm)
4 BP2: NVMe 2-3PCIe 4 (onboard)
SAS/SATA cable routing
Figure 17. SAS/SATA cable routing to PCIe slot 9
SAS/SATA cable routing to PCIe slot 9
FromToCable
3 BP3: SAS/SATA
  • 16i G4: C0

  • 16i G3: C0, C1

  • Gen 4: SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x4*2 (840 mm/840 mm)

  • Gen 3: Mini-SAS x4*2 to SlimSAS x4*2 (840 mm/840 mm)

Onboard NVMe + 1 x retimer + 1 x 24i RAID/HBA

NVMe cable routing
Note
Depending on your configuration, the adapter will be installed in top PCIe zone or bottom PCIe zone.
Figure 18. NVMe cable routing to system board and top PCIe zone
NVMe cable routing to system board and top PCIe zone
Figure 19. NVMe cable routing to system board and bottom PCIe zone
NVMe cable routing to system board and bottom PCIe zone
FromToCable
1 BP1: NVMe 0-1Retimer: C0SlimSAS x8 to MCIO x8 pair (700 mm/700 mm)
2 BP1: NVMe 2-3Retimer: C1
3 BP2: NVMe 0-1PCIe 3 (onboard)SlimSAS x8 to MCIO x8 pair (325 mm/160 mm)
4 BP2: NVMe 2-3PCIe 4 (onboard)
SAS/SATA cable routing
Figure 20. SAS/SATA cable routing to PCIe slot 9
SAS/SATA cable routing to PCIe slot 9
FromToCable
3 BP3: SAS/SATA24i G3: C0, C1Gen 3: Mini-SAS x4*2 to SlimSAS x4*2 (840 mm/840 mm)