3 x SAS/SATA backplanes
This section lists the required components for server models with 3 x SAS/SATA 2.5-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.
Connect cables prioritizing Gen 4 RAID adapters.
For more information on the cables that are used, see Backplane cable list.
3 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 |
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| 3 BP3: SAS/SATA |
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1 x 8i RAID/HBA + 1 x 16i 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 3. SAS/SATA cable routing to top PCIe zone  Figure 4. SAS/SATA cable routing to bottom PCIe zone  | ||
| From | To | Cable |
| 1 BP1: SAS/SATA |
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| 2 BP2: SAS/SATA |
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| 3 BP3: SAS/SATA |
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1 x 8i RAID/HBA + 1 x 24i 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 5. SAS/SATA cable routing to top PCIe zone Figure 6. SAS/SATA cable routing to bottom PCIe zone | ||
| From | To | Cable |
| 1 BP1: SAS/SATA | 24i G3: C0, C1 | Gen 3: Mini-SAS x4*2 to SlimSAS x8 (640 mm) |
| 2 BP2: SAS/SATA | 24i G3: C2, C3 | Gen 3: Mini-SAS x4*2 to SlimSAS x8 (640 mm) |
| 3 BP3: SAS/SATA |
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1 x 24i RAID/HBA
| SAS/SATA cable routing | ||
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Figure 7. SAS/SATA cable routing to PCIe slot 8  | ||
| From | To | Cable |
| 1 BP1: SAS/SATA | 24i G3: C0, C1 | Gen 3: Mini-SAS x4*2 to SlimSAS x8 (640 mm) |
| 2 BP2: SAS/SATA | 24i G3: C2, C3 | Gen 3: Mini-SAS x4*2 to SlimSAS x8 (640 mm) |
| 3 BP3: SAS/SATA | 24i G3: C4, C5 | Gen 3: Mini-SAS x4*2 to SlimSAS x8 (930 mm) |
1 x 32i RAID/HBA
| SAS/SATA cable routing | ||
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Figure 8. SAS/SATA cable routing to PCIe slot 8 | ||
| From | To | Cable |
| 1 BP1: SAS/SATA | 32i G4: C0 | SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 (720 mm) |
| 2 BP2: SAS/SATA | 32i G4: C1 | SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 (720 mm) |
| 3 BP3: SAS/SATA | 32i G4: C2 | SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 (720 mm) |
Onboard SATA + 1 x CFF RAID/HBA
| SAS/SATA cable routing | ||
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Figure 9. SAS/SATA cable routing to system board and CFF RAID/HBA adapter  | ||
| From | To | Cable |
| 1 BP1: SAS/SATA | SATA 0-3, 4-7 (onboard) | SlimSAS x4*2 to SlimSAS x8 (430 mm/430 mm) |
| 2 BP2: SAS/SATA | CFF RAID/HBA: C0, C1 | SlimSAS x4*2 to SlimSAS x8 (260 mm/260 mm) |
| 3 BP3: SAS/SATA | CFF RAID/HBA: C2, C3 | SlimSAS x4*2 to SlimSAS x8 (430 mm/430 mm) |