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2 x SAS/SATA + 2 x NVMe backplanes

This section lists the required components for server models with 2 x SAS/SATA + 2 x NVMe 2.5-inch hot-swap backplanes.

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.

  • 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.

This configuration contains the following combinations:

Onboard NVMe/SATA + 2 x retimers + 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 1. NVMe cable routing to system board and top PCIe zone
NVMe cable routing to system board and top PCIe zone
Figure 2. NVMe cable routing to system board and bottom PCIe zone
NVMe cable routing to system board and bottom PCIe zone
FromToCable
1 BP1: NVMe 0-1PCIe 1 (onboard)SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 pair (820 mm/780 mm)
2 BP1: NVMe 2-3PCIe 2 (onboard)
3 BP1: NVMe 4-5PCIe 3 (onboard)SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 pair (325 mm/160 mm)
4 BP1: NVMe 6-7PCIe 4 (onboard)
5 BP2: NVMe 0-1Retimer: C0SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 pair (700 mm/700 mm)
6 BP2: NVMe 2-3Retimer: C1
7 BP2: NVMe 4-5Retimer: C0SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 pair (700 mm/700 mm)
8 BP2: NVMe 6-7Retimer: C1
SAS/SATA cable routing
Figure 3. SAS/SATA cable routing to system board and PCIe slot 9
SAS/SATA cable routing to system board and PCIe slot 9
FromToCable
1 BP3: SAS/SATASATA 0-3, 4-7 (onboard)SlimSAS x4*2 to SlimSAS x8 (430 mm/430 mm)
2 BP4: SAS/SATA

  • 8i G4: C0

  • 8i G3: C0, C1

  • Gen 4: SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 (720 mm)

  • Gen 3: Mini-SAS x4*2 to SlimSAS x8 (640 mm)

Onboard NVMe + 2 x retimers + 2 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 4. NVMe cable routing to system board and top PCIe zone
NVMe cable routing to system board and top PCIe zone
Figure 5. NVMe cable routing to system board and bottom PCIe zone
NVMe cable routing to system board and bottom PCIe zone
FromToCable
1 BP1: NVMe 0-1PCIe 1 (onboard)SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 pair (820 mm/780 mm)
2 BP1: NVMe 2-3PCIe 2 (onboard)
3 BP1: NVMe 4-5PCIe 3 (onboard)SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 pair (325 mm/160 mm)
4 BP1: NVMe 6-7PCIe 4 (onboard)
5 BP2: NVMe 0-1Retimer: C0SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 pair (700 mm/700 mm)
6 BP2: NVMe 2-3Retimer: C1
7 BP2: NVMe 4-5Retimer: C0SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 pair (700 mm/700 mm)
8 BP2: NVMe 6-7Retimer: C1
SAS/SATA cable routing
Note
Depending on your configuration, the adapter will be installed in top PCIe zone or bottom PCIe zone.
Figure 6. SAS/SATA cable routing to top PCIe zone
SAS/SATA cable routing to top PCIe zone
Figure 7. SAS/SATA cable routing to bottom PCIe zone
SAS/SATA cable routing to bottom PCIe zone
FromToCable
1 BP3: SAS/SATA

  • 8i G4: C0

  • 8i G3: C0, C1

  • Gen 4: SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 (720 mm)

  • Gen 3: Mini-SAS x4*2 to SlimSAS x8 (640 mm)

2 BP4: SAS/SATA

  • 8i G4: C0

  • 8i G3: C0, C1

  • Gen 4: SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 (720 mm)

  • Gen 3: Mini-SAS x4*2 to SlimSAS x8 (640 mm)

Onboard NVMe + 2 x retimers + 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 8. NVMe cable routing to system board and top PCIe zone
NVMe cable routing to system board and top PCIe zone
Figure 9. NVMe cable routing to system board and bottom PCIe zone
NVMe cable routing to system board and bottom PCIe zone
FromToCable
1 BP1: NVMe 0-1PCIe 1 (onboard)SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 pair (820 mm/780 mm)
2 BP1: NVMe 2-3PCIe 2 (onboard)
3 BP1: NVMe 4-5PCIe 3 (onboard)SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 pair (325 mm/160 mm)
4 BP1: NVMe 6-7PCIe 4 (onboard)
5 BP2: NVMe 0-1Retimer: C0SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 pair (700 mm/700 mm)
6 BP2: NVMe 2-3Retimer: C1
7 BP2: NVMe 4-5Retimer: C0SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 pair (700 mm/700 mm)
8 BP2: NVMe 6-7Retimer: C1
SAS/SATA cable routing
Figure 10. SAS/SATA cable routing to PCIe slot 9
SAS/SATA cable routing to PCIe slot 9
FromToCable
1 BP3: SAS/SATA

  • 16i G4: C0

  • 16i G3: C0, C1

  • Gen 4: SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 (720 mm)

  • Gen 3: Mini-SAS x4*2 to SlimSAS x8 (640 mm)

2 BP4: SAS/SATA

  • 16i G4: C1

  • 16i G3: C2, C3

  • Gen 4: SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 (720 mm)

  • Gen 3: Mini-SAS x4*2 to SlimSAS x8 (640 mm)

Onboard NVMe + 2 x retimers + 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 11. NVMe cable routing to system board and top PCIe zone
NVMe cable routing to system board and top PCIe zone
Figure 12. NVMe cable routing to system board and bottom PCIe zone
NVMe cable routing to system board and bottom PCIe zone
FromToCable
1 BP1: NVMe 0-1PCIe 1 (onboard)SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 pair (820 mm/780 mm)
2 BP1: NVMe 2-3PCIe 2 (onboard)
3 BP1: NVMe 4-5PCIe 3 (onboard)SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 pair (325 mm/160 mm)
4 BP1: NVMe 6-7PCIe 4 (onboard)
5 BP2: NVMe 0-1Retimer: C0SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 pair (700 mm/700 mm)
6 BP2: NVMe 2-3Retimer: C1
7 BP2: NVMe 4-5Retimer: C0SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 pair (700 mm/700 mm)
8 BP2: NVMe 6-7Retimer: C1
SAS/SATA cable routing
Figure 13. SAS/SATA cable routing to PCIe slot 9
SAS/SATA cable routing to PCIe slot 9
FromToCable
1 BP3: SAS/SATA24i G3: C0, C1Gen 3: Mini-SAS x4*2 to SlimSAS x8 (930 mm)
2 BP4: SAS/SATA24i G3: C2, C3Gen 3: Mini-SAS x4*2 to SlimSAS x8 (930 mm)

Onboard NVMe + 2 x retimers + 1 x 32i RAID/HBA​

NVMe cable routing
Note
Depending on your configuration, the adapter will be installed in top PCIe zone or bottom PCIe zone.
Figure 14. NVMe cable routing to system board and top PCIe zone
NVMe cable routing to system board and top PCIe zone
Figure 15. NVMe cable routing to system board and bottom PCIe zone
NVMe cable routing to system board and bottom PCIe zone
FromToCable
1 BP1: NVMe 0-1PCIe 1 (onboard)SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 pair (820 mm/780 mm)
2 BP1: NVMe 2-3PCIe 2 (onboard)
3 BP1: NVMe 4-5PCIe 3 (onboard)SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 pair (325 mm/160 mm)
4 BP1: NVMe 6-7PCIe 4 (onboard)
5 BP2: NVMe 0-1Retimer: C0SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 pair (700 mm/700 mm)
6 BP2: NVMe 2-3Retimer: C1
7 BP2: NVMe 4-5Retimer: C0SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 pair (700 mm/700 mm)
8 BP2: NVMe 6-7Retimer: C1
SAS/SATA cable routing
Figure 16. SAS/SATA cable routing to PCIe slot 9
SAS/SATA cable routing to PCIe slot 9
FromToCable
1 BP3: SAS/SATA32i G4: C0SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 (720 mm)
2 BP4: SAS/SATA32i G4: C1SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 (880 mm)

Onboard SATA + 4 x retimers + 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 17. NVMe cable routing to top PCIe zone
NVMe cable routing to top PCIe zone
Figure 18. NVMe cable routing to bottom PCIe zone
NVMe cable routing to bottom PCIe zone
FromToCable
1 BP1: NVMe 0-1Retimer: C0SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 pair (700 mm/700 mm)
2 BP1: NVMe 2-3Retimer: C1
3 BP1: NVMe 4-5Retimer: C0SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 pair (700 mm/700 mm)
4 BP1: NVMe 6-7Retimer: C1
5 BP2: NVMe 0-1Retimer: C0SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 pair (700 mm/700 mm)
6 BP2: NVMe 2-3Retimer: C1
7 BP2: NVMe 4-5Retimer: C0SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 pair (700 mm/700 mm)
8 BP2: NVMe 6-7Retimer: C1
SAS/SATA cable routing
Figure 19. SAS/SATA cable routing to system board and bottom PCIe zone
SAS/SATA cable routing to system board and bottom PCIe zone
FromToCable
1 BP3: SAS/SATASATA 0-3, 4-7 (onboard)SlimSAS x4*2 to SlimSAS x8 (430 mm/430 mm)
2 BP4: SAS/SATA

  • 8i G4: C0

  • 8i G3: C0, C1

  • Gen 4: SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 (720 mm)

  • Gen 3: Mini-SAS x4*2 to SlimSAS x8 (640 mm)

4 x retimers + 2 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 20. NVMe cable routing to top PCIe zone
NVMe cable routing to top PCIe zone
Figure 21. NVMe cable routing to bottom PCIe zone
NVMe cable routing to bottom PCIe zone
FromToCable
1 BP1: NVMe 0-1Retimer: C0SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 pair (700 mm/700 mm)
2 BP1: NVMe 2-3Retimer: C1
3 BP1: NVMe 4-5Retimer: C0SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 pair (700 mm/700 mm)
4 BP1: NVMe 6-7Retimer: C1
5 BP2: NVMe 0-1Retimer: C0SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 pair (700 mm/700 mm)
6 BP2: NVMe 2-3Retimer: C1
7 BP2: NVMe 4-5Retimer: C0SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 pair (700 mm/700 mm)
8 BP2: NVMe 6-7Retimer: C1
SAS/SATA cable routing
Note
Depending on your configuration, the adapter will be installed in top PCIe zone or bottom PCIe zone.
Figure 22. SAS/SATA cable routing to top PCIe zone
SAS/SATA cable routing to top PCIe zone
Figure 23. SAS/SATA cable routing to bottom PCIe zone
SAS/SATA cable routing to bottom PCIe zone
FromToCable
1 BP3: SAS/SATA

  • 8i G4: C0

  • 8i G3: C0, C1

  • Gen 4: SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 (720 mm)

  • Gen 3: Mini-SAS x4*2 to SlimSAS x8 (640 mm)

2 BP4: SAS/SATA

  • 8i G4: C0

  • 8i G3: C0, C1

  • Gen 4: SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 (720 mm)

  • Gen 3: Mini-SAS x4*2 to SlimSAS x8 (640 mm)

4 x retimers + 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 24. NVMe cable routing to top PCIe zone
NVMe cable routing to top PCIe zone
Figure 25. NVMe cable routing to bottom PCIe zone
NVMe cable routing to bottom PCIe zone
FromToCable
1 BP1: NVMe 0-1Retimer: C0SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 pair (700 mm/700 mm)
2 BP1: NVMe 2-3Retimer: C1
3 BP1: NVMe 4-5Retimer: C0SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 pair (700 mm/700 mm)
4 BP1: NVMe 6-7Retimer: C1
5 BP2: NVMe 0-1Retimer: C0SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 pair (700 mm/700 mm)
6 BP2: NVMe 2-3Retimer: C1
7 BP2: NVMe 4-5Retimer: C0SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 pair (700 mm/700 mm)
8 BP2: NVMe 6-7Retimer: C1
SAS/SATA cable routing
Figure 26. SAS/SATA cable routing to PCIe slot 9
SAS/SATA cable routing to PCIe slot 9
FromToCable
1 BP3: SAS/SATA

  • 16i G4: C0

  • 16i G3: C0, C1

  • Gen 4: SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 (720 mm)

  • Gen 3: Mini-SAS x4*2 to SlimSAS x8 (640 mm)

2 BP4: SAS/SATA

  • 16i G4: C1

  • 16i G3: C2, C3

  • Gen 4: SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 (720 mm)

  • Gen 3: Mini-SAS x4*2 to SlimSAS x8 (640 mm)

4 x retimers + 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 27. NVMe cable routing to top PCIe zone
NVMe cable routing to top PCIe zone
Figure 28. NVMe cable routing to bottom PCIe zone
NVMe cable routing to bottom PCIe zone
FromToCable
1 BP1: NVMe 0-1Retimer: C0SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 pair (700 mm/700 mm)
2 BP1: NVMe 2-3Retimer: C1
3 BP1: NVMe 4-5Retimer: C0SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 pair (700 mm/700 mm)
4 BP1: NVMe 6-7Retimer: C1
5 BP2: NVMe 0-1Retimer: C0SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 pair (700 mm/700 mm)
6 BP2: NVMe 2-3Retimer: C1
7 BP2: NVMe 4-5Retimer: C0SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 pair (700 mm/700 mm)
8 BP2: NVMe 6-7Retimer: C1
SAS/SATA cable routing
Figure 29. SAS/SATA cable routing to PCIe slot 9
SAS/SATA cable routing to PCIe slot 9
FromToCable
1 BP3: SAS/SATA24i G3: C0, C1Gen 3: Mini-SAS x4*2 to SlimSAS x8 (930 mm)
2 BP4: SAS/SATA24i G3: C2, C3Gen 3: Mini-SAS x4*2 to SlimSAS x8 (930 mm)

4 x retimers + 1 x 32i RAID/HBA​

NVMe cable routing
Note
Depending on your configuration, the adapter will be installed in top PCIe zone or bottom PCIe zone.
Figure 30. NVMe cable routing to top PCIe zone
NVMe cable routing to top PCIe zone
Figure 31. NVMe cable routing to bottom PCIe zone
NVMe cable routing to bottom PCIe zone
FromToCable
1 BP1: NVMe 0-1Retimer: C0SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 pair (700 mm/700 mm)
2 BP1: NVMe 2-3Retimer: C1
3 BP1: NVMe 4-5Retimer: C0SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 pair (700 mm/700 mm)
4 BP1: NVMe 6-7Retimer: C1
5 BP2: NVMe 0-1Retimer: C0SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 pair (700 mm/700 mm)
6 BP2: NVMe 2-3Retimer: C1
7 BP2: NVMe 4-5Retimer: C0SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 pair (700 mm/700 mm)
8 BP2: NVMe 6-7Retimer: C1
SAS/SATA cable routing
Figure 32. SAS/SATA cable routing to PCIe slot 9
SAS/SATA cable routing to PCIe slot 9
FromToCable
1 BP3: SAS/SATA32i G4: C0SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 (720 mm)
2 BP4: SAS/SATA32i G4: C1SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 (880 mm)

4 x retimers + 1 x CFF RAID/HBA​

NVMe cable routing
Note
Depending on your configuration, the adapter will be installed in top PCIe zone or bottom PCIe zone.
Figure 33. NVMe cable routing to top PCIe zone
NVMe cable routing to top PCIe zone
Figure 34. NVMe cable routing to bottom PCIe zone
NVMe cable routing to bottom PCIe zone
FromToCable
1 BP1: NVMe 0-1Retimer: C0SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 pair (700 mm/700 mm)
2 BP1: NVMe 2-3Retimer: C1
3 BP1: NVMe 4-5Retimer: C0SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 pair (700 mm/700 mm)
4 BP1: NVMe 6-7Retimer: C1
5 BP2: NVMe 0-1Retimer: C0SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 pair (700 mm/700 mm)
6 BP2: NVMe 2-3Retimer: C1
7 BP2: NVMe 4-5Retimer: C0SlimSAS x8 to SlimSAS x8 pair (700 mm/700 mm)
8 BP2: NVMe 6-7Retimer: C1
SAS/SATA cable routing
Figure 35. SAS/SATA cable routing to system board and CFF RAID/HBA adapter
SAS/SATA cable routing to system board and CFF RAID/HBA adapter
FromToCable
1 BP3: SAS/SATACFF RAID/HBA: C0, C1SlimSAS x4*2 to SlimSAS x8 (430 mm/430 mm)
2 BP4: SAS/SATACFF RAID/HBA: C2, C3SlimSAS x4*2 to SlimSAS x8 (430 mm/430 mm)