Populate drive bays based on the drive numbering sequence. Start from the drive bay with the lowest
device number.
24. Power up the server.
Connect the preinstalled Mini-SAS x4 cable
In this storage cabling option, the rear SFF drives 49-52 are managed by the Flexible Smart Array P840ar
Controller, while drives 53-54 are managed by the onboard Dynamic Smart Array B140i Controller. Both the
multiconnector drive signal cable and the preinstalled Mini-SAS x4 cable from the front drive cage 2
backplane will be in use.
Procedure
1. Release the preinstalled Mini-SAS x4 cable from the system board cable clips.
2. Remove the plastic cover from the released Mini-SAS x4 cable.
To show the location of preinstalled Mini-SAS x4 cable clearly, the six-bay SFF drive cage image is not
shown in following illustration.
3. Connect the released Mini-SAS x4 cable to port 1 of the rear drive backplane.
4. Secure the cable in the rear drive cage cable clip.
Connect the preinstalled Mini-SAS x4 cable
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