One 8 x SAS/SATA backplane
This section provides cable routing information for the server model with one 8 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA front
drive backplane.
To connect power cables for the front backplane(s), refer to
drive bays" on page
163.
To connect signal cables for the backplane(s), refer to the following cable routing scenarios depending on
your server configuration.
•
"Onboard connectors" on page 166
•
"8i/16i RAID/HBA adapter" on page 167
Onboard connectors
The following shows the cable connections for the 8 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA configuration with onboard
connectors.
Connections between connectors:
ThinkSystem SR655 V3 User Guide
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