IBM eServer xSeries 235 Type 8671 Option Installation Manual page 47

9. Locate the short SCSI cable that comes with this kit:
Note: The SCSI cables that come with this kit can only be used with the
integrated SCSI controller with RAID capabilities. If a RAID controller
other than the ServeRAID-5i is installed, you must use SCSI cables that
are compatible with that controller. To select and order the correct
cables for use with your RAID controller, contact your IBM marketing
representative or authorized reseller.
a. Connect the end of the cable that is labeled "HDD backplane" to the new
3-Pack SCSI backplane as shown in the following illustration. (This
illustration shows the rear connectors on the 3-Pack SCSI backplane, as
viewed from the rear of the server.)
b. Connect the other end of the cable to the SCSI connector on the system
board if you are using the integrated SCSI controller with RAID capabilities.
If you are using an optional RAID controller other than the ServeRAID-5i,
connect the other end of the cable to the SCSI connector on this RAID
controller.
c. Secure both cable ends with the retention clips on the SCSI connectors.
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10. Locate the I C cable that comes with this kit.
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Note: Both I C cable connectors are the same, enabling this cable to be
connected in either direction.
a. Connect one of the I
b. Connect the other I
See the illustration in step 9 for the cable connector location.
11. Connect the end of the power-supply power cable that is labeled "HDD2" to the
new 3-Pack SCSI backplane. See the illustration in step 9 for the cable
connector location.
12. Slide the 3-Pack Ultra320 Hot-Swap Expansion option into the server until it
stops. Secure the 3-Pack Ultra320 Hot-Swap Expansion option to the server
with the four screws that come with it.
13. If you removed the air-baffle assembly, adapters, plastic dividers, and
adapter-support bracket in step 3 on page 33, reinstall them (see "Removing
and installing the adapter-support bracket" on page 19).
Note: Make sure that no cable is under the adapter-support bracket or
interferes with the center fans.
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C cable connectors to the SCSI backplane.
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C cable connector to the new 3-Pack SCSI backplane.
SCSI cable
connector
SCSI power
cable connector
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I C cable
connector
SCSI backplane
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