HP ProLiant DL380 Gen9 Server User Manual page 103

Drive configuration
12 LFF
2 SFF/3 LFF
Install the SAS expander card. The cables are not shown for clarity.
10.
IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT:
Install the PCI riser cage (on page 29).
11.
Using the labels on the cables to determine the correct connections, connect the cables from the SAS
12.
expander card to the controller:
HP Flexible Smart Array Controller with 2 x4 connectors (Group A SAS cables)
o
Cable group Cable
B 2 x4 mini-SAS cable
x4 mini-SAS cable
D x4 mini-SAS cable
The HP 12G SAS Expander Card is only supported in slot 2.
If using a PCI slot-based controller, install the controller in slot 1.
SAS expander ports
Ports 3 and 4
Port 5
Port 9
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