Example 8x 3.5-inch HDDs and HDD extension box
Figure 191: Connecting cables to expander board
Ê Connect the cables:
1
SAS cable C10 from SAS expander board connector X1 to the
connector MLC1 on the SAS controller
2
SAS cable C10 from SAS expander board connector X2 to the
connector MLC2 on the SAS controller
3/4/5
SAS cable C11 from SAS expander board connectors X10 / X11 /
X12 to the backplane connectors X9
6
Power cable C26 from SAS expander board connector X3 to
backplane 1 connector X17
7/8/9
Power cables C6 from backplane connectors X40 to system board
connectors
Ê If applicable, connect the OOB cable, see section
cable" on page
I
For more information about connecting SAS cables to the corresponding
controller see section
I
For the cable plan see chapter
TX2550 M4
Hard disk drive (HDD) / solid state drive (SSD)
"PWR1", PWR2", and "PWR3"
488.
"Expansion cards and backup units" on page
Upgrade and Maintenance Manual
"Replacing the OOB
"Appendix B" on page
291.
517.
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