Connector
Description
1
Connector 0
Used to connect the mini-SAS signal cable connector on the backplane to support HDD 0-3.
2
Connector 1
Used to connect the mini-SAS signal cable connector on the backplane to support HDD 4-7.
3
Thunderbolt
Used to connect a Thunderbolt Memory module (hereinafter referred to as TMM).
Flash Module
connector
Lenovo ThinkServer SAS 12G Expander PCIe Card
This topic helps you locate the connectors on the Lenovo ThinkServer SAS 12G Expander PCIe Card
(hereinafter referred to as expander card). The expander card is available on some models.
Note: The expander card needs to be installed into the PCIe slot 3 on the system board.
Figure 16. Lenovo ThinkServer SAS 12G Expander PCIe Card
1
Connector A
3
Connector C
5
Connector E
7
Connector G
To connect the expander card with RAID cards or backplanes, refer to the following table.
Expander card
Connector A
Connector B
Connectors C-G are used to connect the Mini-SAS connectors on the backplanes.
Backplane
Your server supports backplanes for up to four 3.5-inch drives and up to eight 2.5-inch drives.
To locate the backplanes, see "Server components" on page 19.
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1
2
3
2
Connector B
4
Connector D
6
Connector F
RAID 520i Adapter
Connector 0
Connector 1
4
5
6
7
RAID 720i Adapter
Connector 0
Connector 1