Internal Cable Routing And Connectors - IBM System x3650 M3 4255 Installation And User Manual

Internal cable routing and connectors

The following illustration shows the internal routing and connectors for the two SAS
signal cables (in server models with eight SAS drive bays).
Notes:
1. To connect the SAS signal cables, make sure that you first connect the signal
2. To disconnect the SAS signal cables, make sure that you first disconnect the
The SATA cable is a combination power and signal cable with a shared connector
on both ends. The following illustration shows the internal routing and connector for
the SATA cable.
Attention:
connector release tab, and then disconnect the cable from the connector on the
system board. Do not disconnect the cable by using excessive force. Failing to
disconnect the cable properly may damage the connector on the system board. Any
damage to the connector may require replacing the system board.
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cable, and then the power cable and signal cable.
power cable, and then the signal cable and configuration cable.
To disconnect the optional optical drive cable, you must first press the