Figure 68: Connecting SAS cables
Ê Connect the two SAS cables to the SAS expander board:
– (1) from SAS controller connector MLC1 to SAS expander board
– (2) from SAS controller connector MLC2 to SAS expander board
Figure 69: Connecting power cable to the HDD backplane
Ê Connect the power cable to the HDD backplane.
7.2.9.6 Concluding steps
Ê If configuration with PCIe switch, connect the four SAS cables to the HDD
backplane (see figure 59 and cable plan on page 346).
Ê Insert all HDD/SSD modules, see section "Installing 2.5-inch HDD/SSD
modules" on page 123.
I Make sure that you reinstall the HDD/SSD module in the bay it was
located before the HDD backplane replacement.