7.2.3 8x 2.5-inch HDDs / SSDs (2 SAS backplanes)
7.2.3.1 Mounting order for 2.5-inch HDDs / SSDs
Figure 97: Mounting order: up to 8x 2.5-inch HDDs / SSDs
7.2.3.2 8x 2.5-inch HDD / SSD SAS backplane cabling
I Before connecting SAS cables to the controller, bend the cables as
needed in order to reduce strain on the controller. Bend the SAS cables
as close to their shrink tubes as possible.
SAS cabling with two SAS 2.0 backplanes
Cable
(T26139-)
Cabling
list no.
from to
Cabling
plan
SAS 2.0 cable
Y3963-V151/V101
16
Connector MLC 1 on
SAS 2.0 controller 1
SAS 2.0 backplane 1
connector X1
16.2.15
SAS 2.0 cable
Y3963-V151/V101
16
Connector MLC 2 on
SAS 2.0 controller 1
SAS 2.0 backplane 2
connector X1