Cabling
Cabling overview
This section provides guidelines that help you make informed decisions about cabling the server and hardware options to
optimize performance.
CAUTION: When routing cables, always be sure that the cables are not in a position where they can be pinched or
crimped.
SFF cables
Option kit Cable part number Connects from Connects to
SFF P824i-p Cable Kit 876864-001 8 SFF SAS/SATA Backplane Port 1i/2i on the P824i-p
Smart Array Controller
876865-002 2 SFF SAS/SATA Backplane Port 3i on the P824i-p
Smart Array Controller
876866-002 10 SFF SAS/SATA
Backplane
Port 1i/2i on the P824i-p
Smart Array Controller
SFF Internal Cables Kit 874618-001 2 SFF SAS/SATA Backplane Embedded SATA
869662-001 8 SFF SAS/SATA Backplane Embedded SATA
Type -a Smart Array
Controller
876867-001 2 SFF SAS/SATA Backplane Type -p Smart Array
Controller (Slot 1)
874615-001 8 SFF SAS/SATA Backplane Type -p Smart Array
Controller (Slot 2)
2 SFF Backplane Option Kit 876867-001 2 SFF SAS/SATA Backplane Embedded SATA
Type -p Smart Array
Controller
869669-001 2 SFF SAS/SATA Backplane P816i-a Smart Array
Controller
2 SFF SCM Backplane
Option Kit
869668-001 2 SFF SCM Backplane Embedded SATA
869669-001 2 SFF SCM Backplane P816i-a Smart Array
Controller
2 SFF SCM Backplane Slot 1
1 SFF Rear Backplane
Option Kit
869685-001 1 SFF Rear Backplane Embedded SATA
Type -p Smart Array
Controller
Table Continued
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