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8.
Slide the server into the rack.
9. Connect the LAN segment cables.
10. Connect each power cord to the server.
11. Connect each power cord to the power source.
12. Power up the server (on page 24).
HP 12G SAS Expander Card
Before installing the HP 12G SAS Expander Card, observe the following requirements:
• The following components must be installed:
o Storage controller
o Drive cages:
— For 24 SFF drive configuration—Bay 1 and bay 2 8 SFF front drive cages
— For 12 LFF drive configuration—12 LFF front drive cage
— For configurations using the rear drive cage—2 SFF rear drive cage or 3 LFF rear drive cage
• The SAS expander card is supported only in slot 2 of the primary PCI riser cage. It is not supported in
the secondary riser cage.
• To ensure cables are connected correctly, observe the labels on the cable and component connectors.
• Be sure you have the latest firmware for the controllers, HBAs, and the expander card. To download the
latest firmware, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/hpsc).
• Understand the required cable connections:
o Group A—Controller to SAS expander card
Cable Description
Connection to SAS
expander
Connection to controller
776408-001
X4 mini-SAS cable Port 2 Port 2
776409-001
X4 mini-SAS cable Port 1 Port 1
781580-001
2 x4 mini-SAS to x-8
mini-SAS Y cable
Ports 1 and 2 Port 1
o Group B—SAS expander card to front LFF drive cage
Cable Description
Connection to SAS
expander
Connection to drive bay
747576-001
2 x4 mini-SAS cable Port 3
Port 4
12 LFF Port 1
12 LFF Port 2
747577-001
x4 mini-SAS cable Port 5 12 LFF Port 3
o Group C—SAS expander card to front SFF drive cages
Cable Description
Connection to SAS
expander
Connection to drive bay
776402-001
2 x4 mini-SAS cable Port 3
Port 4
8 SFF Bay 1 Port 1
8 SFF Bay 1 Port 2
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