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14.
Using the cable trough and clips, connect the NVMe data cable (826898-001) to the HPE Express
Bay Bridge Card. If the HPE 12G SAS Expander Card is installed, install the 12G SAS expander
card cable (776402-001) (not shown).
15. Install the drives ("Installing a hot-plug SAS or SATA drive" on page 44).
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server
unless all bays are populated with either a component or a blank.
16. Install the drive blank in any unused drive bays.