24-drive configuration
Cables from the lower drive box backplanes (boxes 4–6) are routed to the SAS expander card installed in the primary riser
cage.
48-drive configuration
• Cables from the lower drive box backplanes are routed as shown in the 24-drive configuration.
• Cables from the upper drive box backplanes (boxes 1–3) are routed to the SAS expander card installed in the butterfly
riser cage.
HPE Smart Array MR Gen10 controller cabling
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the cables and server components, always route cables flat against the server walls, and
separate the cables as they enter the primary riser cage. Bundled cables can be pinched or damaged when installing the
fan cage or primary riser cage.
Cabling 157