Cabling  103 
Cabling 
Storage device cabling guidelines 
 
 
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the equipment, be sure that the server is powered down, all 
cables are disconnected from the back of the server, and the power cord is disconnected from the 
grounded (earthed) AC outlet before installing devices. 
 
 
 
CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the server before 
beginning any installation procedure. Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge. 
 
 
Data cabling 
Server data cabling 
 
  
Item  Description 
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SATA connector 
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