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.
Cable matrix
Use the following tables to find cabling information and part numbers.
SAS/SATA kits
Option kit Cable part
number*
From To Power cable part
number
2SFF SAS/SATA drive cage 869962-001
1
Drive
backplane
(drive box 1)
P816i-a
controller
869953-001
2
2SFF SAS/SATA drive cage 874063-001
1
Drive
backplane
(drive box 1)
12G SAS
Expander
(port 3)
869953-001
2
6SFF HDD/2SFF NVMe drive cage 869960-001
3
Drive
backplane
(drive box 1)
Primary riser
System board
(SATA ports 1
and 2)
P408i-a
controller
869953-001
2
6SFF HDD/2SFF NVMe drive cage 869974-001
3
Drive
backplane
(drive box 1)
Secondary
riser
869953-001
2
6SFF HDD/2SFF NVMe drive cage 869975-001
3
Drive
backplane
(drive box 1)
Tertiary riser 869953-001
2
6SFF HDD/2SFF NVMe drive cage 869962-001
1
Drive
backplane
(drive box 1)
P816i-a
controller
869953-001
2
6SFF HDD/2SFF NVMe drive cage
874066-001
4
Drive
backplane
(drive box 1)
12G SAS
Expander
(ports 3 and 4)
869953-001
2
Table Continued
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