Expander port Cable part number Controller Box number SFF drive
numbering: SAS
expander
Port 1
Port 2
Standup:
876502-001
Modular:
876495-001
CTRL Port 1
CTRL Port 2
— —
Port 3
Port 4
876484-001 — Box 3 1-4
5-8
Port 5
Port 6
876483-001 — Box 2 9-12
13-16
Port 7
Port 8
876482-001 — Box 1 17-20
21-24
Port 9
1
— — — —
1
This port will not be used in this server.
Installing the SAS expander card
Prerequisites
Before you perform this procedure:
• Make sure that you have the latest firmware for the controllers and the expander card. To download the
latest firmware, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website.
• Note the port numbering on the:
◦ Controller cables
◦ SAS expander card
◦ Controller boards and drive backplanes
• Make sure you have the following items available:
◦ HPE 12G SAS expander card option kit
◦ Smart Array E-class or P-class Gen10 controller option with internal ports
◦ T-15 Torx screwdriver
Procedure
1. Remove the front bezel on page 39.
2. Power down the server on page 38.
3. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
4. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
5. Do one of the following:
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