HPE ProLiant ML350

12. Connect the three Expander to backplane Mini-SAS X cables from the SAS Expander cards to each
backplane according to the table below. For more information, see "Device numbering".
• One SAS Expander
Expander connectors LFF configuration SFF configuration
Port 3
Port 4
Box 1 Box 4
Port 5
Port 6
Box 2 Box 5
Port 7
Port 8
Box 3 Box 6
• Two SAS Expanders
SAS Expander connector First SAS Expander Second SAS Expander
Port 3
Port 4
Box 4 Box 1
Port 5
Port 6
Box 5 Box 2
Port 7
Port 8
Box 6 Box 3
13. Install the expander card.
14. Route the cables and secure them under the cable clips.
• One SAS Expander
◦ LFF configuration
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