• Gen 3 and Gen 4 SFF HBA/RAID adapters are slightly different in their connectors, but the cable routing
method is similar.
• To connect cables for RAID flash power module, refer to
“RAID flash power modules” on page 264.
Cable routing for 4 x 2.5-inch front SAS/SATA drive bays with an 8i CFF RAID adapter (Gen 3) installed
The following table shows the mapping relationship between backplane connectors and processor board/
adapter connectors when an 8i CFF RAID adapter (Gen 3) is installed.
Figure 310. Cable routing for 4 x 2.5-inch front SAS/SATA drive bays with an 8i CFF RAID adapter installed
Table 117. Mapping between backplane and processor board/adapter when a CFF RAID adapter is installed
Backplanes From To
Front BP (SAS) SAS C0
CFF RAID adapter
MB input
PCIe 3
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