Server model: eight 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drives, the rear hot-swap drive assembly, one 24i RAID 
adapter
Note: The cable routing illustration is based on the scenario that the rear hot-swap drive assembly is 
installed. Depending on the model, the rear hot-swap drive assembly and the cable 
3  might not be available 
on your server.
Figure 22. Cable routing for server models with eight 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drives, the rear hot-swap drive assembly, and 
one 24i RAID adapter
Cable
From To
1  Power cable for front backplane Power connector on front backplane Backplane power connector 1 on the 
system board
2  SAS signal cable for front 
backplane
SAS 0 and SAS 1 connectors on front 
backplane
C0 and C1 connectors on the 24i 
RAID adapter
3  SAS signal cable for the rear hot- 
swap drive assembly
Signal connector on the rear hot- 
swap drive assembly
C2 connector on the 24i RAID 
adapter
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