Backplanes: server models with 3.5-inch front drive bays
This section provides backplane cable connection information for server models with 3.5-inch front drive
bays.
Before you start
Ensure below parts are removed before starting cable routing for front backplanes.
• Top cover (see
“Remove the top cover” on page 277)
• Air baffle (see
“Remove the air baffle” on page 70)
• Fan cage (see
“Remove the system fan cage” on page 269)
Power cable connections
The server supports the following 3.5-inch front drive backplanes:
• 8 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA backplane
• 12 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA backplane
• 12 x 3.5-inch AnyBay backplane
• 12 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA expander backplane
For connectors on each drive backplane, see
“Drive backplane connectors” on page 281.
Figure 475. Power cable connections for the 8 x 3.5-inch
SAS/SATA backplane and 12 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA
expander backplane
Figure 476. Power cable connections for the 12 x 3.5-inch
SAS/SATA/AnyBay backplanes
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