Four processors installed
Two options are available for this combination:
Notes:
• When installing a AnyBay backplane and a 8-bay backplane, always install the AnyBay backplane to drive
bay 0-7, and the 8-bay backplane to drive bay 8-15.
• Install the processor and memory expansion tray before connecting the signal cables to NVMe connector
on the expansion tray.
1. With SATA/SAS RAID adapter (16i)
Figure 35. Cable routing, AnyBay backplane + 8-bay backplane
Table 29. Cables and adapters for routing
1 SATA/SAS RAID adapter (16i) 4 SATA/SAS signal cables (720 mm)
2 NVMe connectors on the processor and memory
expansion tray
5 SATA/SAS signal cables (900 mm)
3 Direct NVMe signal cables for processor and
memory expansion tray
42 ThinkSystem SR860 Setup Guide