Simple-swap drives
Use this section to understand the cable routing for server models with simple-swap drives.
See the configuration that is applied to the server. 
• 
“Four 3.5-inch SATA drives” on page 42
•  “Eight 3.5-inch SATA drives” on page 43
•  “Seven SATA drives and one NVMe drive” on page 44
•  “Six 3.5-inch SATA drives with ODD/tape drives” on page 44
Four 3.5-inch simple-swap drives
Use this section to understand the cable routing for server models with four 3.5-inch simple-swap drives 
(software RAID).
From To
1
Lower backplate
Backplane 1 power connector
2
SATA 0-3
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