Figure 23. Cable clips and guides on 3.5-inch chassis
Note: Disengage all latches, release tabs, or locks on cable connectors when you disconnect cables from 
the system board. Failing to release them before removing the cables will damage the cable sockets on the 
system board, which are fragile. Any damage to the cable sockets might require replacing the system board.
Backplane and backplate cable routing
For more information about the backplane and backplate cable routing, see ThinkSystem ST650 V2 
Backplane/Backplate Cable Routing Guide.
Front panel cable routing
Use the section to understand the cable routing for the front panel.
From To
1  Rear of front panel System board: Operator-information-panel connector
Notes: 
•  Connections between connectors; 
1 ↔ 1 ,  2 ↔ 2 ,  3 ↔ 3 , ...  n ↔ n
•  When routing the cables, ensure that all cables are routed appropriately through the cable guides and 
cable clips.
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