Cabling
Cabling overview
This section provides guidelines that help you make informed decisions about cabling the server and
hardware options to optimize performance.
CAUTION:
When routing cables, always be sure that the cables are not in a position where they can be pinched or
crimped.
SFF cables
Option kit
Cable part number
Connects from
Connects to
SFF Internal Cables Kit
874618-001
2SFF SAS/SATA
Backplane
Embedded SATA
869662-001
8 SFF SAS/SATA
Backplane
Embedded SATA
Type -a Smart Array
Controller
876867-001
2 SFF SAS/SATA
Backplane
Type -p Smart Array
Controller (Slot #1)
874615-001
8 SFF SAS/SATA
Backplane
Type -p Smart Array
Controller (Slot #2)
2 SFF Backplane Option
Kit
876867-001
2 SFF SAS/SATA
Backplane
Embedded SATA
Type -p Smart Array
Controller
869669-001
2 SFF SAS/SATA
Backplane
P816i-a Smart Array
Controller
2 SFF SCM Backplane
Option Kit
869668-001
2 SFF SCM Backplane
Embedded SATA
869669-001
2 SFF SCM Backplane
P816i-a Smart Array
Controller
2 SFF SCM Backplane
Slot #1
1 SFF Rear Backplane
Option Kit
869685-001
1 SFF Rear Backplane
Embedded SATA
Type -p Smart Array
Controller
876868-001
1 SFF Rear Backplane
P816i-a Smart Array
Controller
10 SFF SAS/SATA/NVMe
Combo backplane
869675-001
10 SFF backplane, SAS
port
P408i-a controller
869676-001
10 SFF backplane, ports
1, 2, and 3
NVMe riser, ports 1, 2,
and 3
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