1. Installing Internal Optional Devices
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Chapter 2 Preparations
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12G SAS Expander N8116-51
Make sure that the following requirements are met before installing the 12G SAS Expander.
You should install the following components.
RAID
controller
Drive
cage:
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For 24 x 2.5-inch HDD configuration: BOX1 and BOX2 2.5-inch x8 front drive cage
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If using rear drive cage configuration: 2 x 2.5-inch or 3 x 3.5-inch rear drive cage
To confirm if the cable is properly connected, check the labels on the cable and the component connector.
Confirm that the RAID controller and SAS Expander firmware are updated to the latest versions.
See each of the tables below and confirm the required cable connection.
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Group A: From RAID controller to SAS Expander Card
Cable
Description
Connection to SAS Expander
Connection to Controller
869802-001
X4 Mini-SAS cable
Port 2
Port 2
869803-001
X4 Mini-SAS cable
Port 1
Port 1
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Group B: From SAS Expander to front 2.5-inch drive cage
Cable
Description
Connection to SAS Expander
Connection to Drive BOX
776402-001
X4 Mini-SAS cable
Port 3
2.5-inch drive BOX1
776402-001
X4 Mini-SAS cable
Port 4
2.5-inch drive BOX1
776402-001
X4 Mini-SAS cable
Port 5
2.5-inch drive BOX2
776402-001
X4 Mini-SAS cable
Port 6
2.5-inch drive BOX2
776402-001
X4 Mini-SAS cable
Port 7
2.5-inch drive BOX3
776402-001
X4 Mini-SAS cable
Port 8
2.5-inch drive BOX3
869823-001
X4 Mini-SAS cable
Port 9
2.5-inch drive BOX4 or 5 or 6
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Group C: From SAS Expander to rear drive cage
Cable
Description
Connection to SAS Expander
Connection to Drive BOX
869827-001
X4 Mini-SAS cable
Port 3
3.5-inch drive BOX1
869827-001
X4 Mini-SAS cable
Port 4
3.5-inch drive BOX2
869827-001
X4 Mini-SAS cable
Port 5
3.5-inch drive BOX3
869824-001
X4 Mini-SAS cable
Port 6
3.5-inch drive BOX7
869823-001
X4 Mini-SAS cable
Port 7
2.5-inch drive BOX4
869823-001
X4 Mini-SAS cable
Port 8
2.5-inch drive BOX5
869823-001
X4 Mini-SAS cable
Port 9
2.5-inch drive BOX6 or
3.5-inch drive BOX6
