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SAS and SATA hard drive cabling
CAUTION: When routing cables, always be sure that the cables are not in a position where they
can be pinched or crimped.
SAS expander cabling
To install a SAS expander:
1. Power down the server (“Power down the server” (page 31)).
2. Extend or remove the server from the rack (“Extending the server from the rack” (page 31)
).
3. Remove the access panel (“Removing the access panel” (page 32)).
4. Disconnect the cable connecting the SAS backplane and SPI board. Retain the cable for future
use.
5. Connect the SAS expander to the Smart Array Controller.
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