HP Workstations - Serial Attached SCSI Rear Panel Cable Installation

Step 1—Preparing for component installation

NOTE: Workstation models vary. All illustrations are examples only.

Accessing the internal components of the workstation

1. If you need help preparing the workstation for this installation, consult the removal and replacement

procedures in the service guide for your workstation at

http://www.hp.com/support/

workstation_manuals.

NOTE: For the HP Workstation series, these procedures are also available in the User

Guide on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD that shipped with your workstation.

2. Power down the workstation, and then disconnect the power cord.

3. Power down all external devices, and then disconnect them from the workstation.

4. Remove the side access panel.

Removing components

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If present, remove the card support to enable access to the expansion slots and system board

connectors.

Step 2—Installing the SAS rear panel cable

CAUTION: Do not connect the SAS rear panel cables to the SATA connectors. Connect the SAS rear

panel cables to the SAS connectors only, or the hard drives do not function.

NOTE: To locate system board components, see the service label on the side access panel.

Chassis mounting installation

1. Attach the SAS cables of the SAS rear panel cable assembly to the SAS connectors on the

system board.

NOTE: If four SAS connectors are not available, connect the cable assembly to the remaining

free connectors. Bandwidth is proportional to the number of connectors attached.

2. Use a mounting screw to attach the MiniSAS-4x connector

of the SAS rear panel cable assembly

to the rear of the chassis.

Figure 1 Attaching the MiniSAS-4x connector

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