Table 15. Connecting the SAS cables to the drive backplanes (BP) based on theconfigurations (continued)Drive backplane BP 1 BP 2 BP 3 BP 48x1.8-inch drivebackplane v Connect twoSAS cablesfrom BP 1 tothe two SASsignalconnectors onthe systemboard.v Connect twoSAS cablesfrom BP 2 tothe connectorson the PCIeadapter.v Connect twoSAS cablesfrom BP 3 tothe connectorson the PCIeadapter.v Connect twoSAS cablesfrom BP 4 tothe connectorson the PCIeadapter.Note: Follow this general rule for connecting the SAS signal cables to the drive backplanesand adapters:v Port 0 on the drive backplane to Port 0 on the adapterv Port 1 on the drive backplane to Port 1 on the adapterInstalling 2.5-inch and 1.8-inch hot-swap drivesThis information provides instructions for installing 2.5-inch and 1.8-inch hot-swapdrives.About this taskTo install a hot-swap SAS or SATA drive, complete the following steps. Forinformation about installing drives, see “Installing drives” on page 54.Note: If you install only one drive, you must install it in drive bay 0.Procedure1. Read the safety information and installation guidelines, see “Safety” on page viiand “Installation guidelines” on page 35.2. Touch the static-protective package that contains the drive to any unpaintedmetal surface on the server; then, remove the drive from the package and placeit on a static-protective surface.3. To install a 2.5-inch drive, complete the following steps:a. Remove the filler panel from the empty drive bay.b. Make sure that the drive-tray handle is in the open (unlocked) position.c. Align the drive assembly with the guide rails in the bay.d. Gently push the drive assembly into the drive bay until the drive stops.e. Rotate the drive-tray handle to the closed (locked) position.f. Skip to step 5.Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 65
