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
SFF P824i-p Cable Kit
SFF Internal Cables Kit
2 SFF Backplane Option Kit
2 SFF SCM Backplane
Option Kit
1 SFF Rear Backplane
Option Kit
Cable part number
876864-001
876865-002
876866-002
874618-001
869662-001
876867-001
874615-001
876867-001
869669-001
869668-001
869669-001
869685-001
Connects from
8 SFF SAS/SATA Backplane Port 1i/2i on the P824i-p
2 SFF SAS/SATA Backplane Port 3i on the P824i-p
10 SFF SAS/SATA
Backplane
2 SFF SAS/SATA Backplane Embedded SATA
8 SFF SAS/SATA Backplane Embedded SATA
2 SFF SAS/SATA Backplane Type -p Smart Array
8 SFF SAS/SATA Backplane Type -p Smart Array
2 SFF SAS/SATA Backplane Embedded SATA
2 SFF SAS/SATA Backplane P816i-a Smart Array
2 SFF SCM Backplane
2 SFF SCM Backplane
2 SFF SCM Backplane
1 SFF Rear Backplane
Connects to
Smart Array Controller
Smart Array Controller
Port 1i/2i on the P824i-p
Smart Array Controller
Type -a Smart Array
Controller
Controller (Slot 1)
Controller (Slot 2)
Type -p Smart Array
Controller
Controller
Embedded SATA
P816i-a Smart Array
Controller
Slot 1
Embedded SATA
Type -p Smart Array
Controller
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