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Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2-40
1. Install the storage devices into the supported bays.
Refer to section
2.4 Storage Devices
for details on how to install storage devices.
1 2
SATA SATA SATA SATA
SATA SATA SATA SATA
SATA SATA
SATA SATA
The illustrations are for reference only and may vary with your storage device setup.
2. Remove the six (6) screws on both sides of the front cover with a Phillips screwdriver (A),
then firmly hold the front cover and slide it towards the front panel until it is disengaged
from the chassis (B).
Backplane connector Cable Connect to
MSAS_HD1
Mini-SAS HD (vertical) to
Mini-SAS HD (right angle)
ISATA1 on motherboard
MSAS_HD2
Mini-SAS HD (vertical) to
Mini-SAS HD (right angle)
ISATA2 on motherboard
MSAS_HD3
Mini-SAS HD (vertical) to
4 x SATA 7-pin
P1 connected to SATA1
P2 connected to SATA2
2.8.2 12 x SATA storage device configuration and cabling