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Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation
Drive Layout Configurations
NVMe, SAS and SATA drives may be combined within each node. SAS and SATA drives
may be added in any configuration/order. However, when using a combination of SAS/SATA
with NVMe drives, they should be installed to conform to the configurations shown below.
Drive Layout Configuration Legend
Color
Description
Green
NVMe Drive
Orange
SAS or SATA Drive
2x NVMe / 6x SAS/SATA (w/ 3.5" rear drive bays)
4x NVMe / 4x SAS/SATA (w/ 3.5" rear drive bays)
Note:
NVMe requires cable (CBL-SAST-1239F-85) and a 3.5” to 2.5” drive converter tray
(MCP-220-00140-0B).
Note:
NVMe requires cables (CBL-SAST-1241F-85 and CBL-SAST-1231F-85) and a 3.5” to
2.5” drive converter tray (MCP-220-00140-0B).
6
7
4
5
3
0
1
2
6
7
4
5
3
0
1
2
6x NVMe / 2x SAS/SATA (w/ 3.5" rear drive bays)
6
7
4
5
3
0
1
2
Note:
NVMe requires cables (CBL-SAST-1241F-85, CBL-SAST-1231F-85, and CBL-SAST-
1239F-85) and a 3.5” to 2.5” drive converter tray (MCP-220-00140-0B).