v1
February 2004
Printed in the U.S.A.
Smart Array (A9890A) Cable Routing
The purpose of this document is to provide cable routing information when a Smart Array PCI-X RAID card (A9890A)
is used to drive the embedded hard disk drives. The existing SCSI cable connected to the Channel A connector on the
system board is relocated to the Channel A connector on the Smart Array PCI-X card installed in slot 1 (full-length slot)
of the PCI cage.
The SCSI cable is routed from the PCI cage under the power supply bracket and over the IDE cable, if installed, avoiding
blocking the airflow of the chassis fans.
Refer to the
hp integrity rx1600 Operation and Maintenance Guide
for detailed instructions on powering down the
server, extending the server from a rack, and removing and replacing covers and components.
1. Disconnect the SCSI cable from the Channel A connector on the system board by pulling on the cable release strap.
See figure 1.
Figure 1. SCSI Channel A Connector on System Board
2. Remove the PCI cage from the server.
3. Remove any accessory card installed in PCI slot 2 (half-length slot).
4. Install the Smart Array PCI-X RAID card (A9890A) in PCI slot 1 (full-length slot).
5. Orient the PCI cage with the installed PCI-X RAID card component-side-up allowing routing of the SCSI cable.
See figure 2.
Figure 2. Cable Routing on Smart Array Card and PCI Cage
NOTE
If an optional management processor card is installed in the server, follow the
instructions provided in the
hp integrity rx1600 Operation and Maintenance Guide
to
remove the card, allowing access to the Channel A connector. Reinstall the card after the
SCSI cable has been disconnected.
Channel A
connector
Around heatsink
Exit parallel to
connector
Channel A1
Under slot 2 connector
