Cabling the Server
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HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 Server Setup and Installation Guide
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External Cabling Configurations
The following sections describe cabling configurations for peripheral devices and
external storage devices supported by the ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 server.
External SCSI Hard Drives
Follow these general guidelines when adding external SCSI hard drives:
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A maximum of 14 SCSI devices per SCSI controller can be supported externally.
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Each SCSI drive must have a unique ID.
External Storage Devices
You can cable external storage devices in two ways:
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To SCSI connector A or B on the system board using the internal-to-external
SCSI cable assembly
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To a SCSI controller or Smart Array Controller installed in an expansion slot