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Chapter 6: Optional Components
Chapter 6
Optional Components
This chapter describes alternate configurations and optional system components.
Optional Parts
Storage drive options
Power options
Cable Management Arm
TPM security module
Intel
VROC
RAID Key
6.1 Storage Protocols Supported
The storage drive bays can support SATA, SAS, and NVMe in any combination. To enable
SAS and NVMe, additional hardware is required. Once the supporting hardware is installed
for a selection of bays, drives of any storage protocol type can be inserted.
SATA
– The default configuration supports up to twelve SATA drives.
SAS
– An add-on controller card and cables can support up to twelve SAS drives.
NVMe
– The motherboard supports up to ten NVMe drives. The Ultra Riser card supports
two more. Additional cables are required.
6.2 TPM Security Module
The JTPM1 header is used to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM). A TPM is a security
device that supports encryption and authentication in hard drives. It enables the motherboard
to deny access if the TPM associated with the hard drive is not installed in the system.
