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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
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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. A retimer card is required to add
support for an additional two NVMe drives. Additional cables are required.
6.2 Power Supply Modules
Power Supply Module Options
Watts
Part Number
80Plus Level
1600
PWS-1K62A-1R (default)
Titanium
2000
PWS-2K08A-1R
Titanium
1300 DC
PWS-1K30D-1R
Not applicable