HP ProLiant DL388e Gen8 Server - Manual (Page 44)

Hardware options installation 44
Drive cable options
For more information about product features, specifications, options, configurations, and compatibility, see
the product QuickSpecs on the HP Product Bulletin website (
http://www.hp.com/go/productbulletin ).
Two-port SATA cable option
When the two-port SATA cable option is installed in the 8-bay drive cage, the server supports the 6-drive
SATA configuration. In this configuration, drive bays 1 through 6 are populated, while drive bays 7 and 8
contain drive blanks.
To connect the cable option:
1. Power down the server (on page 19 ).
2. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3. Do one of the following:
o Extend the server from the rack (on page 19 ).
o Remove the server from the rack (on page 21 ).
4. Remove the access panel (on page 22 ).
5. Remove the air baffle (on page 23 ).
6. Remove the PCI riser cages (on page 24 ).
7. Connect the two-port SATA cable:
a. Connect the cable to the drive sideband signal connector.
b. Secure the cable in the cable clip.
c. Connect the cable to the SATA storage and optical drive connectors.
d. Route the cable along the side of the system board towards the front chassis, and then connect the
cable to the drive backplane.
LFF drive