HP DL385 - Manual (Page 64)

Server cabling 64
Server cabling
In this section
Cabling................................................................................................................................................. 64
SAS model cabling................................................................................................................................. 64
SCSI model cabling................................................................................................................................ 68
Cabling
This section provides guidelines that help you make informed decisions about cabling the server and
hardware options to optimize performance.
For information on cabling the optional RILOE II board, refer to the HP Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition II
User Guide on the Documentation CD.
For information on cabling peripheral components, refer to the white paper on high-density deployment in
HP or Compaq branded racks on the HP website ( http://www.hp.com ).
SAS model cabling
SAS hard drive cabling
The HP ProLiant DL385 Server SAS model uses a serial attached SCSI bus to connect SAS hard drives on
a SAS backplane to a PCI SAS controller. In a SAS environment, each hard drive has a direct connection
to the SAS controller. Two cables connect the PCI SAS controller to the SAS backplane. Each cable
controls four SAS drives.