HP ProLiant DL380e Gen8 Server - Manual (Page 48)

Hardware options installation 48
8. Connect the common end of the Mini-SAS Y-cable to the controller option.
9. Install the PCI riser cage (" Install the PCI riser cages " on page 26 ).
10. Route the split ends of the Mini-SAS Y-cable along the side of the system board towards the front chassis,
and then connect the cable to the drive backplane.
The Mini-SAS cable routing from the secondary PCI riser cage is only supported in the 8+8 SFF drive
configuration.
11. Connect the rest of the drive cables required in this drive configuration. For more information, see
"Storage cabling (on page
83 )."
12. Install the PCI riser cage (" Install the PCI riser cages " on page 26 ).
13. If you intend to use an FBWC module and capacitor pack, install these options now (" Installing the
FBWC module and capacitor pack " on page 51 ).
14. Install the air baffle (on page 24 ).
15. Install the access panel (on page 24 ).
16. Install the server into the rack (" Installing the server into the rack " on page 33 ).
17. Power up the server (on page 20 ).
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless
all bays are populated with either a component or a blank.
18. Install the drives (" Installing a hot-plug drive " on page 37 ).
Mini-SAS Y-cable options
The Mini-SAS Y-cables in these option kits support the following drive configurations.
Drive configuration Mini-SAS Y-cable required
8 LFF 690 mm
8 SFF
540 mm
8+8 SFF 1 540 mm and 780 mm
12 LFF 2 540 mm
25 SFF 2
690 mm
1 This drive configuration requires the installation of two HP Smart Array P430 controller boards in the full-height side of
the primary PCI riser cage.
2 With expander backplane
To connect the cable option:
1. Power down the server (on page 20 ).