HP ProLiant ML570 Generation 2 Server Setup and Installation Guide

Cabling the Server
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External Cabling Configurations
The following sections describe cabling configurations for peripheral devices and
external storage devices supported by the server.
External SCSI Hard Drives
Follow these general guidelines when adding external SCSI hard drives:
• A maximum of 14 SCSI devices per SCSI controller can be supported externally.
• Each SCSI drive must have a unique ID.
External Storage Devices
You can cable external storage devices in two ways:
• To SCSI connector A or B on the system board using the internal-to-external
SCSI cable assembly
• To a SCSI controller or Smart Array Controller installed in an expansion slot