Smart Array Internal Cabling Guide

Chapter 9

9 Cabling for the HP Integrity rx1620 Server

This chapter describes how to connect the cables of an HP Smart Array 6402 controller card to the internal

hard drives of an HP Integrity rx1620 Server.

NOTE These instructions do not apply if you are connecting the controller card to an external mass

storage box. Refer instead to the HP Smart Array Controller User Guide that shipped with your

card.

The Smart Array 6400 series of controller cards includes two models: the 6402 and the 6404. Model 6402 has

two Wide Ultra320 SCSI channels and 128 MB of cache. Model 6404 has four Wide Ultra320 SCSI channels

and 256 MB of cache. Only Model 6402 is supported on the HP Integrity rx1620 server.

Table 9-1 shows the product number and description for this card.

Before you begin, you need:

• Cable kit (part number: A7027-63001)

• T-15 Torx driver

• 3/16-inch hex driver

• Smart Array controller card (see Figure 9-1)

Figure 9-1 Smart Array 6402 Controller Card

Table 9-1 Smart Array Card Available for the HP Integrity rx1620 Server

Controller Product Number Description

SA6402 A9890A 2 channel / 128 MB cache