User guide

Cabling 63
Cabling
In this section
Cabling overview................................................................................................................................... 63
Array controller cabling .......................................................................................................................... 63
Multibay backplane cabling .................................................................................................................... 66
Cabling overview
This section provides guidelines that help you make informed decisions about cabling the server and
hardware options to optimize performance.
For information on cabling peripheral components, refer to the white paper on high-density deployment at
the HP website (http://www.hp.com/products/servers/platforms
).
CAUTION: When routing cables, always be sure that the cables are not in a position where they can be
pinched or crimped.
Array controller cabling
Depending on the primary controller installed, various cabling configurations exist:
• HP Smart Array E200i Controller cabling (on page 64)
• HP Smart Array P400i Controller cabling (on page 64)
• PCI Smart Array controller cabling (on page 65)
• Battery pack cabling (on page 65)