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Sata or sas hard drive option – HP ProLiant ML350 G5 Server User Manual

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NOTE:

Depending on model purchased, the server may look slightly different than shown.

SATA or SAS hard drive option

IMPORTANT:

When installing a x3/x1 SAS cable in a SFF system, HP recommends that the x3

part of the x3/x1 cable be linked to the SAS hard drive backplane connector that corresponds

to hard drive slots 1 to 4. In this setup, hard drive slot 1 will not be available, but since hard

drive slots 2 to 4 will be connected, one continuous volume can be created. All drive slots will
be available in LFF systems.

To install the component:

1.

Open the bezel (tower model) ("

Open or remove the tower bezel

" on page

18

).

2.

Remove the existing hard drive blank (on page

38

).

NOTE:

Depending on model purchased, the server may look slightly different than shown.