HP ProLiant DL380e Gen8 Server - Manual (Page 40)

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Ensure the cage latch is secured in place before tightening the drive cage screws.
8. Connect the drive power cable to the rear drive cage.
9. Do one of the following to connect the SATA and sideband signal cables:
o To connect the cables to the system board, go to step 10.
o To connect the cables to the front drive cage backplane, go to step 11.
This procedure is only applicable if the 12-drive LFF cage with expander backplane or the 25-drive
SFF cage is installed in the front chassis.
10. Connect the shorter SATA and sideband signal cables to the system board:
a. Remove the primary PCI riser cage (" Remove the PCI riser cages " on page 25 ).
b. Connect the sideband signal cable from the rear drive cage to the system board.