2.9.2 SATA backplane connections

(in PA4 model only)

ASATA backplane comes pre-installed in the TS500-E4/PA4 model. The SATA backplane has four 22-pin SATA connectors to support Serial ATA hard disk drives. The backplane design incorporates a hot swap feature to allow easy connection or removal of SATA hard disks. The LEDs on the backplane connect to the front panel LEDs to indicate HDD status. See section “1.6 LED information” for details.

Front side

The front side of the SATA backplane faces the front panel when installed. This side includes four SATA connectors for the hot swap drive trays.

CON1

CON3

 

 

 

Drive status LEDs

 

 

 

CON5

CON7

Each SATA connector is labeled (CON1, CON3, CON5, CON7) so you can easily determine their counterpart connectors at the back side of the backplane. Refer to the table for reference.

HDD

Front side

Back side

Device

connector

connector

HDD 1

CON1

CON2

HDD 2

CON3

CON4

HDD 3

CON5

CON6

HDD 4

CON7

CON8

 

 

 

ASUS TS500-E4

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