c. Release the tab.

3.Connect the other end of the cable to the SAS input connector of the external storage enclosure.

• If the enclosure uses a standard SAS 4x connector, insert the cable connector into the enclosure connector, and then tighten the lock screws on the cable connector.

• If the enclosure uses a mini SAS 4x connector, pull back the tab on the cable connector, insert the cable connector into the enclosure connector, and then release the tab.

4.Power up the enclosure.

5.Power up the server.

SAS cable part numbers

To order additional cables, use the option kit part number.

Approximate cable

Type of cable

Option kit part

Cable assembly

length

 

number

number

 

 

 

 

1 m (3 ft)

Mini SAS 4x to standard SAS 4x

419570-B21

408908-002

 

 

 

 

2 m (6 ft)

Mini SAS 4x to mini SAS 4x

407339-B21

407344-003

 

 

 

 

 

Mini SAS 4x to standard SAS 4x

419571-B21

408908-003

 

 

 

 

4 m (13 ft)

Mini SAS 4x to mini SAS 4x

432238-B21

407344-004

 

 

 

 

 

Mini SAS 4x to standard SAS 4x

419572-B21

408908-004

 

 

 

 

6 m (20 ft)

Mini SAS 4x to mini SAS 4x

432239-B21

407344-005

 

 

 

 

 

Mini SAS 4x to standard SAS 4x

419537-B21

408908-005

 

 

 

 

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