Installing SATA and Mini-SAS cable options

Prerequisites
IMPORTANT: The HPE Apollo r2800 Chassis does not support nodes using the HPE Dynamic Smart Array B140i Controller or the HPE P840 Smart Array Controller. Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends installing an HPE H240 Host Bus Adapter or HPE P440 Smart Array Controller.

  • If using the Dynamic Smart Array B140i Controller, the B140i 1U node SATA cable (PN 800060-B21) or B140i 2U node SATA cable (PN 800061-B21) must be installed.

  • To install a P840 Smart Array controller in a 2U node, two P440/P840 Mini-SAS cable options (PN 798205-B21) are required.

  • For more information on the riser board slot specifications, see "PCIe riser board slot definitions."

For more information about product features, specifications, options, configurations, and compatibility, see the product QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website.

  1. Power down the node.
  2. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the node.
  3. Remove the node from the chassis.
  4. Place the node on a flat, level surface.
  5. If installed, remove the rear I/O blanks.
  6. Remove any installed PCI riser cage assemblies.
  7. Remove the bayonet board assembly and bayonet bracket.
  8. Connect the SATA or Mini-SAS cable to the bayonet board.
    • 1U bayonet board
      Connecting the Mini-SAS cable to the 1U bayonet board
      IMPORTANT: If connecting a SATA or Mini-SAS cable to the 2U bayonet board, route the cable under the padding before installing the 2U bayonet board bracket.
    • 2U bayonet board
      Connecting the Mini-SAS cable to the 2U bayonet board
  9. Install the bayonet board bracket and bayonet board assembly.
  10. If installing a host bus adapter or Smart Array controller, install it into the riser cage.
  11. Do one of the following:

    • Connect the B140i SATA cable to the system board.

    • Connect all necessary internal cables to the storage controller.

    For internal cabling information, see "SATA and Mini-SAS cabling."

  12. Route and secure the cables under the thin plastic cover along the side of the node tray.
  13. Install any removed PCI riser cage assemblies.
  14. Install the node into the chassis.
  15. Connect all peripheral cables to the node.
  16. Power up the node.