Install the P440 controller and its Mini-SAS Y-cable

In the six-bay SFF rear drive configuration, the P440 controller is supported in the low-profile PCIe expansion slots 1, 2, 5, 6, and 7.

  1. Remove the air scoop from the storage controller.
    Removing the air scoop from the P440 controller
  2. Remove the full-height bracket from the storage controller and attach the low-profile bracket.

    For more information, see the documentation that ships with the option.

  3. If you intend to use an FBWC module, install the module on the storage controller.
  4. Remove the onboard PCI expansion slot cover.
    Removing an onboard low-profile expansion slot cover
  5. Install the storage controller.
    Installing the HBA or storage controller board in the system board low-profile PCIe expansion slot
  6. Remove the plastic connector covers from the Mini-SAS Y-cable.
  7. Remove the cable tie securing the split ends of the Mini-SAS Y-cable.
  8. Connect the split ends of the Mini-SAS Y-cable to ports 1 and 2 of the rear drive backplane.

    The connector marked as P1 must be connected to port 1 and the connector marked as P2 must be connected to port 2.

  9. Connect the common end of the Mini-SAS Y-cable to the storage controller.
  10. Depending on the location of the storage controller, secure the Mini-SAS Y-cable in the rear drive cage cable clip or position it on top of the air baffle.
    • P440 controller Mini-SAS Y-cable connections from the PCIe expansion slot 1 or 2
      Connecting the six-bay SFF rear drive cage P440 Mini-SAS Y-cable - P440 controller installed in PCIe expansion slot 1 or 2
    • P440 controller Mini-SAS Y-cable connections from the PCIe expansion slot 5, 6 or 7
      Connecting the six-bay SFF rear drive cage P440 Mini-SAS Y-cable - P440 installed in PCIe expansion slot 5, 6 or 7