Drive bay numbering

Drive bay numbering depends on how the drive backplane is connected. In this server, the backplane can be connected to the:

  • Embedded Smart Array controller through the onboard SATA ports

  • Smart Array type-a modular (AROC) and type-p standup plug-in storage controllers

  • SAS expander card

When the backplane is connected to a storage controller, the drive bay numbering for each drive box starts at 1.

When the backplane is connected to a SAS expander, all drive boxes are treated as a single box 1. This means the drive bay numbering is continuous.