2.7
SATA/SAS backplane cabling
ESC4000 G4
connects 8-pin plugs from
power supply*
OCUPCIE7
BPSMB1
OCUPCIE8
* Ensure to connect the corresponding 8-pin plugs to PWR1 and PWR2 as shown below:
PWR1
red
2-42
connect to mini-SAS HD connectors 1 and 2 on the
motherboard or ASUS PIKE II connectors. With two mini-
SAS HD cables connected, a total number of 8 SAS/SATA
storage devices can be supported
PWR2
PWR1
MSAS_HD2
FRNT_FAN1 FRNT_FAN2
PWR2
yellow
black
black
BP6LX2LE12G-35-R23A
CON1
FRNT_FAN3
connects to the system fans
yellow
MSAS_HD1
®
FRNT_FAN4
Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
SMBUS1
MB_RST1
FRNT_FAN5