Replacing a SAS cable

This topic describes how to replace a SAS cable.

Be careful when you are replacing the hardware components that are located in the back of the system that you do not inadvertently disturb or remove any cables that you are not instructed to remove.

To replace a SAS cable, perform the following steps:

  1. Record which SAS cable is plugged into the specific port of the expansion canister. The cable must be inserted back into the same port after the replacement is complete; otherwise, the system cannot function properly.
    Note: If you are replacing a single cable, this step is not necessary.
  2. Pull the tab with the arrow away from the connector.
    Figure 1. SAS cable
    This figure shows a SAS cable.
  3. Plug the replacement cable into the specific port.
  4. Ensure that the SAS cable is fully inserted. A click is heard when the cable is successfully inserted.
Parent topic: Replacing a SAS cable to an expansion enclosure
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Connecting SAS cables to the Lenovo Storage V7000 Gen1 expansion enclosures
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Problem: Storwize V7000 Gen1 SAS cabling not valid