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Poweredge r730xd backplane PCIE SAS Plugs
Hello, I have a Poweredge r730xd, I´ve seen, that there are 4 PCIE Plugs at the back of the backplane, now I wonder if these are for the 4 NVME Slots in the front or are these Plugs for connecting to an external Disc enclosure. I couldnt find the usecase for them on other sites or the manual, maybe Im just stupid. Can somebody help me? Sorry for my bad english!
I mean the one on the bottom right of the picture, this was the only picture I have and I am not able to open it right now
DELL-Charles R
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May 24th, 2024 20:44
Hello,
Those connectors are for certain configuration that have PCIe extender and cables.
See diagram Page 174
https://dell.to/3UYp2kN
I would note that Dell does not support field backplane configuration changes as the parts do not match service tag and there are no Kits for after sale conversions.