Can I connect an SDD instead of CD-ROM ?
I found Miscellaneous cable kit 671353-001, include Includes the front video adapter cable, embedded SATA cable, Capacitor Pack with 36-inch cable (provides back up power to the FBWC memory module), and mini-SAS cable with straight connector to left connector (33-inches long)
http://partsurfer.hpe.com/ShowPhoto.aspx?partnumber=671353-001
In manual for HP360G8 using Chipset SATA cable option, but "With the chipset SATA cable option, the chipset SATA controller can be used with a single SATA hard drive", and "Only drive bay 1 is enabled. The remaining drive bays are disabled.".
Can I use DVD-ROM cable (484355-007) for one SSD/HDD drive, and use remaining drive bays (through RAID) at the same time?
Best Answer
The short answer is that you can't really do what you're thinking.
Instead of the normal RAID controller -> backplane connections, the kit you've described does this:
HP supports a "chipset SATA" mode while would allow the use of ONE drive bay out of the eight drive bays on the backplane. This option comes with many caveats and is not a normal use of this type of server.
The data cable provided for the chipset SATA option plugs into a 4-lane SAS SFF-8087 port that represents the connections for drive bays 1-4. Using this option renders drive bays 2-4 unusable. There's a slight chance that connecting the second SFF-8087 port on the backplane to the Smart Array P420i RAID controller would allow you to use RAID for drives 5-8, but that's the best-case scenario.
You shouldn't need to do this. It's definitely not a normal use case with HP servers. If I'm misinterpreting your intent, please come back with more details of what you're trying to do. What's the end goal?
Is there a specific application or restriction that requires the use of the CD-ROM port for an SSD?
Can you clarify your requirements?