Figure 26 Example of a separated rack configuration
Additional guidelines
• You can implement extended cabling with a system installed in customer-
supplied racks, so long as the racks are approved by HDS Customer Sales
& Support (CSS) organization as meeting HDS specifications. Customers
should be informed that HDS requires that customer-supplied racks
housing HDS storage systems must have side panels installed on all
exposed sides.
• The “High Temperature Mode” option can be implemented on systems that
use extended cabling.
• The minimum microcode that must be installed on the to support the SAS
optical cables is V02 (DKCMAIN 80-02-01-00/01) released October 20,
2014.
• You are strongly encouraged to keep your storage system microcode level
current to ensure you have the most up-to-date enhancements and fixes.
If your storage systems is using an earlier microcode release, contact your
authorized service provider for assistance with planning, ordering, and
installing a more current microcode release.
Dual controller in a single rack configuration
In a single rack, you can place both controller chassis to reduce the number
of racks occupying floor space and minimize the operating expenses.
The following diagrams illustrate three configuration options:
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