Cable lengths
The following table species the maximum length of SAS cables can be used to connect
controllers and drive trays.
System Maximum length
VSP F700 140 meters or less
(459.3 ft or less)
Observing bend radius values
Never bend cables beyond their recommended bend radius. The following table provides
general guidelines for minimum bend radius values, but you should consult the
recommendation of your cable manufacturer.
Cable type Minimum bend radius values
Fibre Channel 40 mm (1.73 inch)
iSCSI optical 40 mm (1.73 inch)
Category 5 Ethernet Four times the outside diameter of the
cable
SAS 40 mm (1.73 inch)
Managing cables
Appendix D: Data and power cables
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