Expansion installation scenarios
Two enclosures either side of the head server.
The following diagram illustrates the cabling for all four enclosures where two enclosures are
above and two enclosures are below the head server. This configuration provides equal weight
distribution in the rack. Refer to the StoreOnce 5500 System Capacity Upgrade Guide for detailed
step-by-step cabling instructions.
Figure 2 Cabling showing two enclosures installed either side of the head server
1
2
3
4
1
5
6
4
4
1
iLO
PS2
PS1
#1
#4
#2
#3
NOTE: Enclosure #1 and Enclosure #3 are in Storage Cluster 1, connected to the RAID
controller card in slot 2.
Enclosure #2 and Enclosure #4 are in Storage Cluster 2, connected to the RAID controller card
in slot 3.
Up to four enclosures below the head server
The second recommended configuration has the head server at the top and all enclosures below
it. It requires one 1U support shelf, which should be installed below the last enclosure. This
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