Note: The removable media device is always controlled by the separate embedded SAS controller on the
system board.
SAS cabling for the 5887 disk drive enclosure
Learn about the different serial-attached SCSI (SAS) cabling congurations that are available for the 5887
disk drive enclosure.
For more information about connecting the 5887 disk drive enclosure to the system, see Connecting the
5887 disk drive enclosure to your system (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER9/
p9ee3/p9ee3_connect_to_server.htm).
SAS adapter to the 5887
There are seven supported congurations to connect SAS adapters to the 5887.
Notes:
1. No solid-state drives (SSDs) supported with SAS adapters.
2. No cascading of 5887 enclosures.
3. No support for IBM i.
4. The long end (0.5 m) of the YO cable must be connected to the left side of the enclosure (as viewed
from the rear). The short end (0.25 m) of the YO cable must be connected to the right side of the
enclosure (as viewed from the rear).
The following list describes the supported congurations for connecting SAS adapters to a 5887:
1. Single SAS adapter to one 5887 enclosure by using a mode 1 connection.
• 5887 enclosure with one set of 24 hard disk drives (HDDs).
• Connection using SAS YO cables to connect to the 5887 enclosure.
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