Figure 53. Mode 4 connection of one 5887 enclosure by using X cables to four independent SAS
adapters
SAS cabling for the ESLL and ESLS storage enclosures
Learn about the different serial-attached SCSI (SAS) cabling congurations that are available for the ESLL
and ESLS storage enclosures.
For more information about connecting ESLL and ESLS storage enclosures to the system, see Connecting
an ESLL or ESLS storage enclosure to your system (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/
POWER9/p9eiu/p9eiu_connect_to_server.htm).
SAS adapter to the ESLL and ESLS storage enclosures
The following list describes some of the supported congurations for connecting SAS adapters to the
ESLL and ESLS storage enclosures:
1. Single SAS adapter to one ESLL or ESLS storage enclosure by using a mode 1 connection.
• Connection by using SAS YO12 cables to connect to the ESLL or ESLS storage enclosure.
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