IBM Storwize V5000 User Manual

Note: The fibre cables are connected in pairs. Both canisters must have the same
number of cables connected.
Procedure
To install the cables, complete the following steps.
1. Identify the correct pair of fibre cables for the Ethernet ports that are labeled 3
in the left canister and the right canister.
2. Connect the appropriate cable to each port.
3. For each additional pair of Ethernet ports in the right and left canisters,
identify the correct pair of cables and connect them.
Results
Figure 18 shows an example configuration. The figure shows a pair of cables that
are connected to port 3 in each canister. Another pair of cables is connected to port
4 in each canister.
1 2 3
4
6
1
2
1
2
OK
IN
1 2 3
4
6
1
2
1
2
OK
IN
v3500102
1
2
LNK
TxRx
1
2
LNK
TxRx
Figure 18. Example configuration with two pairs of cables connected to 10 Gbps iSCSI-FCoE
2-port host interface adapters
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IBM Storwize V5000 Specifications

General

Storage Type	Hybrid Flash Array
Maximum Drives	240
Form Factor	2U
Model	IBM Storwize V5000
Drive Types	SSD, HDD
RAID Levels	RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10
Host Interface	8 Gbps Fibre Channel (FC), 12 Gbps SAS, 10 Gbps iSCSI, 16 Gbps FC
Software Features	Thin provisioning
Drive Bays	12 or 24
Cache	Up to 32GB
Cache Memory	Up to 32GB
Weight	30kg (66.1lb)
Power Supply	Dual
Cooling	Redundant cooling fans
Dimensions	88mm x 482mm x 740mm (3.5in x 19in x 29.1in)