IBM Storwize V5000 User Manual

Procedure
To install the cables, complete the following steps.
1. Connect the required number of SAS cables. Refer to the “Planning” section of
the IBM Knowledge Center for instructions on determining the number of
cables required.
Note: When you connect cables to the SAS ports on the left side of the node
canister, each host must be connected to both canisters. Both canisters must
have the same number of cables connected.
2. Arrange the cables to provide access to the hardware.
v USB ports. USB port access is required when you use a USB flash drive to
configure the system.
v The enclosures themselves. Access is required to the hardware for servicing
and for safely removing and replacing components by using two or more
people.
Results
Figure 23 shows an example configuration with two SAS cables that are connected
to each canister.
1 2
6
1
2
1
2
OK
IN
1 2
3
4
6
1
2
1
2
OK
IN
3
4
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Figure 23. Example configuration with two SAS cables per canister
26 Storwize V5000: Quick Installation Guide

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)