⢠A cable must not be connected between ports in the same enclosure.
⢠A connected port on the node canister must connect to a single port on an expansion canister. Cables
that split the connector out into separate physical connections are not supported.
⢠Attach cables serially between enclosures; do not skip an enclosure.
⢠The last expansion enclosure in a chain must not have cables in port 1 of canister 1 or port 1 of canister
2.
⢠Ensure that cables are installed in an orderly way to reduce the risk of cable damage when replaceable
units are removed or inserted.
Figure 142. Connecting the SAS cables
Powering on the optional 2U SAS expansion enclosures
After you install all the hardware components, power on the optional 2U SAS expansion enclosures and
check their status.
About this task
Attention:
Do not power on an expansion enclosure with any open bays or slots.
⢠Every unused drive bay must be occupied by a îłller panel.
⢠Filler panels must be installed in all empty host interface adapter slots.
Open bays or slots disrupt the internal air flow, causing the drives to receive insufîłcient cooling.
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