NEC Storage M100 Series - Figure 8-9: SAS Cable Connections and DE;PD Numbers

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User Guide Chapter 8 Installing Optional Parts
SAS Cable Connections and DE and PD Numbers
A maximum of seven disk enclosures can be connected to this disk array unit. Functions equivalent to
DE 00 are internally built-in to the DAC.
Figure 8-9: SAS Cable Connections and DE/PD Numbers shows how to connect disk enclosures and
the DE numbers and PD numbers.
Figure 8-9: SAS Cable Connections and DE/PD Numbers
 Push the SAS cable into each connector securely until you hear a click.
 SAS cables can also be used to control the disk enclosure’s power supply.
 The disk enclosure will not power on unless the 2 SAS cables are
connected.
 SAS cables have grooves in the connecting portion that protect against incorrect
insertion.
 Select a connector appropriate to the port to which it will be connected and connect the
cable.