NetApp AFF A Series User Manual

DO NOT plug in the power cords at this point.
Step 4: Cable controllers to drive shelves
Cable the controllers to your shelves using the onboard storage ports. NetApp recommends MP-HA cabling for
systems with external storage.
About this task
• If you have a SAS tape drive, you can use single-path cabling. If you have no external shelves, MP-HA
cabling to internal drives is optional (not shown) if the SAS cables are ordered with the system.
• You must cable the shelf-to-shelf connections, and then cable both controllers to the drive shelves.
• Be sure to check the illustration arrow for the proper cable connector pull-tab orientation.
Steps
1. Cable the HA pair with external drive shelves.
The following example shows cabling for DS224C drive shelves. The cabling is similar with other supported
drive shelves.
2. Cable the shelf-to-shelf ports.
◦ Port 3 on IOM A to port 1 on the IOM A on the shelf directly below.
◦ Port 3 on IOM B to port 1 on the IOM B on the shelf directly below.
mini-SAS HD to mini-SAS HD cables
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NetApp AFF A Series Specifications

General

Brand	NetApp
Model	AFF A Series
Category	Server
Language	English