NetApp E2600 - Procedure - Connecting the DE1600 Drive Trays and the DE5600 Drive Trays

E2600 Controller-Drive Tray Installation Guide 85
Figure 82 Connecting Cables for Maximum Redundancy and Tray Loss Protection
1A 1B 2A 2B
ESM A ESM B
1A 1B 2A 2B
ESM A ESM B
1A 1B 2A 2B
ESM A ESM B
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ESM A ESM B
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ESM A ESM B
1A 1B 2A 2B
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Chamonix A Chamonix B
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Controller A Controller B
98002-03
ESM A ESM B
SAS EXP SAS EXP
SAS IN SAS IN SAS IN SAS IN
SAS EXP SAS EXP
SAS IN SAS IN SAS IN SAS IN
SAS EXP SAS EXP
SAS IN SAS IN SAS IN SAS IN
SAS EXP SAS EXP
SAS IN SAS IN SAS IN SAS IN
SAS EXP SAS EXP
SAS IN SAS IN SAS IN SAS IN
SAS EXP SAS EXP
SAS IN SAS IN SAS IN SAS IN
SAS EXP SAS EXP
SAS IN SAS IN SAS IN SAS IN
You can use up to eight
trays in a storage array.
Procedure – Connecting the DE1600 Drive Trays and the DE5600 Drive Trays
1. Use the following table to determine the number of SAS cables that you need.
Table 13 Drive Tray Cables
Number of Drive Trays that
You Plan to Connect to the
Controller-Drive Tray
Number of Cables Required
12
24
36