Promise Technology Vess R3600 Series User Manual

Vess R3600 with JBOD Expansion
JBOD expansion requires one SFF-8644 to SFF-8644 external SAS cable for each JBOD unit. The single
controller Vess J3600sS is intended for use with the single controller Vess R3600 models, as well as the Vess
A6000 Series and Vess A7000 Series models. Up to 12 Vess J3600sS unit can be used with each Vess R3600;
up to 5 Vess J3600sS can be used with each Vess A6000 or Vess A7000 unit. The dual controller Vess J3600sSD
can be used with dual controller Vess R3600 models.
For a cascading SAS connection to Vess R3600 models, use SFF-8644 external SAS cables to
perform these tasks:
To add Vess J3600 Series units:
1. Connect the SAS expansion port on the left controller of the RAID subsystem to the SAS port on the left
I/OmoduleoftherstVessJ3600unit.
2. Connect the SAS expansion port on the right controller of the RAID subsystem to the SAS data port on
therightI/OmoduleoftherstVessJ3600unit.
3. Connect any remaining Vess J3600 units in the same manner.
Keep in mind the following points:
• Keep your data paths organized to ensure redundancy.
• JBOD expansion supports up to twelve Vess J3600 units.
Important
Power on the JBOD units rst, when you are ready to power on
the enclosures.
Read the Vess J3600 Series Product Manual for information on the
Vess J3600 Series enclosures.
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General

Brand	Promise Technology
Model	Vess R3600 Series
Category	Storage
Language	English