Quantum QXS G2 Series User Manual

Installation 69
Mixing 2U and 5U84 chassis when configuring a storage system is not supported. Representative
examples showing supported configurations and configuration limits are provided above for 2U12
and 2U24, and on the following pages for 5U84.
Reverse Cabling for 5U84 Systems
Figure 63 provides an illustration of connecting RAID chassis and expansion chassis in a reverse
cabling (fault tolerant) configuration for 5U84 systems.
Figure 63 5U84 Reverse Cabling
Straight-Through Cabling for 5U84 Systems
Figure 64 provides an illustration of connecting RAID chassis and expansion chassis in a
straight-through cabling configuration for 5U84 systems.
Figure 64 5U84 Straight-Through Cabling
NOTE: Figure 63 and Figure 64 show maximum configuration cabling for the 5U84 RAID chassis
with the 5U84 expansion chassis (total of 4 chassis cabled together).
CAUTION: Refer to Connecting RAID Chassis and Expansion Chassis on page 66 for comparative
characteristics for using reverse cabling (fault tolerant) or straight-through cabling configurations.
Controller A
Controller B
0A 0B
1A
1B
2A
2B
3A
3B
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
C
C
C
C
C
Reverse Cabling/Fault Tolerant
Controller A
Controller B
0A
1A
2A
3A
A
A
A
C
C
C
A
A
A
C
C
C
Straight-through Cabling
0B
1B
2B
3B

Quantum QXS G2 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Quantum
Model	QXS G2 Series
Category	Storage
Language	English