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Cabling and Configuration
Cabling the RAIDStation7 Fibre Channel Storage Array
The port bypass circuits at the rear of the Storage Array (see Figure 3-1) provide
the interface between it and your host system.
Figure 3-1. Location of port bypass circuits
One port bypass circuit module is always installed as standard (Loop A). There is
an upgrade option available from Adaptec to install a second port bypass circuit
module (Loop B). With two port bypass circuit modules installed there are two
fibre channel loops through which the host system can access data on disk drives
while providing full redundancy for the port bypass circuits. For details on install-
ing and removing the port bypass circuit module, refer to Chapter 5.
The port bypass circuit board connects the Storage Array to the host system using
a DB-9 connector on a fibre channel cable. This Fibre Channel cable is the only
connection between the RAIDstation7 Fibre Channel Storage Array and the host
Port Bypass Circuit
ACM's
Versatile Environmental Monitor (VEM)
AC Power Input and
on / off switch
ID Switch
(loop A)
Port Bypass Circuit (optional)
(loop B)
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