Connecting the expansion shelves and the controllers
Multiple expansion shelves are connected together and to the controller with qualified SAS cables.
NOTE:
You must save any extra SAS cables for future use.
The diagrams in the following sections show recommended cabling and component placement of a system and shelves in the
rack(s). The cables that are provided support the controller and shelves in the rack positions as shown in the diagrams.
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Refer to the diagrams in the
Connecting multiple ES30 shelves to the DD9500 system
on page 56 to connect a DD9500
system.
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Refer to the diagrams in the
Connecting multiple DS60 shelves to the DD9500 system
on page 67 to connect a DD9500
system.
For more information about specific shelf cabling rules and guidelines for different types of shelves, see:
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Data Domain ES30 and FS15 Expansion Shelf Hardware Guide
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Data Domain DS60 Expansion Shelf Hardware Guide
ES30 cable information
The cable end that connects to an ES30 from node 0 has a mini-SAS connector with a
port.
The cable end that connects to an ES30 from node 1 has a mini-SAS connector with a
port.
Cables between ES30s have mini-SAS connectors on both ends.
Figure 59. Node 0 SAS I/O module to ES30 host port connector
Connect Cables and Power On
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