ETERNUS JX40 S2
Operating Manual
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6
Connections
If you would like to put the ETERNUS JX40 S2 storage subsystem into
operation, the SAS and the power supply connections must be inserted.
6.1
SAS Connection
The required connections are on the rear panel of the storage subsystem.
I
Use the approved SAS cables for the host connection of the
ETERNUS JX40 S2.
Host connection with LSI SAS 9286-8e /9200-8e
–
SAS cable (MiniSAS
1
- MiniSAS HD
2
)
3
3.0 m
–
SAS cable (MiniSAS
1
- MiniSAS HD
2
)
3
6.0 m
Host connection with PSAS CP400e / PRAID EP420e
–
SAS cable (MiniSAS HD
2
- MiniSAS HD
2
)
3
2.5 m
–
SAS cable (MiniSAS HD
2
- MiniSAS HD
2
)
3
3.5 m
Cascading ETERNUS JX40 S2 subsystems
–
SAS cable (MiniSAS HD
2
- MiniSAS HD
2
)
3
1.1 m
–
SAS cable (MiniSAS HD
2
- MiniSAS HD
2
)
3
2.5 m
1
The external MiniSAS connector is compliant to SFF-8088 industry specification.
2
The external MiniSAS HD connector is compliant to SFF-8644 industry specification.
3
HD:
H
igh
D
ensity
Mini SAS plug
for connecting to the 6 Gb SAS 2.0 controller
Mini SAS HD plug
for connecting to the ETERNUS JX40 S2
and to the 12 Gb SAS 3.0 controller
