Chapter 4
Connecting hosts
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Installed SFP
(actuator closed)
Target host port
Align SFP for installation
(plug removed/actuator open)
Controller module
Fiber-optic interface cable
face plate
Figure 20 Reference showing qualified SFP option and FC or iSCSI controller module
The MSA 2060/2062 SAS controller modules use qualified mini-SAS HD external connectors.
16Gb Fibre Channel host connect
FC
controller modules use Fibre Channel interface protocol for host connection. Each controller module provides four
host ports designed for use with a qualified FC SFP supporting data rates up to 16Gb/s. MSA 2060/2062 FC controller
enclosures can also be cabled to support the Remote Snap replication feature via the FC ports. See also
TIP Locate the SFP transceivers for your controller modules. See
HPE MSA Transceiver Replacement Instructions
for guidance.
10GbE iSCSI host connect
iSCSI controller modules use the Internet SCSI interface protocol for host connection. Each controller module provides
four host ports designed for use with a qualified 10GbE iSCSI SFP or qualified DAC cable option supporting data rates up
to 10Gb/s. MSA 2060/2062 iSCSI controller enclosures can also be cabled to support the Remote Snap replication feature
via the iSCSI ports. See also
TIP Locate the SFP transceivers for your controller modules. See
HPE MSA Transceiver Replacement Instructions
for guidance.
12Gb mini-SAS HD host connect
SAS controller modules use mini-SAS HD interface protocol for host connection. Each controller module provides four
host ports designed for use with SFF-8644 connectors supporting data rates up to 12Gb/s. MSA 2060/2062 SAS
controller enclosures connect to hosts for processing I/O; they are not used for replication. See also