1
2
1
2
1
2
3
4
Drive bay numbering: SAS expander
Drive numbering through a SAS Expander is continuous.
• SAS expander port 1 always connects to port 1 of the controller.
• SAS expander port 2 always connects to port 2 of the controller.
• SAS expander port 3 = drive numbers 1-4.
• SAS expander port 4 = drive numbers 5-8.
• SAS expander port 5 = drive numbers 9-12.
• SAS expander port 6 = drive numbers 13-16.
Drive bay numbering: SAS expander
129