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15. Complete a mode 1 connection of two enclosures (A and B) by using YO cables (C and D) to a single
SAS adapter (E) as shown in Figure 24 on page 27.
Note: The single SAS adapter (E) has access to all 48 drive bays.
Figure 24. Mode 1 connection of two enclosures by using YO cables to a single SAS adapter
16. Complete a mode 1 connection of one enclosure (A) by using YO cables (B) to a SAS adapter pair (C)
as shown in Figure 25 on page 28, and then continue with “Connecting cables, power cords, and
installing covers” on page 33.
Note: The single SAS adapter (E) has access to all 48 drive bays.
Notes:
• Each adapter in the SAS adapter pair (C) has access to the other adapter and to all 24 drive bays.
• If 6 Gb SAS adapters are being used, they must be cabled by using 6 Gb SAS cables.
• For SAS adapter pairs, you can attach the cables to any adapter port when you use the same port in
both adapters.
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