IBM 5887, Manual

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Figure 26. Mode 1 connection of two 5887 disk drive enclosures by using YO cables to a SAS adapter
pair
18. Complete a mode 2 connection of one 5887 disk drive enclosure (A) by using YO cables (B) to two
independent SAS adapters (C and D) as shown in Figure 27 on page 30 and then continue with
“Connecting cables, power cords, and installing covers” on page 33.
Notes:
• Independent SAS adapter 1 (C) does not have access to the other independent adapter and has
access only to drive bays D1 - D12.
• Independent SAS adapter 2 (D) does not have access to the other independent adapter and has
access only to drive bays D13 - D24.
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