IBM Storwize V7000, Installation Manual

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Each canister has two SAS ports that are numbered 1 on the left
1
and 2 on the
right
2
.
Port 1 is the input port, as indicated by the arrow at
1
. Port 1 must always be
connected.
Port 2 is the output port, as indicated by the arrow at
2
. Port 2 is only connected
if this expansion unit is not the last one in the chain.
Note: The reference to the left and right locations applies to canister 1, which is
the upper canister. The port locations are inverted for canister 2, which is the lower
canister.
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1
1 2
2
Figure 3. SAS ports and LEDs in rear of expansion enclosure
Chapter 3. Before you begin the installation
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