Chapter 4: Connection and Operation
SCSI Connection Overview
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Chapter 4
System Connection and Operation
This chapter introduces sample topologies, configuration options and server
connections for the Galaxy RAID subsystems and discusses both the power on and
power off procedures.
4.1 SCSI Connection Overview
The Galaxy RAID
GALHDX-7370S-8U4D
and
GALHDX-7370S-12U4D
subsystems support 2 SCSI host channels and 2 dual-stack connectors featuring
support for
SCSI-320
protocol (also known as Ultra-320), the latest iteration of the
SCSI drive interface standard. The SCSI-320 enables maximum data transfer rates up
to 320MB/second per channel from host computers to the subsystems or expansion
systems. This is twice the bandwidth as the Ultra160 standard, allowing you optimal
performance and flexibility with configuring storage applications.
4.1.1 SCSI
Cables
One SCSI cable (GAL-9270UJBODCab) is provided with each subsystem for host
connection. If you wish to connect the second host channel, a second cable must be
separately purchased. Purchase only high quality SCSI-320 cables from a reputable
manufacturer. To ensure optimum performance, it is necessary to use proper, high
quality SCSI-320 compatible cables. Failure to do so will result in downgraded
performance.
4.1.2 SCSI Port on the Controller Rear Panel
The SATA-based subsystems are equipped with two dual-stack VHDCI connectors
on the back of the enclosure. (See
Figure 4- 1
) Each 68-pin VHDCI connector is
specified as “Channel # In” or “Channel # Out” port.
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