To connect two new Expansion Shelves to a Primary Shelf and an existing
Expansion Shelf
1
Verify that all compute nodes and the Primary Shelf are off and that the power
cords are unplugged.
Do not remove the cables between the compute nodes and the Primary Shelf.
2
Obtain the two SAS-3 cables that ship with each Expansion Shelf.
3
Identify the single SAS-3 port on the left side of each controller module in the
Primary Shelf.
4
Identify ports A and C in each I/O module in the Expansion Shelf. Port B is not
available for use.
5
IMPORTANT: Note the correct orientation of the blue tab on the ends of the
SAS-3 cables. The blue tab must face down in the ports on both shelves.
6
Connect the cables as follows:
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On the existing Expansion Shelf unplug the SAS-3 connector in port A of
the right I/O module.
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Adding Expansion Storage Shelves to an operating appliance that has at least one operating Expansion shelf
Connecting two Expansion Shelves to a system that has one existing Expansion Shelf
