IBM DCS3860, Инструкция по установке, использованию и обслуживанию

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Installing the storage system configuration
Before attempting to attach hosts to the storage system, ensure that the host
systems and host bus adapters (HBAs) are installed correctly and updated with the
latest firmware and drivers.
Note:
1. See the documentation that is shipped with the HBA for installation
requirements and procedures.
2. Use the correct HBA firmware and device driver. For the latest supported
HBAs and device drivers, consult the readme file that comes with the DCS3860
controller firmware.
For a SAS attached host, attach a SAS cable to each HBA. Continue with
“Connecting SAS hosts to the DCS3860” to connect the other end of each cable to a
controller.
Connecting SAS hosts to the DCS3860
The DCS3860 can support up to 1024 hosts when attached to the SAS Connectivity
Module for IBM BladeCenter
®
and up to four hosts in a direct attached host
environment. The number of supported hosts depends on the number of host ports
installed on the controller. To protect against the loss of any one path from the host
servers to the DCS3860 storage system, use redundant host connections.
Note: The DCS3860 ships with eight storage partitions by default. For additional
storage partitions, purchase an optional Storage Partition Premium Feature
upgrade. Contact your IBM reseller or marketing representative for more
information.
Figure 24. Direct (out-of-band) management method
Chapter 3. Cabling the DCS3860 storage system
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