XCubeFAS 2026
Hardware Manual
Deployment Types and Cabling
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5.2.5.
Expansion Topology and Deployment
The following images illustrate some examples of expansion topology and deployment types for
dual controller XF2026.
Cascade Topology: One XCubeFAS / One XCubeDAS / Dual Path
The following figure shows an example of a dual controller XF2026 connected to a dual
controller XCubeDAS XD5300 series using mini SAS HD to mini SAS HD cable (SAS 12G expansion
cable with Wake-on-SAS, SFF-8644 to SFF-8644).
Figure 5-7 Cascade Topology: One XCubeFAS / One XCubeDAS / Dual Path
XCubeFAS
XCubeDAS
Wake-on-SAS Cable
Wake-on-SAS Cable