XCubeFAS 2026
Hardware Manual
Deployment Types and Cabling
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Reverse Topology: One XCubeFAS / Two XCubeDAS / Dual Path
The XCubeDAS can be connected in redundant connection mode based on forward direction
and backward direction. This provides the optimal networking reliability.
The following figure shows an example of a dual controller XF2026 connected to a dual
controller XCubeDAS XD5300 series which is in turn connected to the second 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). The connection in forward direction is shown as blue
cables. The connection in backward direction is shown as orange cables.
Figure 5-9 Reverse Topology: One XCubeFAS / Two XCubeDAS / Dual Path
XCubeFAS
XCubeDAS 1
XCubeDAS 2
Wake-on-SAS Cable
Wake-on-SAS Cable
Wake-on-SAS Cable
Wake-on-SAS Cable