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4.2.5.
Expansion Topology and Deployment
The following images illustrate some examples of expansion topology and deployment
types for dual controller XCubeSAN series.
Cascade Topology: One XCubeSAN / One XCubeDAS / Dual Path
The following figure shows an example of a dual controller XCubeSAN series 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 4-8
Cascade Topology: One XCubeSAN / One XCubeDAS / Dual Path
XCubeSAN
XCubeDAS
Wake-on-SAS Cable
Wake-on-SAS Cable