User`s guide

Basic Hardware To Be Acquired from Third-Party Vendors
The hardware components listed in the following table are to be supplied by the
customer from third-party vendors.
Optional Expansion Cards and Cables
The capacity of the Snap Server 700i Series can be expanded by attaching one or
more SANbloc S50 expansion arrays.
Optional Expansion Arrays
Component Description
Ethernet
Switch(es)
For optimal performance, use only switches that support GbE.
APC-Brand UPS
Device(s)
Adaptec recommends that you use a UPS with the Snap Server 700i
Series. Snap Servers are compatible with USB-based and network-
based APC-brand uninterruptible power supplies that allow you to
take advantage of the automatic shutdown capability. Visit the A
PC
Web site for a listing of optimal APC models for use with your Snap
Server 700i Series.
Rack for 1U Units
Snap Server 700i
Series
The Snap Server 700i Series comes with two (left and right) slide rails
and must be installed in a four-post, 32” deep (or greater)
EIA-compliant rack.
Note Mounting the Snap Server 700i Series into a two-post rack is
not supported.
Rack for 2U units
SANbloc S50
expansion array
The SANbloc S50 expansion array comes with adjustable front and
rear slide rails and must be installed in a four-post EIA-compliant rack.
Note Mounting the S50 into a two-post rack is not supported.
Component Description
SAS Cable The SANbloc S50 comes with one SAS cable to connect to
the Snap Server 700i Series.
SANbloc S50 Configuration Options and Requirements
Snap Server 700i Series
• If using SATA drives, up to four (4) S50 expansion arrays can be connected to the Snap
Server 700i Series, supporting a maximum of 48 disk drives.
• If using SAS drives, up to eight (8) S50 expansion arrays can be connected to the Snap
Server 700i Series, supporting a maximum of 100 disk drives.