SL Server Cabling configurations for the HP StorageWorks 600 Modular Disk System Configuration Guide

Cabling 9

Connecting a P812 Smart Array Controller to MDS600

This example illustrates direct connections from a HP ProLiant DL/ML/SL server with one Smart Array

P812 Controller to the SAS port 1 connectors on the MDS600 Primary I/O modules.

Connect SAS cables from the server to SAS port 1 connectors on the MDS600 Primary I/O modules.

A maximum of two ports on the Smart Array P812 Controller can be utilized.

No cables ship with the MDS600. The only supported cable length that can be used is the 2.00m (6.56

ft.) mini-SAS cable.

8x wide SAS cables are not supported.

Always be sure that the servers attached to the MDS600 are powered down before connecting SAS

cables.

NOTE: The Smart Array P812 Controller with firmware 3.50 or greater supports the

MDS600 with firmware 2.66 or greater.

NOTE: Maximum configuration for the Smart Array P812 Controller and the MDS600 is two

drawers and seventy drives.