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Expander Configuration Mode, Single Host to Storage Sled Connection

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Expander Configuration Mode The C8000XD sled is equipped with a SAS expander to operate the harddrives in single port, dual port, or expansion mode. Use mini-SAS x4 cable(s) to connect a compute sled to your C8000XD sled. The sled supports the following configuration modes. • Single port mode In single port mode, the storage sled supports 12 x 2.5 or 3.5-inch SAS/SATA/SSD hard-drives from a single cable connection. The figure below shows a single path connection from a single-HBA compute sled to the storage sled's external mini-SAS A1 and A2 connectors. In this mode, the hard-drives in the storage sled are cascaded for extended storage capacity. Figure 1-9. Single Host to Storage Sled Connection Port 1 Port 2 HBA A1 A2 B1 B2 Storage Sled Single-HBA Compute Sled About Your System 15

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About Your System
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Expander Configuration Mode
The C8000XD sled is equipped with a SAS expander to operate the hard-
drives in single port, dual port, or expansion mode. Use mini-SAS x4 cable(s)
to connect a compute sled to your C8000XD sled.
The sled supports the following configuration modes.
•
Single port mode
In single port mode, the storage sled supports 12 x 2.5 or 3.5-inch
SAS/SATA/SSD hard-drives from a single cable connection.
The figure below shows a single path connection from a single-HBA
compute sled to the storage sled’s external mini-SAS A1 and A2
connectors. In this mode, the hard-drives in the storage sled are cascaded
for extended storage capacity.
Figure 1-9.
Single Host to Storage Sled Connection
A1
A2
Port 1
Port 2
HBA
B1
B2
Single-HBA Compute Sled
Storage Sled