HP ProLiant SL270s Configuring SATA and SAS in HP ProLiant SL6000 servers
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Configuring SATA and SAS in HP ProLiant SL6000 servers How to Abstract...2 Introduction...2 SL6000 Scalable System ...2 SL6000 cabling options ...3 SATA cables ...5 SAS cables ...5 Connector types ...6 SL6000 System disk drive installation kits 7 P212 SAS cable - HP ProLiant SL270s | Configuring SATA and SAS in HP ProLiant SL6000 servers - Page 2
in easily serviceable 1U server trays, these nodes are optimized for power and cooling efficiency. For more information on the SL6000 Scalable System, refer to the HP ProLiant SL6000 Scalable System technology brief at http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01938587/c01938587 - HP ProLiant SL270s | Configuring SATA and SAS in HP ProLiant SL6000 servers - Page 3
1. HP ProLiant SL6000 Scalable System SL6000 cabling options The SL160z, SL170z, and SL2X170z server nodes all have an embedded SATA controller and include SATA cabling for standard LFF SATA drive configurations. Optional Smart Array P212 or P410 SAS controllers are available for each SL6000 server - HP ProLiant SL270s | Configuring SATA and SAS in HP ProLiant SL6000 servers - Page 4
574001-B21) 1 Use the cables that come with the server 2 HP P212 / SAS 4HDD Cable Kit (PN- 574001-B21) 1 HP P212 / SAS 4HDD Cable Kit (PN- 574001-B21) 1 HP P212 / SAS 4HDD Cable Kit (PN- 574001-B21) 1 Use the cables that come with the server 2 HP SATA / PW CBL SL160/170 G6 KIT (PN- 574005 - HP ProLiant SL270s | Configuring SATA and SAS in HP ProLiant SL6000 servers - Page 5
configuration requires cables with specific cable lengths and connector types to permit adequate air flow and accommodate space restrictions within the server node. The example in Figure 2 shows a SAS cable with a straight Mini SAS connector and four SAS disk drive connectors. Figure 2. Example - HP ProLiant SL270s | Configuring SATA and SAS in HP ProLiant SL6000 servers - Page 6
may have unique mini SAS connectors. Figure 3 displays the available Mini SAS connector types for SL6000 server nodes. The Mini SAS connector types are specified to accommodate each server node configuration and are determined by the cable kit SKU. Figure 3. Mini SAS connector types Straight - HP ProLiant SL270s | Configuring SATA and SAS in HP ProLiant SL6000 servers - Page 7
the P212 Smart Array controller SAS disk drive installation kit. The kit includes Illustrations and detailed instructions for installing SAS cables in HP ProLiant SL160z/SL170z/SL2x170z G6 servers. The installation kit covers all available hard drive configurations employing SAS disk drives and the - HP ProLiant SL270s | Configuring SATA and SAS in HP ProLiant SL6000 servers - Page 8
Array controller SAS disk drive installation kit. The kit includes Illustrations and detailed instructions for installing SAS cables in the HP ProLiant SL170z G6 server, the only SL6000 server node to support the P410. The installation kit covers all available hard drive configurations employing SAS - HP ProLiant SL270s | Configuring SATA and SAS in HP ProLiant SL6000 servers - Page 9
Figure 6. Connecting the SAS cables for eight SFF disk drives in an SL170z server node This installation also requires the use of the stacked, two drive SFF cage shown in Figure 7. Figure 7. Stacked, two drive SFF cage 9 - HP ProLiant SL270s | Configuring SATA and SAS in HP ProLiant SL6000 servers - Page 10
SATA disk drives on each of the two SL170z server nodes. This installation requires additional SATA cables included in the cable kit. The kit includes Illustrations and detailed instructions for installing SATA cables in the SL2x170z server. Figure 8. Connecting the cables for LFF SATA disk drives - HP ProLiant SL270s | Configuring SATA and SAS in HP ProLiant SL6000 servers - Page 11
Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide HP Smart Array controllers for HP ProLiant Servers User Guide Web address www.hp.com/products/smartarray www.hp.com/products/harddiskdrives www.hp.com/go/proliant www.hp.com/go/serial http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportMan ual
Configuring SATA and SAS in HP ProLiant
SL6000 servers
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Abstract
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Introduction
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SL6000 Scalable System
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SL6000 cabling options
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SATA cables
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SAS cables
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Connector types
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SL6000 System disk drive installation kits
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P212 SAS cable installation kit
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P410 SAS cable installation kit
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SL2x170z SATA cable installation kit
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For more information
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