Adaptec 5325302053 User Guide - Page 199

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. Component Description Ethernet Switch(es) APC-Brand UPS Device(s) Rack for 1U Units Snap Server 700i Series Rack for 2U units SANbloc S50 expansion array For optimal performance, use only switches that support GbE. Adaptec recommends that you use a UPS with the Snap Server 700i Series. Snap Servers are compatible with USB-based and networkbased APC-brand uninterruptible power supplies that allow you to take advantage of the automatic shutdown capability. Visit the APC Web site for a listing of optimal APC models for use with your 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. 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. 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. Component SAS Cable Description The SANbloc S50 comes with one SAS cable to connect to the Snap Server 700i Series. Optional Expansion Arrays 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.