HP StorageWorks MSA2312fc HP StorageWorks 2000 Modular Smart Array G2 cable co - Page 7

Connecting to a mixed configuration The following figure shows a MSA2000sa G2 array controller connected to a mixed configuration of MSA70 drive enclosures and MSA2000 3.5" 12-drive enclosures. This configuration requires seven (7) mini-SAS to SAS cables and one (1) mini-SAS to mini-SAS cable. Other mixed configurations might require different cables. MSA2000i G2 configuration options This section describes direct connect, switch-connect, and expansion configuration options for the MSA2000i G2. MSA2000i G2 direct connections The MSA2000i G2 supports up to four direct connect server connections, two per controller. Connect cables from the servers' HBAs to the controller ports as shown in the following illustrations. One server connected to an MSA2000i G2 enclosure A: One server/single path requires one (1) Ethernet cable. A + B: One server/dual path requires two (2) Ethernet cables. Page 7