Cable an E-Series controller shelf to a drive shelf
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You must connect each controller in the controller shelf to an I/O module (IOM) in a drive shelf.
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This procedure applies to IOM12, IOM12B, and IOM12C drive shelves.
IOM12C modules are only supported on SANtricity OS 11.70.2 onward. Ensure your controller's firmware has been updated before installing or upgrading to an IOM12C. -
If you are cabling an older controller shelf to a DE212C, DE224C, or DE460, see Adding IOM Drive Shelves to an Existing E27XX, E56XX, or EF560 Controller Shelf.
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If you are cabling an EF50 or EF80 storage system to SAS expansion shelves as part of a new system installation, see Cable the hardware for EF50 and EF80 storage systems procedure.
Cabling E2800 and E5700
The following information applies to cabling an E2800, E2800B, EF280, E5700, EF5700B, or EF570 controller shelf to a DE212C, DE224C, or DE460 drive shelf.
You can cable your controller shelf to one or more 12-drive or 24-drive shelves.
The following image shows a representation of the controller shelf and the drive shelves. To locate the ports on your model, see Hardware Universe.
You can cable your controller shelf to one or more 60-drive shelves.
The following image shows a representation of the controller shelf and the drive shelves. To locate the ports on your model, see Hardware Universe.
Cabling EF300 and EF600
The following information applies to cabling an EF300, EF600, EF300C, or EF600C controller shelf to a DE212C, DE224C, or DE460 drive shelf.
Before cabling an EF300 or EF600, make sure the firmware is updated to the latest version. To update the firmware, follow the instructions in Upgrading SANtricity OS.
You can cable your controller shelf to one or more 12-drive or 24-drive shelves.
The following image shows a representation of the controller shelf and the drive shelves. To locate the ports on your model, see Hardware Universe.
You can cable your controller shelf to one or more 60-drive shelves.
The following image shows a representation of the controller shelf and the drive shelves. To locate the ports on your model, see Hardware Universe.
Cabling E4000
The following information applies to cabling an E4000 controller shelf to a DE212C, DE224C, or DE460 drive shelf.
You can cable your controller shelf to one or more 12-drive shelves.
You can cable your controller shelf to one or more 60-drive shelves.
