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Figure 99. Mode 2 connection of ESLL or ESLS storage enclosure by using YO12 cables to two independent SAS
adapters
6. Single SAS adapters to one ESLL or ESLS storage enclosure through a mode 2 connection.
v Connection by using two SAS YO12 cables to connect to the ESLL or ESLS storage enclosure.
v Supported only on AIX and Linux systems.
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