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NOTE:
One cabinet requires four SAS cables, two cabinets requires six SAS cables, and three cabinets require eight SAS
cables. Verify that you have the correct amount of cables before you start.
CAUTION:
If you observe incorrect cabling between expansion enclosures or to the base enclosure, do not
attempt to correct the cable connections. To avoid a potential service disruption, gather support materials and
contact your service provider for guidance.
CAUTION:
Incorrect cabling could cause all new drives to be locked.
Steps
1. Disconnect the SAS cable from LCC B, port B of the last expansion enclosure and move it to LCC B, port B of the new
expansion enclosure.
2. Disconnect the SAS cable from LCC A, port B of the last expansion enclosure and move it to LCC A, port B of the new
expansion enclosure.
3. Use a new SAS cable to connect LCC A, port B of the last expansion enclosure to LCC A, port A of the new expansion
enclosure.
4. Use a new SAS cable to connect LCC B, port B of the last expansion enclosure to LCC B, port A of the new expansion
enclosure.
Expansion
enclosure 1
Expansion
enclosure 0
Node
Figure 18. Cabling the base enclosure to two expansion enclosures
B
A
B
A
B
A
Install a new base enclosure and an optional expansion enclosure
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