Chapter 4
Hardware Configurations
4.2
Drive enclosure (3.5" type)
4.2.1
I/O Modules
The I/O module is a component that controls how the controller and the drives interact.
It connects with controllers.
A drive enclosure has one or two I/O modules.
When a drive enclosure has one I/O module, another module can be added during system operation. If one of
the I/O modules fails in a drive enclosure with two I/O modules, the failed I/O module can be replaced while
the system is running.
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Drive Interface Ports
This port is for connecting controller enclosures.
The drive interface port specifications are shown below.
Table 4.7 Drive Interface Port Specification (I/O Module)
Interface
SAS
4.2.2
Power Supply Units
The power supply unit transforms input AC power from a power socket to DC power and supplies power to
each component. Each power supply unit contains fans.
A drive enclosure has two power supply units, which makes it possible for a failed unit to be replaced while
the system is running.
4.2.3
Drives
Up to twelve 3.5" drives can be installed.
Drives can be added during system operation. When an error occurs, replacement operations can be per-
formed while the system is running.
Table 4.8 Drive Specification for 3.5" Drive Enclosures
Product name
SAS disks
Nearline SAS disks
Transfer rate (max.)
6Gbit/s
Drive interface
Serial Attached SCSI
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Connector type
SFF-8644
Storage capacity
900GB, 1.2TB
2TB, 4TB, 6TB
Number of ports for each I/O
module
1
Rotational speed
10,000rpm
7,200rpm
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