Ibm Flex System V7000 Storage Node Components - IBM V7000 Introduction And Implementation Manual

With the addition of external IBM Storwize V7000 expansion, there is an adapter that changes
the HD mini SAS to the mini SAS connection that is on the expansion. Figure 2-12 shows the
cabling scheme and the differences in the cable connections of the two expansions.
Figure 2-12 Node cabling internal SAS and external
Notice that IBM Flex System V7000 Storage Node cabling is done directly from top to bottom
down through its expansions, including any additional external expansions.

2.6 IBM Flex System V7000 Storage Node components

IBM Flex System V7000 Storage Node is an integrated entry / midrange virtualization RAID
storage to support and interface with the IBM Flex System. It brings with it the following
benefits:
Offers a single point of management for server, network, internal storage, and external
storage, virtualized by the integrated IBM Flex System V7000 Storage Node.
Gives improved access to critical data by keeping data close to the servers by minimizing
switch and cable hops.
Provides virtual servers fast shared storage access to better enable dynamic workload
assignments.
Moves the control of the virtual server storage over to the server administrators rather than
in the hands of the SAN administrators.
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