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CONFIGURATION GUIDE
6.2.2
Fibre Channel / SAS Controller
Category
Fibre
Channel
SAS
NOTE:
Connection to iStorage M Series via SAS under Linux environment: Not supported
Under VMware environment, back-up devices directly connected to the system is not available. For
back-up under VMware environement, deta back-up via network is recommended by configuring back-up
server separately.
Please refer to the iStorage website for the supported device and OS by iStorage series
Please refer to the EXPRESSCLUSTER web site for cluster configuration
Depending on the FibreChannel(FC) link speed, the available cable type and/or length may differ. Please
refer to the users guide for the Fibre Channel Controller.
As 2m cables are used to connect SAS Controller and Device Expansion Unit, the following remarks
should be noted when using Device Expansion Unit.
Device Expansion Unit (2U): N8141-75
Can be mounted with the space less than 3U with the server (on top or under).
Device Expansion Unit (1U): N8141-48/-74
Can be mounted with the space with 0 - 2U with the server (on top or under).
Device Expansion Unit (1U): N8141-69
Can be mounted with the space with 0 - 2U with the server (on top or under).
NEC Corporation
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NEC Express5800/A2040d, A2020d, A2010d, A1040d
Product Name/Description
Fibre Channel Controller (1 port)
Emulex LightPulse LPe1250-F8 Host Bus Adapter
8Gb/s, Optical, PCIe 2.0(x8), Low Profile
Fibre Channel Controller(2 port)
Emulex LightPulse LPe12002-M8 Host Bus Adapter
8Gb/s, Optical, PCIe 2.0(x8), Low Profile
Fibre Channel Controller (1 port)
Emulex LightPulse LPe16000B-M6 Host Bus Adapter
16Gb/s, Optical, PCIe 3.0(x8), Low Profile / Full Height
Fibre Channel Controller (2port)
Emulex LightPulse LPe16002B2-M6 Host Bus Adapter
16Gb/s, Optical, PCIe 3.0(x8), Low Profile / Full Height
SAS Controller
LSI SAS9212-4i4e Host Bus Adapter
6Gb/s SAS, PCIe 2.0(x8), Low Profile
Not Supported for VMware
Will be discontinued by end of March, 2018.
SAS Controller
LSI SAS9300-8e Host Bus Adapter
12Gb/s SAS, PCIe 2.0(x8), Low Profile
Notice:
This SAS Controller is supported only for the use with NEC Storage
M-Series.
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When moungint Device Expansion Unit on top or just under the server (within 0U), all
devices (1-4) can be connected.
When mounting Device Expansion Unit with 1 – 3U space, device 3 and 4 (left side of the
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Unit in front view / connector 3 and 4 of right side from rear view) can be connected.
Among the space between the Device Expansion Unit and the server, the item with less
than 660mm in lengh can be mounted.
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Device 2 (left side of the Unit in front view / connector 2 of right side from rear view) can
be connected.
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When requiring to connect to Device 1 (right side of the Unit in front view / connector 1 of
the left side from rear view), please consult with NEC thru the sales representative for the
details 3 months before ordering.
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Device 1 (left side of the Unit in front view / connector 1 of right side from rear view) can
be connected.
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When requiring to connect to Device 2 (right side of the Unit in front view / connector 2 of
Rev.2.0 – Oct. 2017
Part Number
NE3390-159
NE3390-160
NE3390-157A
NE3390-158A
NE3303-142
NE3303-184
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