Hitachi F700 Hardware Reference Manual page 79

Cable lengths
The following table specifies the maximum length of SAS cables can be used to connect
controllers and drive trays.
System
VSP F700
Observing bend radius values
Never bend cables beyond their recommended bend radius. The following table provides
general guidelines for minimum bend radius values, but you should consult the
recommendation of your cable manufacturer.
Cable type
Fibre Channel
iSCSI optical
Category 5 Ethernet
SAS
Appendix D: Data and power cables
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Maximum length
140 meters or less
(459.3 ft or less)
Minimum bend radius values
40 mm (1.73 inch)
40 mm (1.73 inch)
Four times the outside diameter of the
cable
40 mm (1.73 inch)
Managing cables
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