Connecting Sas Cables To A Host; Mini Sas Hd To Mini Sas Hd Cable; Mini Sas Hd To Mini Sas Cable - IBM Storwize V5000 Quick Installation Manual

Connecting SAS cables to a host

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Storwize V5000: Quick Installation Guide
When installing a control enclosure, you can connect it to a host with SAS cables.
About this task
Two types of SAS cables are used for host attachment, depending on the
requirements of the host.
v Mini SAS HD to Mini SAS HD (Figure 18)
v Mini SAS HD to Mini SAS (Figure 19)
Figure 18. Mini SAS HD to Mini SAS HD cable
Figure 19. Mini SAS HD to Mini SAS cable
Note: When inserting SAS cables, make sure the connector is oriented correctly.
v When connecting to the SAS ports on the left side of the node canister, the blue
pull tab must be below the connector.
v Insert the connector gently until it clicks into place. If you feel resistance, the
connector is probably oriented the wrong way. Do not force it.
v When inserted correctly, the connector can only be removed by pulling the tab.
Procedure
To install the cables, complete the following steps.