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Figure 14. Mode 1 connection of one 5887 disk drive enclosure by using YO cables to a SAS adapter pair
Continue with "Connecting cables, power cords, and installing covers" on page 20.
16. Perform the mode 1 connection of two enclosures (A and B) by using YO cables (C and D) to a SAS
adapter pair (E). See Figure 15 on page 16.
Notes:
v Each adapter in the SAS adapter pair (C) has access to the other adapter and to all 48 drive bays.
v If 6 Gb SAS adapters are being used, they must be cabled by using 6 Gb SAS cables.
v For SAS adapter pairs, you can attach the cables to any adapter port when you use the same port
in both adapters.
Installing the 5887 disk drive enclosure or setting up a preinstalled 5887 disk drive enclosure
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