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Figure 16. Mode 2 connection of one 5887 disk drive enclosure by using YO cables to two independent SAS adapters
Continue with "Connecting cables, power cords, and installing covers" on page 20.
18. Perform the mode 2 connection of one enclosure (A) by using X cables (B) to two SAS adapter pairs.
See Figure 17 on page 18.
Notes:
v Each adapter in the SAS adapter pair 1 (C) has access to the other adapter and to drive bays D1 -
D12.
v Each adapter in the SAS adapter pair 2 (D) has access to the other adapter and to drive bays D13 -
D24.
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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