Sas Subsystem Base Function Storage Configuration For The 5148-21L, 8247-21L, 8247-22L, 8247-42L, 8284-21A, 8284-22A, 8286-41A, Or 8286-42A - IBM Power System 5148-21L Manual

Table 4. SAS subsystem storage configurations (continued)
SAS subsystem Supported SAS
configuration RAID adapter
Expanded Two PCIe3 x8 cache
function storage SAS RAID internal
configuration adapters 6 Gb (CCIN
57D8)
Related concepts:
"SAS subsystem service considerations" on page 11
There are several considerations to review before servicing features within the SAS subsystem for the
5148-21L, 5148-22L, 8247-21L, 8247-22L, 8247-42L, 8284-21A, 8284-22A, 8286-41A, or 8286-42A system.
Related information:
Serial-attached SCSI cable planning
Serial-attached SCSI cable planning
SAS subsystem base function storage configuration for the 5148-21L,
8247-21L, 8247-22L, 8247-42L, 8284-21A, 8284-22A, 8286-41A, or
8286-42A
This configuration uses the base function disk drive backplane.
The base function storage configuration includes:
v One PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb, with RAID 0,10,5,6
v One base function disk drive backplane that supports 12x SFF (2.5") bays
v One Slimline DVD bay
v Two mini SAS HD cables
Example: Base function disk drive backplane for 5148-21L, 8247-21L, 8247-22L,
8284-21A, or 8284-22A
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SAS subsystem
External SAS
components SAS port cables
Two external SAS 4x Yes
ports that are used for
expansion to external
SAS drawer FC 5887
SAS cables Limitations
Internal mini SAS HD Only one external SAS
cables drawer FC 5887 is
supported from the
external SAS ports.