Tmf/Tfd Module - IBM TotalStorage SAN256N Director 2045-N16 Installation And Maintenance Manual

Figure 10. TMF/TFD module
SAN256N director midplane
The SAN256N director midplane provides connectivity between the TFIO, TCM, TSW,
power supply assemblies and fan assemblies. The backplane has the capability to
expand the SAN256N director from 256 ports to 512 ports (at a data rate of 1 Gbps and
2 Gbps) by cabling two SANC40N cabinet together.
Connectors to
system midplane
Upper fan
I/O connectors
External cabinet
fan connectors
Chapter 2. SAN256N director components
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