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Figure 1. IBM TotalStorage FAStT700 Fibre Channel Storage Server front bezel
Figure 2. IBM TotalStorage FAStT700 Fibre Channel Storage Server-front view
Back view
Figure 3 shows the FAStT700 Storage Server back view and the following
components:
v Host-side and drive-side mini hubs - Up to eight removable mini hubs with
v Power supplies - Two removable units that each contain a power supply and an
v Fan and communications module - A removable unit that contains the power
Figure 3. IBM TotalStorage FAStT700 Fibre Channel Storage Server - back view
Fibre Channel connections
When fully configured, the back of the FAStT700 Storage Server can accommodate
up to four host-side and four drive-side mini hubs. Each mini hub is a single,
removable unit that provides the Fibre Channel interface between a FAStT700
Storage Server, host computers, and drives. Each mini hub has two SFP module
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indicator lights. You can insert SFP modules into the mini hubs and connect
fiber-optic host and drive interface cables to the FAStT Storage Server. (The
standard FAStT700 configuration includes two host and two drive mini hubs.)
indicator light.
supply cooling fans, an indicator light, and Ethernet ports.
Fan and communications
module
Host mini hubs
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Power supply
Controllers
Drive mini hubs
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Power supply
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