Hitachi F350 Hardware Reference Manual page 80

Cable lengths
The following table specifies the maximum length of SAS cables can be used to connect
controllers and drive trays.
System
VSP F350
VSP F370
Observing bend radius values
Never bend cables beyond their recommended bend radius. The following table provides
general guidelines for minimum bend radius values, but you should consult the
recommendation of your cable manufacturer.
Cable type
Fibre Channel
iSCSI optical
Category 5 Ethernet
SAS
Appendix D: Data and power cables
Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F350, F370 Hardware Reference Guide
Maximum length
130 m or less
(426.5 ft or less)
150 meters or less
(492.13 ft or less)
Minimum bend radius values
40 mm (1.73 inch)
40 mm (1.73 inch)
Four times the outside diameter of the
cable
40 mm (1.73 inch)
Managing cables
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