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Installing an Expander Cabinet
This chapter explains how to install one or more expander cabinets for the
system. An expander cabinet provides room for I/O adapters and addi-
tional storage for the system. The system can have a maximum of two ex-
pander cabinets.
The expander cabinet is designed for PCI I/O shelves and BA350
StorageWorks shelves. At the bottom of the cabinet there is room for two
power supplies (one is optional) and a CCL panel. Above this area there
are eight shelf slots for PCI I/O shelves and BA350 StorageWorks shelves.
The maximum number of PCI I/O shelves in an expander cabinet is four.
The maximum number of PCI I/O shelves for an entire system is eleven.
Sections in this chapter include:
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Unpack the Cabinet
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Position the Cabinet
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Level All Cabinets
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Install the Securing Brackets
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Connect the Power Control Cable
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Connect the I/O Cable
Chapter 3
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