Western Digital OpenFlex Data24 3200 User Manual page 175

5. Configuration
User Guide
5.1 Device Installation Order
Two Add-in Card Configuration
Each AIC controls 12 drives. The first AIC controls drives 1 - 12 and the second controls drives 13 - 24. To
balance the IO load optimally, install in the pattern shown in the following image.
Figure 245: Two Add-in Card Drive Installation Order
Three Add-in Card Configuration
Each AIC controls 8 drives. The first AIC controls drives 1 - 8, the second controls drives 9 - 16, and the third
controls drives 17-24. To balance the IO load optimally, install in the pattern shown in the following image.
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