Expansion Array Rear Panel Components; Site, Safety, And Rack-Mount Considerations; Unpacking The Dsn-5000-10 Expansion Array - D-Link DSN-5210-10 - xStack Storage Area Network Array Hard Drive Hardware Reference Manual

4.2

Expansion Array Rear Panel Components

The rear of the DSN-5000-10 expansion array enclosure has the following components (see
Figure 4-4):
One or two I/O modules, each containing two SAS connectors (HOST and EXP); the HOST

connector connects the expansion array to the mini-SAS connector on the back of the
DSN-5000 primary array. The EXP connector is used to connect additional DSN-5000-10
expansion arrays using a SAS-to-SAS expansion cable (supplied separately).
Power - two power receptacles and power switches are located on the left side of the

rear panel. Both power switches must be turned on.
HOST Connector
Figure 4-4. DSN-5000-10 expansion array Rear View (shown with dual I/O Modules)
4.3

Site, Safety, and Rack-Mount Considerations

All site, safety, and rack-mount considerations listed for the DSN-5000 series primary array
in Chapter 3 also apply to the DSN-5000-10 expansion array.
4.4

Unpacking the DSN-5000-10 Expansion Array

After receiving the DSN-5000-10 expansion array, perform the following steps to ensure that
it and other contents arrived safely.
1. Inspect the outer shipping container for any damage that may have occurred in shipping.
Report any sign of damage to the appropriate shipping agency.
2. Remove the DSN-5000-10 expansion array and cables from the shipping container.
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EXP Connector
Redundant I/O Module in Slot #1
The DSN-5000-10 expansion array is "HA-capable" and can be equipped with
either one or two I/O modules (DSN-500 is the second I/O module). The
redundant I/O module is required in the Expansion Array when used with a
Primary Array that is equipped with dual controllers.
HOST Connector
Primary I/O Module in Slot #0
EXP Connector