Installing The Storage Subsystem Configuration; Cabling The Ac Power Supply; Example Of A Multiple-Host, Multiple-Port, Multiple-Switch Configuration - IBM DS3950 Installation, User's, And Maintenance Manual

Fibre
Channel
switch
Figure 64. Example of a multiple-host, multiple-port, multiple-switch configuration

Installing the storage subsystem configuration

Using the information gathered in the previous sections, install the host systems
and host adapters.
Notes:
1. See the documentation provided with your host adapters for installation
2. Use the correct host adapter driver. For the latest supported host adapters and
Attach fiber-optic interface cables to each host adapter. You will connect the other
end of the cables to the controller later in the installation process. For more
information about handling fiber-optic cables, see "Handling fiber-optic cables" on
page 47.

Cabling the ac power supply

Complete the following steps to connect the ac power supply cable:
1. Using the supplied strap, tie the power supply cord to the rail to provide strain
2. Connect the power cable to the power supply.
3. Plug the supplied power cable into a properly grounded electrical outlet. For
4. Continue with "Powering on the storage subsystem" on page 95 for the initial
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Host 1 with a
dual-port Fibre
Channel HBA
Fibre
Channel
switch
Fibre
Channel
ports
Controller A
iSCSI
Storage subsystem
ports
requirements and procedures.
drivers, go to the following Web site:
http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/disk
relief for the power cord.
maximum protection against power loss, connect each of the two power
supplies to a different power source.
startup of the storage subsystem.
Host 2 with two
single-port
iSCSI HBAs
Gigabit Gigabit
Ethernet Ethernet
switch switch
iSCSI
ports
Controller B
Fibre
Channel
ports