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Chapter 4 Connect Data Cables
Cabling Practices for the Pillar Axiom 600 System
Follow these fundamental rules and guidelines for cabling Fiber Channel (FC),
Serial ATA (SATA), and Solid State Drive (SSD) Bricks in a Pillar Axiom 600
system.
All cabling rules and guidelines are categorized into three categories based on
the Pillar Axiom 600 system used. Cabling practices are also categorized based
on their impact on the system in case of non-compliance.
ALL: Rules that apply
to all Pillar Axiom 600
systems include:
NEW: Rules that apply
to new Pillar
Axiom 600 systems
and can be applied to
all Pillar Axiom 600
systems include:
FIELD: Rules that
apply to Pillar
Axiom 600 systems in
the field include:
Table 13: Cabling principles (system level issues)
system characteristics that must be considered while cabling the Pillar Axiom 600
system.
Table 13 Cabling principles (system level issues)
Cabling principle
The Storage System Fabric (SSF) in a Pillar Axiom 600 system
must use either all copper or all optical connections. Note the
Cabling Practices for the Pillar Axiom 600 System
Cabling requirements: Stringent requirements for the
system to work. Non-negotiable and integral to the
system design.
Cabling rules: Stringent rules indicating functional
limitations of the system. If these rules are not followed,
the system is considered unsupported.
Cabling guidelines: Guidelines or best practices unless
circumstances prevent strict adherence to these
cabling guidelines.
Manufacturing practices: Documented procedures
followed by Pillar operations for new systems that allow
each Pillar Axiom 600 system to be configured in a
consistent manner.
Field practices: Practices that attempt to optimize high
availability, performance, troubleshooting and customer
requirements. However, field best practices cannot
override cabling rules that apply to all systems. Pertain
to Pillar Axiom 600 systems that exist in the field and
whose system configurations have evolved over time
due to numerous configuration modifications.
defines the Pillar Axiom 600
Applicability
ALL
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