Add Additional Storage; Disk-Array Enclosure Types - EMC VNX5300 Block Installation Manual

Add additional storage

Note: The cabling examples described in this guide are for illustration purposes only. Your system
cabling might be different based on how many DAEs you install and whether you use load
balancing to install these DAEs.

Disk-array enclosure types

DAEs are optional components that add extra storage. DAEs come in:
2U, 25 2.5" drive DAE shown in
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3U, 15 3.5" drive DAE shown in
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They use a 2U rail kit for the 25 2.5" drive DAE or a 3U rail kit for the 15 3.5" drive DAE.
If DAEs are used, the DAEs should be installed immediately above the DPE in the cabinet. Either
type of DAE may be installed. The arrangement of the DAEs in a cabinet may depend upon a
number of factors. The
assembling and arrangement.
2U, 25 2.5" drive DAE Front
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Figure 14 2U, 25 2.5" drive DAE
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