NEC Express5800 A2040b Configuration Manual page 41

CONFIGURATION GUIDE
6.3.2 Fibre Channel / SAS Controller
Category
Fibre
Channel
SAS
NOTE:
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Connection to iStorage M Series via SAS under Linux environment: Not supported
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Please refer to the iStorage website for the supported device and OS by iStorage series
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Please refer to the EXPRESSCLUSTER web site for cluster configuration
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The type and length of the cable depends on Fibre Channel (FC) link speed. Please refer to the
Technical Guide for the details.
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Depending on the FibreChannel(FC) link speed, the available cable type and/or length may differ. Please
refer to the users guide for the Fibre Channel Controller.
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As 2m cables are used to connect SAS Controller and Device Expansion Unit, the following remarks
should be noted when using Device Expansion Unit.
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Device Expansion Unit (2U): N8141-59
Can be mounted with the space less than 3U with the server (on top or under).
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Device Expansion Unit (1U): N8141-48
Can be mounted only on top or just under the server.
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NEC Express5800/A2040b, A2020b, A2010b, A1040b
Product Name/Description
Fibre Channel Controller (8G/1 port)
Emulex LightPulse LPe1250-F8 Host Bus Adapter
8Gb/s, Optical, PCIe 2.0(x8), Low Profile
Fibre Channel Controller(8G/2 port)
Emulex LightPulse LPe12002-M8 Host Bus Adapter
8Gb/s, Optical, PCIe 2.0(x8), Low Profile
Fibre Channel Controller (16G/1 port)
Emulex LightPulse LPe16000B-M6 Host Bus Adapter
16Gb/s, Optical, PCIe 3.0(x8), Low Profile / Full Height
Not supported with VMware® ESXi 5.1 U2
Fibre Channel Controller (16G/ 2port)
Emulex LightPulse LPe16002B2-M6 Host Bus Adapter
16Gb/s, Optical, PCIe 3.0(x8), Low Profile / Full Height
Not supported with VMware® ESXi 5.1 U2
SAS Controller
LSI SAS9212-4i4e Host Bus Adapter
6Gb/s SAS, PCIe 2.0(x8), Low Profile
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When moungint Device Expansion Unit on top or just under the server, all devices (1-4)
can be connected.
When mounting Device Expansion Unit with 1 – 3U space, device 3 and 4 (left side of the
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Unit in fromt view / connector 3 and 4 of right side from rear view) can be connected.
Among the space between the Device Expansion Unit and the server, the item with less
than 660mm in lengh can be mounted.
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Only the device 2 (left side of the Unit in front view / connecter 2 of right side from rear
view) can be connected
Revision 7.0 – December 2014
Part Number
NE3390-153
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