What Else You Need; Das Environment; Hardware; Figure 11: A08S3-Ps Das Environment - Accusys ExaSAN A08S3-PS User Manual

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1.5 What Else You Need

When you purchased your ExaSAN system, additional hardware, software, and accessories

may be required to fully take advantage of this system. The following describes the software

and hardware which you may need to purchase separately. If you still have questions, please

consult with your ExaSAN reseller for more details.

DAS is the acronym for Direct Attached Storage (to the client workstation or server) The A08S3-

PS is directly attached to the HBA installed into the client workstation or server shown in

Figure 11.

1. 3.5"/ 2.5" SAS/SATA disks：A08S3-PS supports both SAS and SATA interface HDD/SSD

drives. Recommend using Enterprise level of the same model, size, and firmware. The

A08S3-PS HDD compatibility list is on the Document section of A08S3-PS's web page.

2. Host system computer: When connecting A08S3-PS, you will need a host workstation or

server with an available PCIe3.0 x4 (or larger) slot to install the ExaSAN HBA. Please

confirm manufacturer's specifications for PCIe3.0 support to get 32Gb/s transfers from the

A08S3-PS.

Note

Accusys cannot guarantee ExaSAN product compatibility with all workstations

and motherboards on the market, so please check with your supplier to get

maximum performance from ExaSAN storage

3. Other Interface Converters：ExaSAN HBAs generally work with all PCIexpress buss slots

with 4 lanes or more, but are not guaranteed to work as there are too many manufacturers

to test. Please work with the ExaSAN channel partner for assistance and recommendations,

for example with Thunderbolt expansion boxes or similar.

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