Connecting controller and, Msa2000 3.5 12-drive, Enclosures – HP StorageWorks 2000fc G2 Modular Smart Array User Manual

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Installing the enclosures

Connecting controller and MSA2000 3.5 12-drive enclosures

You can connect up to four MSA2000 3.5 12-drive enclosures to an MSA2312fc and up to three

MSA2000 3.5 12-drive enclosures to an MSA2324fc. The cabling diagrams shown in this section show the

recommended fault-tolerant cabling patterns.

IMPORTANT:

Connecting an MSA2000 3.5 12-drive enclosure to an MSA2312fc or MSA2324fc requires

mini SAS to SAS cables.

IMPORTANT:

Adding a fourth drive enclosure to an MSA2312fc may require a separate, longer cable.

Check the QuickSpecs for an updated list of supported cables. QuickSpecs can be found from your HP

MSA products page at

. Select MSA SAN Arrays, and then select your

product. The link for QuickSpecs will be on the right.

IMPORTANT:

The MSA2324fc can also be attached to an MSA70 that is running firmware version 2.18 or

later. For information about the MSA70, see the HP StorageWorks 70 Modular Smart Array Enclosure user

guide located on the MSA2000 Software Support/Documentation CD shipped with your product or at

When connecting multiple drive enclosures, use reverse cabling to ensure the highest level of fault

tolerance. Controllers and I/O (expansion) modules are identified by

. For example,

shows controller 1A connected to I/O

module 2A, and the chain of connections continuing down. Controller 1B is connected to the lower

module (B) of the last drive enclosure in the chain, with connections moving in the opposite direction.

NOTE:

For clarity, the schematic illustrations of the controllers shown in this section show only relevant

details such as expansion ports. For detailed illustrations showing all components, see

Figure 1

Cabling connections between a single-controller enclosure and one MSA2000 3.5 12-drive

enclosure

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