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Using two hubs – HP Array Controller HSG V8.7 Software User Manual

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Configuring an HSG80 Array Controller

2–17

Connecting a Dual-Redundant Controller Configuration to the Host

There are two possible ways to connect dual-redundant controllers to
your host. The first method requires two hubs; the second method
requires one hub.

Using Two Hubs

Use the following steps and Figure 2–6 to connect your dual-redundant
controllers to the host using two hubs with copper support.

Figure 2–6 Cabling for Dual-Redundant Configuration with Two Hubs using Fibre Channel

Copper Support

CXO6167A

To host

To host

2

2

1 2 3 4 5 6

1 2 3 4 5 6

3

1

Table 2–3 Key to Figure 2–6 Cabling for Dual-Redundant

Configuration with Two Hubs (copper)

Item

Description

Part No.

1

Dual Controller

2

9-port Fibre Channel HUB

DS–DHGGA–CA

3

5-meter host Fibre Channel cable
10-meter host Fibre Channel cable

17–04718–06
17–04718–07