Dell PowerVault 770N (Deskside NAS Appliance) - Manual (Page 52)

The CX200 and CX400 storage systems do not support more than one direct-attached 2-node cluster.
The CX600 storage system includes four ports on each storage processor, allowing you to connect two 2-node clusters or a
single four-node cluster running Windows Storage Server 2003, Enterprise Edition to the storage system in a direct-attached
configuration.
NOTE: EMC® Access Logix™ is required if the CX600 storage system is connected to more than one cluster in a
direct-attached configuration.
Cabling Two 2-Node Clusters to a Dell | EMC CX600 Storage System
1. In the first cluster, connect cluster node 1 to the storage system.
a. Install a cable from cluster node 1 HBA0 to SP-A port 0.
b. Install a cable from cluster node 1 HBA1 to SP-B port 0.
2. In the first cluster, connect cluster node 2 to the storage system.
a. Install a cable from cluster node 2 HBA0 to SP-A port 1.
b. Install a cable from cluster node 2 HBA1 to SP-B port 1.
3. In the second cluster, connect cluster node 1 to the storage system.
a. Install a cable from cluster node 1 HBA0 to SP-A port 2.
b. Install a cable from cluster node 1 HBA1 to SP-B port 2.
4. In the second cluster, connect cluster node 2 to the storage system.
a. Install a cable from cluster node 2 HBA0 to SP-A port 3.
b. Install a cable from cluster node 2 HBA1 to SP-B port 3.
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