NOTE:
Restrictions exist, depending on the controller, storage enclosure, and drive model. For
more information, see
(page 77)
IMPORTANT:
appearance to a dual-domain, high-performance configuration. However, because of the single
I/O module in each MDS600/D6000 drawer, it is for single-domain use only. The additional
switch is used in conjunction with the cabling scheme and zone group strategy to obtain best
possible performance.
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Deployment examples
"External SAS device, controller, drive, and cabling support matrices"
Because it includes two HP 6Gb SAS BL Switches, this configuration is similar in
Devices and quantities
MDS600/D6000 storage enclosures: 2
I/O modules: 4
BladeSystem c7000 enclosures: 1
6Gb SAS BL Switches: 2
Server blade types: half-height and full-height
Connection details
Switch in interconnect bay 5:
◦
Port 1: to storage drawer 2, primary
I/O module, port 1
◦
Port 2: to storage drawer 2, primary
I/O module, port 2
◦
Port 5: to storage drawer 2, primary
I/O module, port 1
◦
Port 6: to storage drawer 2, primary
I/O module, port 2
Switch in interconnect bay 6:
◦
Port 1: to storage drawer 1, primary
I/O module, port 1
◦
Port 2: to storage drawer 1, primary
I/O module, port 2
◦
Port 5: to storage drawer 1, primary
I/O module, port 1
◦
Port 6: to storage drawer 1, primary
I/O module, port 2