HP StorageWorks 2000sa G2 Modular Smart Array User Guide (488320-005, March 2013)

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Table 3 SAS cable requirements
Mini-SAS to SAS cables must be purchased separately.
0.5m cables are recommended for mini-SAS to SAS connections and mini-SAS to mini-SAS connections, respectively.
IMPORTANT: For a complete list of supported cables, cable part numbers, available options, and cabling
illustrations, see the MSA2000 G2 QuickSpecs at http://www.hp.com/go/msa
.
NOTE: For clarity, the schematic illustrations of the controllers shown in this section provide only relevant
details such as generic expansion ports. For detailed illustrations showing all components, see Rear panel
components on page 18.
Figure 1 Cabling connections between a single-controller enclosure and one MSA2000 3.5" 12-drive
enclosure
Figure 2 Cabling connections between a dual-controller enclosure and one MSA2000 3.5" 12-drive
enclosure
Item MSA2000 G2 controller MSA70 I/O module MSA2000 3.5” 12-drive
I/O module
MSA2000 G2 controller
N/A mini-SAS to mini-SAS mini-SAS to SAS
MSA70 I/O module
mini-SAS to mini-SAS mini-SAS to mini-SAS mini-SAS to SAS
MSA2000 3.5” 12-drive
I/O module
mini-SAS to SAS mini-SAS to SAS SAS to SAS
In Out
1B
1A
2A
2B
Controller A
In Out
1B
1A
2A
2B
Controller A
Controller B
In Out