HP BladeSystem Deployment Guide for Solutions with 6Gb SAS BL Switches and External SAS Storage Enclosures

MDS600 and D6000 single domain, standard cabling
This example illustrates standard cabling for a single-domain configuration. In this configuration,
note the following:
• One cable from the MDS600 or D6000 storage drawer to the switch offers single-domain
connectivity. For dual-domain support, an additional I/O module must be installed in the
storage drawer and connected to the switch.
• The cable is connected to the primary I/O module, SAS port 1.
• For consistency across all deployments, even though SAS port 1 and SAS port 2 are functionally
equivalent, HP recommends using I/O module SAS port 1.
NOTE: Restrictions exist, depending on the controller, storage enclosure, and drive model. For
more information, see “External SAS device, controller, drive, and cabling support matrices”
(page 77)
Devices and quantities
MDS600/D6000 storage enclosures: 1
I/O modules: 2
BladeSystem c7000 enclosures: 1
6Gb SAS BL Switches: 1
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 5: to storage drawer 1, primary
I/O module, port 1
Notes
• If sufficient ports on the switch are
available, HP recommends connecting an
additional cable from the switch to each
I/O module, for additional performance.
For an example, see “MDS600 and D6000
single domain, high-performance cabling”
(page 86).
Illustrated configuration examples 85