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External storage configuration examples


Attention
Attention:
A four-digit feature code is used to specify a component that is configurable in the IBM configurators, the eBusiness Configurator (eConfig) and the IBM Web-based Hardware Configurator, used in US and Canada. Options that do not have feature codes cannot be integrated by IBM into a system using these IBM configurators. To purchase options separately, refer to the option part number provided in this document.

The following sample configurations are for illustration
only and may not be suitable for any specific customer
installation. Contact your IBM Business Partner or IBM Marketing
Representative for assistance with your specific configuration
requirements.

Table 1. Cable Group legend
Cable Group A (0.8mm to 0.8mm)
03K9310 Netfinity 2m Ultra2 SCSI cable
03K9311 Netfinity 4.2m Ultra2 SCSI cable
Cable Group SW (short-wave)
19K1247 1m LC-LC Fibre Channel cable
19K1248 5m LC-LC Fibre Channel cable
19K1249 25m LC-LC Fibre Channel cable
Cable Group LW (long-wave)1
- Customer supplied
Notes:
  1. Customer-supplied cables of longer lengths can be used. Short-wave
    supports up to 500m. Long-wave supports up to 10km.

The illustration below shows what a typical solution might look
like in terms of where short-wave and long-wave cables would
be used. Actual implementation may vary based on individual hardware.


Figure 1. Typical short-wave and long-wave cabling usage

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The following sample configurations are for illustration
only and may not be suitable for any specific customer installation.
Contact your IBM Business Partner or IBM Marketing Representative
for assistance with your specific configuration requirements.


Figure 2. DS4100 and DS4300 Host Attach Examples

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Figure 3. DS4100 and DS4300 Drive Attach Examples

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Figure 4. DS3xxx Drive Attach Examples

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Figure 5. DS3xxx Drive Attach Examples

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Figure 6. DS3xxx Drive Attach Examples

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Figure 7. DS4100 and DS4300 Drive Attach Examples

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Figure 8. DS4100 and DS4300 Drive Attach Examples

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Figure 9. DS3xxx Drive Attach Examples

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Figure 10. DS3xxx Drive Attach Examples

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Figure 11. DS3xxx Drive Attach Examples

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Figure 12. DS3xxx Drive Attach Examples

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Figure 13. DS4500 Host and Drive Attach Examples

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November 17, 2009