Cables
Two power cables are shipped with each appliance and each storage shelf.
Two one-meter SAS-3 cables are shipped with each S Series storage shelf. The one-meter cables are sufficient when the recommended cabling scheme is followed. For the D Series Storage Shelves, a 2 meter cable is standard. Three-meter SAS-3 cables are available separately in case of need.
Use the top down, bottom up method to connect storage shelves to the appliance. The general scheme follows.
The appliance is connected to the first storage shelf with one SAS-3 cable.
One cable connects the first storage shelf to the next shelf.
Subsequent storage shelves are connected until the last storage shelf is connected.
The last storage shelf is connected to the appliance with one cable.
The last storage shelf is also connected to the next, highest, storage shelf.
The storage shelves are connected until the shelf closest to the appliance is connected.