System Configuration - Panasonic LB-DH7 Series Operator's Manual

Introduction

System configuration

Connect various ports of the unit to a power source and a server according to the functions to be used.
In addition, install DA control software to the server to be connected to the unit. For more information on how to
install, refer to the Install Guide.
System configuration example
External power
supply
Exclusive use connection cable A
Exclusive use connection cable B
DC cable (+24 V)
DC cable (+24 V/+12 V)
SAS cable (Straight)
SAS cable (Branch)
≥ When adding Extension Modules (with the Writer Unit), they need to be added in increments of two. Connect two
SAS cables (straight) and one SAS cable (branch) to each pair of Extension Modules to be added.
Use the specified optional SAS cables.
There are two types of drive interface cables (SAS cables), distinguished by the shape of their server-side
connectors.
Type SFF-8088 Mini-SAS
` Straight SAS cable 2.5 m (98.4q) (LB-XA25A0G)
` Branch SAS cable 2.5 m (98.4q) (LB-XA25B0G)
` Straight SAS cable 2.0 m (78.7q) (LB-XA20A0G)
` Branch SAS cable 2.0 m (78.7q) (LB-XA20B0G)
∫ Required connections
Base Module and Bottom Module/Control Unit/Writer Unit: Uses a control interface port
External power supply: Uses the power connector
Server: Uses a drive interface port and a control interface port
Overview of functions
Extension Module
(without the Writer
Unit)
Extension Module
(with the Writer Unit)
Base Module
Bottom Module
The unit
Type SFF-8644 Mini-SASHD
` Straight SAS cable 2.5 m (98.4q) (LB-XA25H0G)
` Branch SAS cable 2.5 m (98.4q) (LB-XA25J0G)
` Straight SAS cable 2.0 m (78.7q) (LB-XA20H0G)
` Branch SAS cable 2.0 m (78.7q) (LB-XA20J0G)
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Web interface
/SNMP
Client PC
Client PC
Server
(DA control
software)
Email
Mail Server