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NOTE:
For additional cabling diagrams, refer to the Cable Label Worksheet.
Connect SAS expansion enclosure power cables
Steps
1. Connect the power cable to the power/cooling module:
Figure 11. Attaching power cable
2. Attach the retention bail (strain relief) to the base of the power cable.
The retention bail prevents the power cable from pulling out of the connection.
Add a SAS expansion enclosure
Take the following actions to add a SAS expansion enclosure to a running system with existing expansion enclosures.
NOTE:
If this is the first SAS expansion enclosure, refer to
Summary of tasks for adding an expansion enclosure
To add an expansion enclosure to a running system, complete the tasks below in the order in which they appear. This document
provides instructions for completing each task.
NOTE:
When adding an expansion enclosure to a running system, you must power on the expansion enclosure before
attaching the back-end cables.
1. Verify the contents of the shipping package.
2. Choose the space in the cabinet for the new expansion enclosure.
3. Remove the filler panels that cover the cabinet space for the new expansion enclosure.
4. Install the rails for the new expansion enclosure in the cabinet.
5. Install the expansion enclosure on the rails.
6. If the new expansion enclosure shipped without its drives installed, install the drives in the expansion enclosure.
7. Install the front bezel on the new expansion enclosure.
8. Attach the power cables to the new expansion enclosure.
9. Attach the expansion (back-end) cables to the new expansion enclosure as described in
enclosure.
10. Verify the operation of the new expansion enclosure.
Install an ESS25 expansion
Install a new base enclosure and an optional expansion enclosure
enclosure.
Cable the new SAS expansion
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