3PAR InForm® OS 2.2.4 Concepts Guide (320-200085 Rev B, March 2009)

12.6
Drive Cage Models
3PAR InForm OS Concepts Guide InForm OS Version 2.2.4
Controller nodes connect to Fibre Channel ports in the drive cage FCAL modules via Fibre
Channel cables. Each cable has a label to indicate the ports it uses (Figure 12-6):
Figure 12-6. Cable Labels for FCAL to Node Connections
Drive cage detail screens are divided into five tabs: General, Interface Cards, Magazines,
Physical Disks, and Power Supplies. Each displays information about the drive cage
currently selected on the navigation tree.
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(Cxx.x) Nx:Sx:Px <
–
> (Cxx.x) Dx:Px
Cabinet and Bay
(Node Cabinet)
Node Fibre Channel
Adapter Port
Cabinet and Bay
(Drive Chassis
Cabinet)
Drive Chassis Drive
Cage Port
NOTE: For detailed information about ports, Fibre Channel adapters, cabling, and
cable configurations, refer to the 3PAR InServ S-Class/T-Class Storage Server
Physical Planning Manual or the 3PAR InServ E-Class/F-Class Storage Server and
Third-Party Rack Physical Planning Manual.