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Chapter 3: System Connections
This chapter outlines the procedures in connecting the RAID system to the
host computer, and to the GUI and CLI management ports. Setting up
JBOD expansions is also covered. The procedures in powering on and off
the RAID system is mentioned in this chapter.
3.1 Connecting to the Host
3.1.1 Connecting Fiber RAID System Controller to the Host
A12R-FS, A16R-FS, and A24R-FS have dual 4G fiber channel interfaces on
each controller. Each channel interface can be connected using an
optical or copper transceivers and cables.
To connect an optical cable, simply insert the cable to the CH1 port.
To connect an LC optical SFC transceiver, follow the procedures below:
1. Insert the SFP transceiver into the CH1 port.
2. Then connect the optical cable to the SFP transceiver.
3. Connect the other end of the optical cable to the HBA connector of
the host server.
Note
The illustration below shows A16R-FS RAID system. The same
procudures apply for A12R-FS and A24R-FS.
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