Reference Guide

of the two EMM units in each enclosure. In some instances, the dual path between each server and each
enclosure is accomplished by linking two enclosures together.
After attaching each SAS cable, make sure that each cable is seated firmly in to the SAS ports by gently
pulling outwardly on the cable. When you turn on the storage enclosure, the green LED near each SAS
port glows indicating that a SAS connection is started.
Server and enclosure port numbering
The following figures show the enumeration of the ports on the HBAs within the server.
Figure 2. Rear view of DSMS 630 server showing location of HBA ports
Figure 3. Rear view of DSMS 730 server showing location of HBA ports
NOTE: Dell does not support having HBAs located in the lower two, full-height, PCI slots (slots 5
and 7).
The following figures show the enumeration of the ports on the HBAs within the storage enclosure.
5