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7.6

3PAR InServ E-Class/F-Class Storage Server Physical Planning Manual

7.3.1 Rack Space Considerations

3PAR highly recommends installing node-chassis and all drive chassis in contiguous rack space.

This is especially true for the initial installation as it ensures Fibre Channel cables will reach and

provides consistency for servicing and installation. When adding additional drive chassis at a

later date, it is desirable to place them with the initial chassis, but it is not required.

While planning the site configuration, it is also important to note that the racks must

minimally accommodate equipment totalling 12U in height for the E200/F200 (16U for the

F400) with the primary dimensions shown in Figure 7-1 on page 7.3 and Figure 7-2 on page 7.4.

Your site configuration should also state which block of contiguous space within the rack you

would like the 3PAR equipment installed, such as the top, bottom or middle. Part of this

determination should be based on where your host cables are sourced. Figure 7-4 shows the

preferred configuration.

Figure 7-4. Recommended Third-Party Rack Configuration

Build the rack from bottom to top. Begin with the service processor and then the controller

node and drive chassis. The service processor is 1U in height. An additional 1U of space is

allocated above or below the service processor to allow room for servicing

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E200/F200 Controller Node

Drive Chassis 0

Drive Chassis 2

Drive Chassis 1

Service Processor

Drive Chassis 3

Drive Chassis 4

Drive Chassis 5

Drive Chassis 6

Drive Chassis 7

F400 Controller Node