HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions Depoyment Guide

MDS600 maximum capacity
This example illustrates the maximum number of MDS600 storage enclosures that can be connected
to a c7000 BladeSystem enclosure when housed in a 42U rack. In this configuration, note the
following:
• This example shows a dual-domain MDS600 with standard cabling.
• The following table lists the maximum number of MDS600 storage enclosures for other
deployments:
Max number of MDS600
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storage enclosures
Number of switchesConfiguration type
6 (shown)4Dual-domain, standard cabling
44Dual-domain, high-performance cabling
61Single-domain, standard cabling
63Single-domain, high-performance cabling
62Single-domain, high-performance cabling for
max performance
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