Installation and configuration of the HP NetRAID, NetRAID-1 and NetRAID 3Si Adapters

Chapter 1 Introduction
4
HP NetRAID Devices Per Channel
Channel Internal Connection External Connection*
0
6
6 or 8
1
6
6 or 8
2
6
**
* External storage with the HP Storage System/6 supports a maximum of six Fast/Wide
SCSI devices, while external storage with the HP Rack Storage/8 supports a maximum of
eight Fast/Wide or Ultra/Wide SCSI devices.
** The HP NetRAID adapter does not have an external connection for Channel 2. To
connect external devices to an HP NetRAID adapter's internal port, use the D4983A cable
kit.
HP NetRAID External SCSI Cables
Channel External SCSI Cable
0
D3637C or D6020A
1
D3637C or D6020A
2
Internal connector can be cabled
to an optional added external port
If the necessary cables are not supplied with your system, see HP's Order
Assistant for ordering information. Order Assistant is available on the Internet at
http://www.hp.com/go/netserver
HP NetRAID-1
The HP NetRAID-1 adapter supports one SCSI channel and has both an internal
and an external connector.
Both internal and external connections support:
• Fast/Wide SCSI (at data transfer rates of up to 20 MB/sec per channel)
• Ultra/Wide SCSI (at data transfer rates of up to 40 MB/sec per channel)
The HP NetRAID-1 adapter supports a maximum of six to eight devices
depending on the HP system and enclosure used.