HP BladeSystem Deployment Guide for Solutions with 6Gb SAS BL Switches and External SAS Storage Enclosures

D2600/D2700 Single domain, standard cabling
This example illustrates standard cabling for a single-domain configuration. In this configuration,
note the following:
• One cable from the switch to the D2600/D2700 I/O module offers single-path connectivity.
NOTE: Restrictions exist, depending on the controller, storage enclosure, and drive model. For
more information, see “External SAS device, controller, drive, and cabling support matrices”
(page 77)
Devices and quantities
D2600/D2700 storage enclosures: 1
BladeSystem c7000 enclosures: 1
SAS BL Switches: 1
Server blade types: half-height and full-height
Connection details
• Switch in interconnect bay 5:
◦ Port 1: to D2600/D2700 primary I/O
module, port A1
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