Subsystem, Example of a redundant drive channel pair – IBM System Storage Subsystem DS5020 User Manual

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Overview of steps to connect storage expansion enclosures to a
storage subsystem

To connect storage expansion enclosures to the storage subsystem, perform the
following steps:

Note: The following procedures are for

″cold-case″ procedures (in which the

DS5020 is powered down when storage expansion enclosures are
connected, as in the case of initial installation). For

″hot-case″ procedures (in

which the DS5020 is powered on when storage expansion enclosures are
connected), refer to the IBM System Storage DS4000 Hard Drive and
Storage Expansion Enclosure Installation and Migration Guide
.

Drive

Channel 2, port 1

Redundant

Drive Channel

pair

Left ESM

Left ESM

Left ESM

Right ESM

Right ESM

Right ESM

Drive

Drive

Left ESM

Left ESM

Left ESM

Right ESM

Right ESM

Right ESM

DS5020

Channel 2, port 2

Channel 1, port 1

Drive
Channel 1, port 2

Figure 35. Example of a redundant drive channel pair

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