5 what else you need, 1 das environment, 1 hardware – Accusys ExaSAN B08S2-PS User Manual
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1. Introduction
User Guide
Page 1-15
• Off (no light) when there is no link or
indicates a link with trouble.
4
Access LED Indicator
Flashing blue while there are data access
activities with the connected device.
No light indicates the host is not accessing
1.5 What Else You Need
When you purchased your ExaSAN system, additional hardware, software, and accessories may be
required to fully take advantage of this system. The following describes the software and hardware which
you may need to purchase separately. If you still have questions, please consult with your ExaSAN
reseller for more details.
1.5.1 DAS environment
DAS is the acronym for Direct Attached Storage (to the client workstation or server) The B08S2-PS is
directly attached to the HBA installed into the client workstation or server shown in Figure 11.
Figure 11: B08S2-PS DAS environment
1.5.1.1 Hardware
1. 2.5”SAS/SATA HDD (hard drive) or 2.5”SSD(flash dive)：B08S2-PS supports both SAS and
SATA interface HDD/SSD drives. Recommend using Enterprise level of the same model, size, and
firmware. The B08S2-PS HDD compatibility list is here:
2. Host system computer: When connecting B08S2-PS, you will need a host workstation or server with
an available PCIe2.0 x4 (or larger) slot to install the ExaSAN HBA. Please confirm manufacturers
specifications for PCIe2.0 support to get 20Gb/s transfers from the B08S2-PS.
Note
Accusys cannot guarantee ExaSAN product compatibility with all workstations and
motherboards on the market, so please check with your supplier to get maximum
performance from ExaSAN storage