Connecting The Fibre Channel Cables - HP AD510A - StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1500 cs 2U Fibre Channel SAN Attach Controller Shelf Hard Drive Installation Manual

Installation Procedures - All Deployments

Connecting the Fibre Channel cables

Your MSA can be deployed into a variety of configurations, from relatively simple
single-path configurations to more complex multi-path configurations. Because
there are two switches, two HBAs, and two servers in multi-path configurations,
all of which use Fibre Channel cables, cable connections must follow specific
installation requirements.
To connect the MSA to the SAN, use standard Fibre Channel cables.
Note:
a single-path and a multi-path installation.
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Use appropriate precautions when handling Fibre Channel cables:
Caution:
Touching the end of a Fibre Channel cable will either damage the cable or
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cause performance problems, including intermittent difficulties accessing
the storage.
Whenever a Fibre Channel cable is not connected, replace the protective
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covers on the ends of the cable.
Make certain that the Fibre Channel cables are installed and supported so
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that no excess weight is placed on the connectors. This prevents damage to
the connector and cable. Excess cable should be loosely coiled and tied out
of the way, being careful not to coil the cable in a tight loop with a bend
radius of less than 3 inches (7.62 cm).
See the illustrations on the following pages for sample cabling configurations for
HP StorageWorks 1500 Modular Smart Array Installation Guide