v The cable that plugs into independent SAS adapter 3 (E) contains a label with the P1 identifier.
This adapter does not have access to any other independent adapter and has access only to drive
bays D13 - D18.
v The cable that plugs into independent SAS adapter 4 (F) contains a label with the P2 identifier.
This adapter does not have access to any other independent adapter and has access only to drive
bays D19 - D24.
SAS cabling for the ESLL and ESLS storage enclosures
Learn about the different serial-attached SCSI (SAS) cabling configurations that are available for the ESLL
and ESLS storage enclosures.
SAS adapter to the ESLL and ESLS storage enclosures
The following list describes some of the supported configurations for connecting SAS adapters to the
ESLL and ESLS storage enclosures:
Notes:
1. AIX and Linux support the ESLL and ESLS storage enclosures.
2. IBM i supports only the ESLS in a mode 1 configuration.
1. Single SAS adapter to one ESLL or ESLS storage enclosure through a mode 1 connection.
v Connection by using SAS YO12 cables to connect to the ESLL or ESLS storage enclosure.
v Supported on AIX, Linux, and IBM i systems.
Figure 94. Mode 4 connection of a 5887 enclosure by using X cables to four single PCIe3 SAS adapters with HD
narrow connectors.
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