Tested configurations
The following configurations (shown in Figure 34 through Figure 44 on page 57)
are for the IBM FAStT500 RAID controller.
FC host adapter
FC host adapter
Figure 34. FAStT500 RAID controller basic configuration
Figure 35. FAStT500 RAID controller simple fully redundant
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Note1
Note1: Adapters can be in the same or different systems
Note 2: Redundant drive loops are shown and required
Note 3: Mini-hubs in dashes are options
Note 4: For dual redundant loops connect to the optional set of mini-hubs shown as dashed on the drive side
must
.
RAID Contr oller Unit
Host side
Drive side
Ctrl
Mini-hub
Mini-hub
Mini-hub
A
Mini-hub
Mini-hub
Mini-hub
Ctrl
Mini-hub
B
Mini-hub
.
Loop1
Loop2
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
Loop1
Loop2
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
Note2