Storage Array Cabling Configurations

You can install your storage array in several different configurations: Figure 2–1 and Figure 2–2 are two examples.

Figure 2–1 StorageTek 2540 Array Direct-Connect Configuration

The StorageTek 2540 array houses two controllers, each having two host ports. The cabling approach is the same as shown in Figure 2–1.

Figure 2–2 StorageTek 2540 Array Switched Configuration