2.2.2Independent Controller Module Connected to Two Hosts

FIGURE 2-3shows one StorEdge A3500FC controller module connected through fibre- optic cables to two hosts. Refer to the Sun StorEdge RAID Manager Installation and Support Guide for instructions on setting up independent controller configurations in the RAID Manager software.

Hosts

Host adapter

Host adapter

StorEdge A3500FC controller module

Controller A

FC-AL port

Controller B

SCSI x 5

FC-AL port

Drive tray x 5

Fiber-optic cables

FIGURE 2-3Independent Controller Module Connected to Two Hosts

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