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An example of connecting a QNAP NAS to four REXP-1000 Pro enclosures is shown below.
1
Connect the QNAP NAS to the REXP-1000 Pro:
If two (or above) REXP-1000 Pro enclosures are configured, connect the two storage
expansion ports on the NAS to two REXP-1000 Pro enclosures for maximized
performance.
2
Connect the QNAP NAS to the REXP-1000 Pro:
Connect the storage expansion port* on the QNAP NAS to the IN (
●●
) port of a
REXP-1000 Pro using the external Mini SAS cable (SFF-8088).
(*Note: Optional storage expansion card is required on the QNAP NAS.)
3
Connect the REXP-1000 Pro to another REXP-1000 Pro:
Connect a Mini SAS cable (SFF-8088) from the OUT (
◆◆
) port of the REXP-1000 Pro
to the IN (
●●
) port of another REXP-1000 Pro.
Caution:
Do not connect an OUT port (
◆◆
) to another OUT port (
◆◆
) or an IN port
(
●●
) to another IN port (
●●
).