Table A–2 lists the DSSI cables approved for interconnecting ("daisy chaining")
HSD05 array controller, including the connectors, length, and order number.
Each HSD05 array controller includes a trilink connector (see Figure A–1) and a
terminator block specifically for these interconnections.
Table A–2 HSD05 Interconnecting DSSI Cables
Length
Cable Description
Feet
Meters
Order No.
Use the following cable to connect the HSD05 trilink connectors when:
One shelf is mounted in the
front
of the cabinet.
One shelf is mounted in the
rear
of the cabinet.
One shelf is mounted in the horizontal position.
One shelf is mounted in the vertical position.
A micro-ribbon cable with:
3
0.98
BC29T–03
Two right-angle connectors
9
3.0
BC29T–09
Use the following cable to connect the HSD05 trilink connectors when:
Both
shelves are mounted in the rear of the cabinet.
One shelf is mounted in the horizontal position.
One shelf is mounted in the vertical position.
A micro-ribbon cable with:
Two right-angle connectors
3
0.98
BC29T–03
Use the following cable to connect the HSD05 trilink connectors when:
Both
shelves are mounted in the front cabinet.
Both
shelves are mounted in the rear cabinet.
Both
shelves are mounted horizontally
adjacent
to each other.
A micro-ribbon cable with:
2
.66
BC29U–02
Two right-angle 50-pin micro-ribbon connectors
mounted facing opposite directions.
A–2 HSD05 Configuration Information
