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Predefined configurations

Several predefined configurations are available to help in configuring the zoning for the SAS connectivity module.

Predefined configurations are available to support most typical environments. There are several ways to choose a predefined configuration, including:
  • Storage Configuration Manager
  • Advanced management module configuration wizard
  • Advanced management module Web based user interface
  • The SAS connectivity module command-line interface (CLI)
Note
Predefined configuration 01 is not intended to be used with the BladeCenter S system.

Predefined configurations cannot be modified. Therefore, when choosing a predefined configuration, plan for future growth. For example, if you are currently going to install a single blade server, but you intend to install additional blade servers in the future, you might consider choosing the predefined configuration that supports the total number of blade servers that will be installed. Then, when you do install additional blade servers, you will not need to modify the predefined configuration.

If you implement a predefined configuration that meets your current requirements and then change the BladeCenter S system (such as adding an additional blade server), you will need to choose a new predefined configuration that matches the BladeCenter S system setup.
Tip
You can use Storage Configuration Manager to edit a predefined configuration. However, you must save any changes that you make as one of the four user-defined configurations.
  • Predefined storage configuration 02
    Use predefined storage configuration 02 to implement up to six blade servers, two SAS connectivity modules, and up to two disk storage modules, each with up to six hard disk drives. Each blade server can access one hard disk drive in each disk storage module and all external ports on both SAS connectivity modules.
  • Predefined storage configuration 03
    Use predefined storage configuration 03 to implement up to six blade servers, one SAS connectivity module, and up to two disk storage modules, each with up to six hard disk drives. Each blade server can access one hard disk drive in each disk storage module and all external ports on the SAS connectivity module.
  • Predefined storage configuration 04
    Use predefined storage configuration 04 to implement a single blade server, two SAS connectivity modules, and up to two disk storage modules, each with up to six hard disk drives. The blade server can access all hard disk drives in both disk storage modules and all external ports on both SAS connectivity modules.
  • Predefined storage configuration 05
    Use predefined storage configuration 05 to implement a single blade server, one SAS connectivity module, and up to two disk storage modules, each with up to six hard disk drives. The blade server can access all hard disk drives in both disk storage modules and all external ports on the SAS connectivity module.
  • Predefined storage configuration 06
    Use predefined storage configuration 06 to implement three blade servers, two SAS connectivity modules, and up to two disk storage modules, each with up to six hard disk drives. Each blade server can access two hard disk drives in each disk storage module and all external ports on both SAS connectivity modules.
  • Predefined storage configuration 07
    Use predefined storage configuration 07 to implement three blade servers, one SAS connectivity module, and up to two disk storage modules, each with up to six hard disk drives. Each blade server can access two hard disk drives in each disk storage module and all external ports on the SAS connectivity module.
  • Predefined storage configuration 08
    Use predefined storage configuration 08 to implement two blade servers, two SAS connectivity modules, and up to two disk storage modules, each with up to six hard disk drives. Each blade server can access three hard disk drives in each disk storage module and all external ports on both SAS connectivity modules.
  • Predefined storage configuration 09
    Use predefined storage configuration 09 to implement two blade servers, one SAS connectivity module, and up two disk storage modules, each with up to six hard disk drives. Each blade server can access three hard disk drives in each disk storage module and all external ports on the SAS connectivity module.
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