Mini SAS HD Cables
Mini SAS HD cables are used to connect expansion ports. Mini SAS HD cables are divided into mini SAS HD electrical cables and mini SAS HD optical cables.
- For the lengths of the mini SAS HD electrical and optical cables, see Specifications Query (https://support-it.huawei.com/spec/#/home).
- For OceanStor 5300 V5, use mini SAS HD electrical cables to connect controller enclosures to disk enclosures. It is recommended that a controller enclosure and its connected disk enclosure be installed in the same cabinet.
- The mini SAS HD optical cables can be used to connect devices over distance, for example, cross-cabinet connections.
- The optical connector of a mini SAS HD optical cable has a built-in O/E conversion module and provides electrical ports.
Mini SAS HD Electrical Cables
Mini SAS HD electrical cables are used to connect a controller enclosure to a disk enclosure or connect two disk enclosures.
For the lengths of the mini SAS HD electrical cables, see Specifications Query (https://support-it.huawei.com/spec/#/home).
Figure 4-38 shows the appearance of a mini SAS HD electrical cable.
Mini SAS HD Optical Cables
Mini SAS HD optical cables are used to connect a controller enclosure to a standard disk enclosure or connect two standard disk enclosures.
For the lengths of the mini SAS HD optical cables, see Specifications Query (https://support-it.huawei.com/spec/#/home).
Figure 4-39 shows the appearance of a mini SAS HD optical cable.
The interface of a mini SAS HD optical cable is inconsistent with that of an optical fiber. Bind the mini SAS HD optical cable according to the cable binding method. For details about how to bind the mini SAS HD optical cable, see section "Cable Routing and Binding Basics" in Installation Guide.