The storage system has slots for external connections and ports for a console and diagnostic hardware.
For information on how to configure host adapters for your storage system, see the System Configuration Guide.
The following table describes the slots and ports of a storage system.
| Component |
Description |
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| slots |
The storage system contains expansion slots for the following host adapters:- Network interface cards (NICs)
- Disk shelf adapters
- Tape drive adapters
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| serial ports |
The serial ports include:- The console port, which connects the storage system to a serial terminal that you can use as a console.
- The diagnostics port, which connects diagnostic equipment, such as the environmental monitor unit (EMU) of a storage shelf
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