Connecting multiple TeraVault units
When connecting multiple TeraVault (JBOD) units to LiveNX 6210, it is important to note that each LiveNX 6210 and TeraVault unit have LiveAction labels with matching serial numbers. Additionally, each TeraVault unit has a label on the front (designating JBOD 1, 2, 3, etc.), which is the order the units are daisy-chained to LiveNX 6210 and each of the TeraVault units. Multiple SAS external cascading cables are included and are also labeled to guide you in connecting each of the units.
To connect multiple TeraVault units:
1. Locate the LiveAction label on each LiveNX 6210 and TeraVault unit. Make sure the LiveAction serial numbers are the same on LiveNX 6210 and each of the storage units.
2. Locate the first TeraVault unit labeled as ‘JBOD 1’ and also the SAS external cascading cable labeled ‘HBA - Port 0.’ Use the ‘HBA - Port 0’ cable and connect the TeraVault unit ‘JBOD 1’ to LiveNX 6210 as described in Connecting TeraVault to LiveNX 6210. Make sure the blue release pull-tab on the cable connected to the LiveNX 6210 RAID card is on the bottom, while the pull-tab connected to the TeraVault JBOD is on the top.
3. Locate the second TeraVault unit labeled as ‘JBOD 2’ and also the SAS external cascading cable labeled ‘JBOD 1 - Port 1.’ Use the ‘JBOD 1 - Port 1’ cable and connect this TeraVault unit to the previous TeraVault unit (JBOD 1). Make sure the release pull-tab on the cable is on the top.
4. Repeat Step 3 for any additional TeraVault units, making sure each successive ‘JBOD’ is connected to the previous ‘JBOD’ using the appropriate SAS external cascading cable.
5. To set up a configuration with redundant paths, both ports on the LiveNX 6210 RAID card must be cabled to the ports of a single TeraVault unit as shown below. You will essentially repeat steps 1 - 4 above, but this time you will be connecting both ports on the TeraVault unit ‘JBOD 1’ to both ports on the LiveNX 6210 RAID card.
