High speed link information

High speed link (HSL) cables connect system units to I/O towers, IXA cards in xSeries® towers and other system units.

High speed link OptiConnect Loop is the designation for an HSL loop which connects multiple systems. It provides system-to-system connectivity and switch disk environments.

Plan for HSL cabling

High speed link cable options and loop maximums Contains HSL cables and lists the maximum loops for each server.

High-speed link terminology Provides definitions for some of the common terms used in HSL cabling information.

HSL and SPCN cable planning guide Lists cables and also contains cable planning diagrams.