Before you begin the installation process, plan where to
install the new expansion units.
When deciding where to install a new expansion unit, consider several
elements that include size, security, and environmental factors. For
more information, see Site preparation
and physical planning.
Note: Two expansion units, the 5796 and 7314-G30, can be ordered
with a 12X adapter that has a repeater to support longer 12X cable
lengths, or a 12X adapter without a repeater that does not support
longer cable lengths. If you are installing a 5796 or 7314-G30 expansion unit with
a Short Run Dual-Port Channel Attach 12X adapter (FC 6446), the expansion
unit must be placed in the same rack as the system unit. If you are
installing a 5796 or 7314-G30 expansion unit with
a Long Run Dual-Port Channel Attach 12X adapter (FC 6457), the expansion
unit can be placed in the same rack as the system unit, or a different
rack.
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