Cable length verification
Before you install and connect the hardware, be sure to verify that you have the correct length of cables for your setup.
Each rack unit (RU) is 44.50 mm (1.752 inches) in height. The compute node is 2RU high.
The 5U84 Storage Shelves are 5RU high.
Two SAS-3 cables ship with each Expansion Storage Shelf. Each SAS-3 cable is 1-meter (3.28 feet) long.
Note:
If you must have Expansion shelves in different racks be sure that the SAS-3 cables are long enough. Do not stretch the cables too tightly or try to use adapters or extensions.