LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 System OverviewUser Manual page 81.2. 12big Rack Fibre ExpansionEnclosureThe 12big Rack Expansion enclosure is nearly identical to the RAIDenclosure except Disk I/O modules replace the RAID Controllers.Expanding the number of disk drives is achieved by connecting oneto seven 12big Rack Expansion enclosures to the RAID enclosure.This allows for the expansion of up to a maximum of 96 disk drivesper storage solution.Using mini-SAS patch cables, the enclosures are interconnectedstarting from the 12big Rack Fibre 8 RAID Controller(s) to the first12big Rack Fibre Disk I/O module(s). Then the remaining Expan-sion enclosures are connected from one set of Disk I/O modules tothe next enclosure’s Disk I/O modules. For details on cabling theenclosures refer to 2.5. Cabling the Enclosures and 2.6. CablingMultiple Enclosures.Fig. 03 - LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Enclosure -Rear View (Single Controller Shown)
