Below is the minimum disk configuration supported on the A5X00 disk 
arrays.


14-slot array
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In the minimum disk drive configuration for the 14-slot disk array,
disk drives are shipped in rear backplane slots 0, 3, and 6 as well
as front backplane slots 3 and 6.

22-slot array
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In the minimum disk drive configuration for the 22-slot disk array,
disk drives are shipped in rear backplane slots 0, 3, 6, and 10 as well
as front backplane slot 0, 5, and 10.


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DO NOT MOVE DISK DRIVES FROM THE MINIMUM CONFIGURATION
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For additional information, please see the Sun StorEdge A5000 Installation 
and Service Manual, P/N 802-7573 Chapter 1.