  CI Cluster with no SC008 Star Coupler? 
 The Question is:
 
 
  I have a standalone system which includes a
  6640 , an hsc70 and storage cabinet with
  ra73 disks. Is it possible to use the disks
  with the hsc without having to go thru a
  star coupler ?
                        Thanks
 
 
 The Answer is :
 
  No.
 
  Use of a SC-series Star Coupler is required for CI signal
  integrity and proper CI operations -- among functions
  including isolation, the coupler provides the necessary
  signal attenuation.  Direct connections between CI host
  controllers and storage controllers is not supported and
  not reliable and not recommended.
 
 
 Answer written or last revised on  4-JUN-2003 
