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Contents
Preface v
1. Host Connections 1-1
1.1 Configuration Guidelines 1-2
1.2 Supported Host Configurations 1-3
1.2.1 Single Host 1-3
1.2.2 Daisy Chain 1-4
1.2.3 Independent Controller 1-5
1.2.4 Multi-Initiator 1-6
1.3 Ultra 2 Host System—Power Connection Requirement 1-7
2. StorEdge A3500 Configurations 2-1
2.1 StorEdge D1000 Disk Array Settings 2-2
2.1.1 1x2 Configuration 2-3
2.1.2 1x5 Configuration 2-5
2.1.3 2x7 Configuration 2-7
2.1.4 3x15 Configuration 2-9
2.2 1x2 Cabling 2-11
2.2.1 SCSI Cabling 2-11
2.2.2 Power Connections 2-13
2.3 1x5 Cabling 2-14
Contents iii
2.3.1 SCSI Cabling 2-14
2.3.2 Power Connections 2-16
2.4 2x7 Cabling 2-17
2.4.1 SCSI Cabling 2-17
2.4.2 Power Connections 2-19
2.5 3x15 Cabling 2-20
2.5.1 SCSI Cabling 2-21
2.5.2 Power Connections 2-25
2.5.3 Connecting to AC Power Source 2-25
2.5.4 Power Connections 2-26
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Preface
Sun StorEdge A3500 Hardware Configuration Guide provides configuration instructions
for the Sun™ StorEdge™ A3500 systems. These instructions are designed for an
experienced system administrator.
Using UNIX Commands
This document does not contain information on basic UNIX®commands and
procedures such as shutting down the system, booting the system, and configuring
devices.
See one or more of the following for this information:
■ Solaris 2.x Handbook for SMCC Peripherals
■ AnswerBook™ online documentation for the Solaris™ 2.x software environment
■ Other software documentation that you received with your system
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CHAPTER
1
Host Connections
This chapter contains configurations for one or two Sun StorEdge A3000 controller
modules connected to one or more hosts. It also contains information about
connecting power to an Ultra™ host system.
■ Configuration Guidelines—page 1-2
■ Supported Host Configurations—page 1-3
■ Single Host—page 1-3
■ Daisy Chain—page 1-4
■ Independent Controller—page 1-5
■ Multi-Initiator—page 1-6
■ Ultra 2 Host System—Power Connection Requirement—page 1-7
1-1
1.1 Configuration Guidelines
Use the following guidelines for installing and cabling or reconfiguring your system.
■ Do not exceed a SCSI bus length of 25 meters.
■ Make sure that the last Sun StorEdge A3000 controller module in any daisy chain
has a total of two terminators, one in each SCSI OUT port.
■ If you are adding a controller module to an already existing configuration, halt all
activity on the SCSI bus before removing any SCSI cables.
■ Once you finish cabling the devices and powering on, reboot the system by
typing boot -r at the ok prompt before beginning any SCSI bus activity.
Perform a system check to make sure that SCSI connections are secure. Look for fault
LEDs on the hardware or error messages in the RAID Manager GUI.
Note – Refer to your server and rack documentation for instructions on grounding
the StorEdge A3500 cabinet.
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1.2 Supported Host Configurations
The examples that follow show the cable connections for configurations that are
supported by Sun Microsystems™.
1.2.1 Single Host
Differential SCSI
terminators
FIGURE 1-1 Single Host Connected to a Sun StorEdge A3000 Controller Module
Chapter 1 Host Connections 1-3
1.2.2 Daisy Chain
You can daisy chain controller modules in the same or separate cabinets.
SCSI cables
FIGURE 1-2 Two Sun StorEdge A3000 Controller Modules Daisy Chained to One Host
Differential SCSI
terminators
Note – The SCSI cables between the two controller modules are crossed to prevent
the SCSI IDs for the controllers from conflicting.
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1.2.3 Independent Controller
Differential SCSI
terminators
FIGURE 1-3 Independent Controller—One Sun StorEdge A3000 Controller Connected to
Two Hosts
Chapter 1 Host Connections 1-5
1.2.4 Multi-Initiator
FIGURE 1-4 Two-Node Multi-Initiator Configuration
Note – For more detailed information regarding the two-node multi-initiator
configuration, such as setting host SCSI IDs, refer to the SPARCcluster™ PDB™
documentation that is shipped with the host system.
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1.3 Ultra 2 Host System—Power Connection Requirement
You can connect a controller module to an Ultra 2 host system; however, you must
connect the power cord of the Ultra 2 host to one of the AC power sequencers in the
expansion cabinet that contains the controller module.
You need to order one of the following power cords depending on the type of power
sequencer in the expansion cabinet (
■ Ultra™ Enterprise™ expansion cabinet and StorEdge expansion cabinet—
part number 530-2197-xx
■ 56-Inch Data Center expansion cabinet—part number 180-1189-xx (United States)
or part number 180-1190-xx NEMA (European)
Caution – Failure to connect the power cord correctly as described here may cause
excessive ground current that could damage the system.
FIGURE 1-5):
Ultra Enterprise
expansion cabinet
and StorEdge
expansion cabinet
power sequencer
Plug in Ultra 2
power cord here
56-inch data center
expansion cabinet
power sequencer
FIGURE 1-5 AC Power Sequencers—Ultra 2 Power Connector
Chapter 1 Host Connections 1-7
1. Gain access to the AC power sequencers.
See the documentation that came with the expansion cabinet.
2. Route the power cable from the Ultra 2 host under the expansion cabinet frame on
the same side as the power sequencer.
3. Plug the power cord from the Ultra 2 host into the top power connector of either
power sequencer (
FIGURE 1-5).
The power connectors are located on the other side of the power sequencer from the
main switch.
4. Reassemble the expansion cabinet.
See the documentation that came with the expansion cabinet.
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CHAPTER
2
StorEdge A3500 Configurations
This chapter contains information about setting up the following configurations:
■ One controller module with two StorEdge D1000 disk arrays (1x2)
■ One controller module with five StorEdge D1000 disk arrays (1x5)
■ Two controller modules with seven StorEdge D1000 disk arrays (2x7)
■ Three controller modules with fifteen StorEdge D1000 disk arrays (3x15)
The chapter is divided into the following sections:
■ StorEdge D1000 Disk Array Settings—page 2-2
■ 1x2 Configuration—page 2-3
■ 1x5 Configuration—page 2-5
■ 2x7 Configuration—page 2-7
■ 3x15 Configuration—page 2-9
■ 1x2 Cabling—page 2-11
■ SCSI Cabling—page 2-11
■ Power Connections—page 2-13
■ 1x5 Cabling—page 2-14
■ SCSI Cabling—page 2-14
■ Power Connections—page 2-16
■ 2x7 Cabling—page 2-17
■ SCSI Cabling—page 2-17
■ Power Connections—page 2-19
■ 3x15 Cabling—page 2-20
■ SCSI Cabling—page 2-21
■ Power Connections—page 2-25
2-1
2.1 StorEdge D1000 Disk Array Settings
This section describes how to set the following attributes for StorEdge D1000
disk arrays (
■ Option switch
■ Module ID
■ SCSI jumper cables and terminators
FIGURE 2-1) in 1x2, 1x5, 2x7, and 3x15 configurations:
Option Switch
Module ID
IN/OUT-1 IN/OUT-1
FIGURE 2-1 StorEdge D1000 Disk Array
Rear
IN/OUT -2
IN/OUT -2
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2.1.1 1x2 Configuration
2.1.1.1 Option Switch
Both disk arrays have split busses. Their option switches should be set as shown in
FIGURE 2-2.
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FIGURE 2-2 1x2 Option Switch Settings for StorEdge D1000 Disk Array
This will cause the disk drives in the StorEdge D1000 disk arrays to be numbered as
shown in
FIGURE 2-3 and FIGURE 2-4.
123 01 230
FIGURE 2-3 8-drive StorEdge D1000 SCSI ID (Split bus)
123 012304545
FIGURE 2-4 12-drive StorEdge D1000 SCSI Disk ID (Split bus)
Chapter 2 StorEdge A3500 Configurations 2-3
2.1.1.2 Module ID Switch
Ensure that the module IDs for the StorEdge D1000 disk arrays are set according to .
1x2 Module ID Switch Settings
Disk array number Module ID setting
2 (Top) 2
1 (Bottom) 1
Note – Since the top and bottom disk arrays are split between one controller
module, the Module IDs will overlap. This may result in error messages while the
host system is booting. The ASC/ASCQ codes for this error is 98/01 and the Sense
Key is 6. These error messages are information only and will not impact system
performance.
2.1.1.3 SCSI Jumper Cables and Terminators
The disk arrays should have differential SCSI terminators on the inside IN/OUT-1
and IN/OUT-2 SCSI connectors. This configuration is shown in
FIGURE 2-11
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2.1.2 1x5 Configuration
2.1.2.1 Option Switch
All StorEdge D1000 disk arrays in this configuration should have their option
switches set as shown in
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FIGURE 2-5 1x5 Option Switch Settings for StorEdge D1000 Disk Array
This will cause the disk drives in the StorEdge D1000 disk arrays to be numbered as
shown in
FIGURE 2-6 and FIGURE 2-7.
FIGURE 2-5.
123 8910110
FIGURE 2-6 8-drive StorEdge D1000 SCSI ID (Single Bus)
123 8910110121345
FIGURE 2-7 12-drive StorEdge D1000 SCSI ID (Single Bus)
Chapter 2 StorEdge A3500 Configurations 2-5
2.1.2.2 Module ID Switch
Ensure that the module IDs for the StorEdge D1000 disk arrays are set according to
TABLE 2-1.
TABLE2-1 1x5 Module ID Switch Settings
Disk array number Module ID setting
5 (Top) 5
44
33
22
1 (Bottom) 1
2.1.2.3 SCSI Jumper Cables and Terminators
All disk arrays in this configuration should have SCSI jumper cables between the
middle SCSI connectors (IN/OUT-1 and IN/OUT-2) and a differential SCSI
terminator in the far right SCSI connector (IN/OUT-2). This configuration is shown
in
FIGURE 2-15.
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2.1.3 2x7 Configuration
2.1.3.1 Option Switch
The disk drives in each of the top four disk arrays in FIGURE 2-17 are on a single bus
and should be set as described in Section 2.1.2.1 “Option Switch” on page 2-5.
The bottom three disk arrays have split busses. Their option switches should be set as
shown in
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FIGURE 2-8 2x7 Option Switch Settings for StorEdge D1000 Disk Array
This will cause the disk drives in the StorEdge D1000 disk arrays to be numbered as
shown in
FIGURE 2-8.
FIGURE 2-9 and FIGURE 2-10.
123 01 230
FIGURE 2-9 8-drive StorEdge D1000 SCSI ID (Split bus)
123 012304545
FIGURE 2-10 12-drive StorEdge D1000 SCSI Disk ID (Split bus)
Chapter 2 StorEdge A3500 Configurations 2-7
2.1.3.2 Module ID Switch
Ensure that the module IDs for the StorEdge D1000 disk arrays are set according to
TABLE 2-2.
TABLE2-2 2x7 Module ID Switch Settings
Disk array number Module ID setting
7 (Top) 5
64
55
44
33
22
1 (Bottom) 1
Facing the front of the expansion cabinet:
■ controller module A controls the right side of disk arrays 1 through 3 and all of
disk arrays 4 and 5.
■ controller module B controls the left side of disk arrays 1 through 3 and all of disk
arrays 6 and 7.
This configuration is shown in
FIGURE 2-17.
2.1.3.3 SCSI Jumper Cables and Terminators
The top four disk arrays should have SCSI jumper cables between the middle SCSI
connectors (IN/OUT-1 and IN/OUT-2) and a differential SCSI terminator in the far
right SCSI connector (IN/OUT-2).
The bottom three disk arrays should have differential SCSI terminators on the inside
IN/OUT-1 and IN/OUT-2 SCSI connectors. This configuration is shown in
FIGURE 2-17.
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2.1.4 3x15 Configuration
2.1.4.1 Option Switch
All disk arrays are on a single bus and should be set as described in Section 2.1.2.1
“Option Switch” on page 2-5.
2.1.4.2 Module ID Switch
Ensure that the module IDs for the StorEdge D1000 disk arrays are set according to
TABLE 2-3 and TABLE 2-4.
TABLE2-3 3x15 Module ID Switch Settings 2x7
Disk array number Module ID setting
7 (Top) 5
64
53
42
31
21
1 (Bottom) 2
TABLE2-4 3x15 Module ID Switch Settings 1x8
Disk array number Module ID setting
8 (Top) 5
74
63
52
41
35
24
1 (Bottom) 3
Chapter 2 StorEdge A3500 Configurations 2-9
In this configuration:
■ controller module A controls disk arrays 1 and 2 in the 2x7 cabinet and disk
arrays 1 through 3 in 1x8 cabinet (
■ controller module B controls disk arrays 3 through 7 in 2x7 cabinet (FIGURE 2-20)
■ controller module C controls disk arrays 4 through 8 in 1x8 cabinet (FIGURE 2-21)
FIGURE 2-19)
2.1.4.3 SCSI Jumper Cables and Terminators
All disk arrays in this configuration should have SCSI jumper cables between the
middle SCSI connectors (IN/OUT-1 and IN/OUT-2) and a differential SCSI
terminator in the far right SCSI connector (IN/OUT-2).
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2.2 1x2 Cabling
The 1x2 can be configured with the controller module either on top of or below the
two disk arrays. Both configurations are described in this section.
2.2.1 SCSI Cabling
2.2.1.1 Cable Lengths
The following table shows the lengths of each SCSI cable connected to the drive
connections on the controller module.
TABLE2-5 Controller Module A (1x2)
SCSI Port Number Cable Length Part Number
1 .8m 530-1884-xx
2 .8m 530-1884-xx
3 .8m 530-1884-xx
4 .8m 530-1884-xx
5 Differential SCSI terminator 150-1890-xx
The inboard IN/OUT connectors on each disk array are terminated with a
differential SCSI terminator, part number 150-1890-xx.
Chapter 2 StorEdge A3500 Configurations 2-11
2.2.1.2 SCSI Connections
SCS
Differential
I
terminator
2
1
Differential SCSI
terminator
FIGURE 2-11 One A3000 Controller Module and Two D1000 Disk Arrays (SCSI)
Differential SCSI
terminator
Differential SCSI
terminator
Differential SCSI
terminator
2
1
Differential SCSI
terminator
FIGURE 2-12 Two D1000 Disk Arrays and One A3000 Controller Module (SCSI)
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2.2.2 Power Connections
Because the controller module must receive power after the disk arrays, connect the
disk arrays to the first stage of the power sequencer and the controller module to the
second. Two examples are shown below.
Front
sequencer
L3
L2
L6
L1
R3
Rear
R2
Rear view
FIGURE 2-13 One A3000 Controller Module and Two D1000 Disk Arrays (Power)
R1
R6
sequencer
Front
sequencer
R1&R2
L1&L2
R6 R4
L6 L4
R3
L3
R5
L5
L4
R5
Rear view
FIGURE 2-14 Two D1000 Disk Arrays and One A3000 Controller Module (Power)
R4
Rear
sequencer
Chapter 2 StorEdge A3500 Configurations 2-13
L5
2.3 1x5 Cabling
2.3.1 SCSI Cabling
2.3.1.1 Cable Lengths
The following table shows the lengths of each SCSI cable connected to the drive
connections on the controller module.
TABLE2-6 Controller Module A (1x5)
SCSI Port Number Cable Length Part Number
1 2m 530-1885-xx
2 2m 530-1885-xx
3 2m 530-1885-xx
4 2m 530-1885-xx
5 2m 530-1885-xx
The inboard IN/OUT connectors on each of the disk arrays are connected together
using a 0.2m SCSI jumper cable, part number 530-1883-xx.
The outboard IN/OUT-2 connector on each disk array is terminated with a
differential SCSI terminator, part number 150-1890-xx.
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2.3.1.2 SCSI Connections
5
4
3
2
Differential SCSI
1
FIGURE 2-15 One A3000 Controller Module and Five D1000 Disk Arrays (SCSI)
terminator
SCSI jumper cable
Chapter 2 StorEdge A3500 Configurations 2-15
2.3.2 Power Connections
R5
L5
L6
R6
L4
R4
L3
R3
L2
R2
L1
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Rear view
FIGURE 2-16 One A3000 Controller Module and Five D1000 Disk Arrays (Power)
R1
Front
sequencer
Rear
sequencer
R6 R4
R1&R2
L6 L4
L1&L2
R3
L3
R5
L5
2.4 2x7 Cabling
2.4.1 SCSI Cabling
2.4.1.1 Cable Lengths
The following tables show the lengths of each SCSI cable connected to the drive
connections on the respective controller modules.
TABLE2-7 Controller Module A (2x7)
SCSI Port Number Cable Length Part Number
1 .8m 530-1884-xx
2 .8m 530-1884-xx
3 .8m 530-1884-xx
4 2m 530-1885-xx
5 2m 530-1885-xx
TABLE2-8 Controller Module B (2x7)
SCSI Port Number Cable Length Part Number
1 2m 530-1885-xx
2 .8m 530-1884-xx
3 .8m 530-1884-xx
4 2m 530-1885-xx
5 2m 530-1885-xx
The inboard IN/OUT connectors on each of the top four disk arrays are connected
together using a 0.2m SCSI jumper cable, part number 530-1883-xx.
The inboard IN/OUT connectors on the bottom three disk arrays are terminated
with differential SCSI terminators, part number 150-1890-xx.
Chapter 2 StorEdge A3500 Configurations 2-17
2.4.1.2 SCSI Connections
A5
A4
B5
B4
Differential SCSI
terminator
SCSI jumper cable
A3
A2
A1
Differential SCSI
terminators
Controller Module A
FIGURE 2-17 Two A3000 Controller Modules and Seven D1000 Disk Arrays (SCSI)
Controller Module B
B3
B2
B1
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2.4.2 Power Connections
L9
L8
L7
L6
L5
L3
L4
R9
R8
R7
R6
R5
R4
R3
Front
sequencer
R6 R4 R9
R1&R2
L6 L4 L9
R8
R7
L8
R3
R5
L2
L1
R2
R1
Rear view
FIGURE 2-18 Two A3000 Controller Modules and Seven D1000 Disk Arrays (Power)
Rear
sequencer
L1&L2
Chapter 2 StorEdge A3500 Configurations 2-19
L7
L3
L5
2.5 3x15 Cabling
This section contains information about SCSI and power connections for three
StorEdge A3000 controller modules and fifteen StorEdge D1000 disk arrays in two
StorEdge expansion cabinets.
Caution – The components in the expansion cabinets are configured as a single
unit. Make sure that the serial numbers on each expansion cabinet match.
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2.5.1 SCSI Cabling
2.5.1.1 Cable Lengths
The following tables show the lengths of each SCSI cable connected to the drive
connections on the respective controller modules.
TABLE2-9 Controller Module A (3x15)
SCSI Port Number Cable Length Part Number
1 .8m 530-1884-xx
2 .8m 530-1884-xx
3 4m 530-2352-xx
4 4m 530-2352-xx
5 4m 530-2352-xx
TABLE2-10 Controller Module B (3x15)
SCSI Port Number Cable Length Part Number
1 .8m 530-1884-xx
2 .8m 530-1884-xx
3 2m 530-1885-xx
4 2m 530-1885-xx
5 2m 530-1885-xx
TABLE2-11 Controller Module C (3x15)
SCSI Port Number Cable Length Part Number
1 .8m 530-1884-xx
2 .8m 530-1884-xx
3 2m 530-1885-xx
4 2m 530-1885-xx
5 2m 530-1885-xx
The inboard IN/OUT connectors on each of the disk arrays are connected together
using a 0.2m SCSI jumper cable, part number 530-1883-xx.
Chapter 2 StorEdge A3500 Configurations 2-21
The outboard IN/OUT-2 connector on each disk array is terminated with a
differential SCSI terminator, part number 150-1890-xx.
2.5.1.2 SCSI Connections for Controller Module A
Differential SCSI
A1
A2
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2x7
FIGURE 2-19 3x15 (Controller Module A)
terminator
SCSI jumper cable
1x8
A5
A4
A3
2.5.1.3 SCSI Connections for Controller Module B
B5
B4
B3
B2
B1
Differential SCSI
terminator
SCSI jumper cable
2x7
FIGURE 2-20 3x15 (Controller Module B)
1x8
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2.5.1.4 SCSI Connections for Controller Module C
C5
SCSI jumper cable
Differential SCSI
terminator
C4
C3
C2
C1
2x7
FIGURE 2-21 3x15 (Controller Module C)
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1x8
2.5.2 Power Connections
2.5.2.1 Power Sequencer Interconnections
The front and rear power sequencers in the 2x7 cabinet and the 1x8 cabinet must be
interconnected. Make sure an interconnect cable (part number 530-2235-xx) is
connected between the OUT on the front sequencer in 2x7 cabinet and the IN on the
front sequencer in 1x8 cabinet (
likewise connected.
FIGURE 2-22). Make sure that the rear sequencers are
FIGURE 2-22 Connecting the Power Sequencers
2.5.3 Connecting to AC Power Source
Each of the AC power cords connected to the expansion cabinets should be on
independent circuit breakers.
To ensure proper redundancy, if independent circuit breaker boxes or AC power
sources are used, power cords from the same expansion cabinet should be connected
to different circuit breaker boxes or AC power sources.
Caution – You must ensure that the second rack will not lose power without the
first. Data loss is likely to occur if this happens. DO NOT configure the 3x15
expansion cabinets as shown in
electrician if you do not understand the schematics in the figures.
FIGURE 2-23 and FIGURE 2-24. Consult with an
Chapter 2 StorEdge A3500 Configurations 2-25
2x7
1x8
Phase A
FIGURE 2-23 Power Connections to Avoid (Different Phases)
2x7
FIGURE 2-24 Power Connections to Avoid (Same Phase)
Phase B
1x8
Same phase AC
2.5.4 Power Connections
The power connections for 2x7 cabinet are the same as those in the standard 2x7
expansion cabinet (
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FIGURE 2-18).
The power connections for the 1x8 cabinet are shown in FIGURE 2-25.
L9
L8
L7
L6
L5
L3
L4
R9
R8
R7
R6
R5
R4
R3
Front
sequencer
R6 R4 R9
R1&R2
L6 L4 L9
R3
R7
L3
R8
R5
L2
L1
R2
R1
Rear
sequencer
Rear view
L1&L2
FIGURE 2-25 One A3000 Controller Modules and Eight D1000 Disk Arrays (Power)
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L7
L8
L5
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