A method and system for producing a data storage system for transferring data between a host computer/server and a bank of disk drives through a system interface. The system interface has a plurality of first directors, a plurality of second directors, and a global memory. The method includes: providing...http://www.google.com/patents/US6907483?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6907483 - Data storage system having dummy printed circuit boards with jumpers