DMX Configuration Options

Essentially the question is how best to lay out a DMX-3 or DMX-4 array with a tiered configuration. For me there are two options and it's pretty clear which I prefer. First a little background. The following diagram shows the way DMX drives are deployed within a fully configured array. The array is divided into "quadrants", splitting each drive bay into two. Back-end directors (BED) provide connectivity to the drives as represented by the colour scheme. There are up to 4 BED pairs available for a full configuration.