Compaq StorageWorks 9000 42U, StorageWorks 9000 36U, StorageWorks 9000 22U, StorageWorks 9000 41U Configuration Manual

Compaq StorageWorks

Modular Array Configuration Guide

First Edition (April 2000)
Part Number EK-MACON-CA. A01
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Modular Array Configuration Guide
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Contents

About This Guide

Text Conventions ................................................................................................... v

Symbols in Text .................................................................................................... vi

Symbols on Equipment.......................................................................................... vi

Rack Stability....................................................................................................... vii

Getting Help......................................................................................................... vii

Compaq Technical Support............................................................................ vii

Compaq Website ..........................................................................................viii

Compaq Authorized Reseller ........................................................................ viii

Modular Array Configuration Guide

Introduction............................................................................................................ 1

Single-Bus Mode or Dual-Bus Mode ...................................................................... 1

Rack Configurations............................................................................................... 3

Modular Building Blocks................................................................................. 4

Configuration using a 41U Modular Storage Cabinet........................................ 6

Configuration using a 42U Modular Storage Cabinet........................................ 7

Configuration using a 36U Modular Storage Cabinet........................................ 8

Configuration using a 22U Modular Storage Cabinet........................................ 9

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This guide is designed to be used as a reference for modular configurations.

Text Conventions

This document uses the following conventions to distinguish elements of text:

Keys

USER INPUT User input appears in a different typeface and in

FILENAMES File names appear in uppercase italics.

About This Guide

Keys appear in boldface. A plus sign (+) between
two keys indicates that they should be pressed
simultaneously.

uppercase.

Menu Options,
Command Names,
Dialog Box Names

COMMANDS,
DIRECTORY NAMES,
and DRIVE NAMES

Type

Enter When you are instructed to enter information, type

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These elements appear in initial capital letters.

These elements appear in uppercase.

When you are instructed to type information, type
the information without pressing the Enter key.

the information and then press the Enter key.

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Symbols in Text

These symbols may be found in the text of this guide. They have the following
meanings.

IMPORTANT: Text set off in this manner presents clarifying information or specific
instructions.

NOTE: Text set off in this manner presents commentary, sidelights, or interesting points
of information.

Symbols on Equipment

WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions

in the warning could result in bodily harm or loss of life.

CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions
could result in damage to equipment or loss of information.

These icons may be located on equipment in areas where hazardous conditions
may exist.

Any surface or area of the equipment marked with these symbols
indicates the presence of electrical shock hazards. Enclosed area
contains no operator serviceable parts.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock hazards,
do not open this enclosure.

Any RJ-45 receptacle marked with these symbols indicates a Network
Interface Connection.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to
the equipment, do not plug telephone or telecommunications
connectors into this receptacle.

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