Congratulations on purchasing Intergraph’s state-of-the-art Fibre Channel storage solution. If
you are a manager, you will find this solution gives you matchless performance in a costcompetitive storage device. If you are a technician, you will find this solution easy to install,
reliable, and easy to maintain. If you are a user, you will enjoy fast access to a vast expanse of
storage space.
Using This Document
The Fibre Channel User’s Guide contains all the information you need to install and use your
Fibre Channel disk array. This document is organized as follows:
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SS-1200 FCAL Rack Installation and User Guide describes how to install, configure, and
connect the Fibre Channel enclosure to your system, and how to use and maintain it.
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SS-1200 FCAL LRC Input/Output Module Installation Guide describes how to install the
Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop (FCAL) Loop Resiliency Circuit (LRC) input/output (I/O)
modules in the Fibre Channel enclosure.
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SS-1200 FCAL Drive Carrier Module Installation Guide describes how to install the FCAL
drive carrier modules in the Fibre Channel enclosure.
Before You Begin
CAUTIONTo protect the Fibre Channel enclosure and related equipment from electrostatic
discharge, wear an anti-static wrist strap when setting up or reconfiguring the
enclosure.
WARNINGTo avoid damage to the enclosure’s power supply, set the voltage range
switch on the power supply to the proper AC line voltage for your location
(115 V or 220 V) before you connect the power cord and turn on power to
the enclosure.
Customer Support
Intergraph Computer Systems offers an assortment of customer support options.
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third-party equipment. Services include warranty upgrades, repair depot service, on-site
hardware maintenance, system administration, and network consulting. Hardware purchased
from Intergraph Computer Systems includes a factory warranty ranging from 30 days to three
years. A detailed warranty description is available on the World Wide Web; see the Support
pages at http://www.intergraph.com/ics.
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Intergraph Computer Systems provides complimentary software support for 30 or 90 days
following shipment of a hardware or software product. This includes World Wide Web
access, Intergraph Bulletin Board Service access, FAXLink service, and telephone (Help
Desk) support. At the end of the complimentary support period, you can purchase other
levels of software support.
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You can visit Intergraph Computer Systems on the World Wide Web at
http://www.intergraph.com/ics. On these pages, you can get news and product
information, technical support information, software updates and fixes, and more.
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On the Intergraph Bulletin Board Service (IBBS), you can get technical support information,
software updates and fixes, and more. Using a modem (eight data bits, no parity, one stop
bit, any baud rate up to 14,400), call 1-256-730-8786. If you have trouble connecting to or
using the IBBS, call the Customer Response Center (see below).
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documents via the FAXLink (up to five per call), call 1-256-730-9000.
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− In the United States, call the Customer Response Center at 1-800-633-7248 between the
hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday (except
holidays).
− Outside the United States, contact your local Intergraph Computer Systems subsidiary or
distributor.
Have the following information available when you call:
− Your service number, which identifies your site to Intergraph Computer Systems. You
use your service number for warranty or maintenance calls.
− Your Customer Personal Identification Number (CPIN). You get a CPIN the first time
you call the Customer Response Center; it is associated with your service number for
future call logging.
− The product’s name or model number.
− The product’s serial number. Software product serial numbers are included in the
product packaging. Hardware product serial numbers are on a sticker affixed to the
hardware product.
− Your name and telephone number.
− A brief description of the question or problem.
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To get information on more customer support options:
− Visit the Support pages on the World Wide Web at http://www.intergraph.com/ics.
− For hardware support questions in the United States, call 1-800-763-0242.
− For software support questions in the United States, call 1-800-345-4856.
− Outside the United States, contact your local Intergraph Computer Systems subsidiary or
distributor.
SS-1200-FCAL Rack
Installation and User Guide
Part No. 19933-01
Issue 1.0
June 01, 1998
SS-1200-FCAL User Guide
Notices
The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
While every effort has been made to ensure that all information in this document is accurate, the Authors accept no
liability for any errors that may arise.
No part of this document may be transmitted or copied in any form, or by any means, for any purpose, without the
written permission of the Authors.
Issue 1.0June 01, 1998Part No. 19933-01
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Preface
International St andards
The Xyratex SS-1200 series storage system complies with the requirements of the following agencies and standards:
• CE to IEC 950/EN60951
•UL
•cUL
Potential for Radio Frequency Interference
USA Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
NoteThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital dev ice, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC rules. These li mits are desi gned to p rovid e reason able p rotectio n aga inst ha rmful interfere nce when the
equipment is oper a ted in a commercial environment . This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Xyratex
is not responsible f or any radio or television interference caused by using oth er than recommended cables and
connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications
could void the user’s authorit y t o operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rule s. Oper atio n is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any in terference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
European Regulations
This equipment complies with European Regulations EN 55022 Class A: Limits and Methods of Measurement of
Radio Disturbance Characteristics of Information Technology Equipments and EN50082-1: Generic Immunity.
Safety
WarningTo ensure safe an d correct o peration o f the SS-12 00-FCAL s ubsy stem al l safety precauti ons and
instructions referred to in this user guide must be followed thoroughly.
CautionAll plug-in modules and blank plates are part of the fire enclosure and must only be removed
when a replacement can be immediately added. The system must not be run without all units in
place.
Permanently unplug t he subsystem if you think that it has become damaged in any way and before you move it.
• An SS-1200-FCAL subsystem can weigh up to 45kg (99lb).Two people are required to remove or replace the
subsystem.
• The SS-1200-FCAL subsystem must only be operated from nominal power supply input voltages of 100 120V AC or 200 - 2 40V A C. Ensure that the corre ct rang e is se lecte d on each powe r supply prior to powe ring
on.
• The power supply cord is used as the main disconnect device. Ensure that the socket outlet is located near the
equipment and is easil y accessible.
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• A trifurcated power cord, as supplied with the SS-1200-FCAL system, must be use d in order to safely provide
a single power disconnect point.
• If a power cord is not supplied with your SS-1200-FCAL system, a power cord suitable for t he country of
destination and for use with the SS-12 00 system application should be provided. Please refer to 1.4, ”SS-1200-
FCAL Technical Specification”, on page9 for details.
• If powered by multiple AC sources, disconnect all supply power for complete isolation.
• In order to comply with applicable safety, emission and thermal requirements no covers should be removed
and All bays must be fitted with either plug-in modules or blanking plates.
• The On/Off switches on each Power Supply/Cooling module On ly isolat e the power from that module. Any
other power supply/cooling modules will remain active.
• The power connection must always be disconnected pr ior to removal of the Power Supply/Cooling module
from the encl osure.
• Before operating the Power Supply/Cooling module, it must be secured by tightening the retaining screw on
the module front panel.
• The subsystem must not be run for extended periods without the ESI/Ops Panel Modul e being in place.
• A safe electrical earth connection must be provided to the power cord. Check the grounding of the enclosure
before applying power.
• Provide a suitable power source with electrical overload protection to meet the requirements laid down in the
technical specification.
CautionRack System Precautions
Ensure that the rack system being used for your SS-1200-FCAL installation meets the following
parameters:
The rack design should incorporate stabilizing features suitable to prevent the rack from tipping forward
during inst allation.
The rack should comply with the airflow requirements detailed in the technical specification.
The rack should have a safe electrical distribution and grounding system.
Moving and Handling
Disk drives are very susc eptible to physical shock but damage may not be immediately obvious.
Please observe the f ollowing precautions before moving and handling the enclos ure:
• Always spin down devices prior to removing from the enclosure.
• If the SS-1200-FCAL enclosure has been installed in a 19 inch rack which is to be moved, remove all drives
and other plug-i n modules and repackage before transporting them separately.
• Keep all plug-in modules packaged to protect them until they are required for installation.
• Take care not to drop any of the pl ug-in modules or strike them onto a hard surface.
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Data Security
• Power down your host comp uter and all attached peripheral devices before beginning installation.
• Each enclosure contains up to 12 removable disk drive modules. Disk units are fragile. Handle them with care,
and keep them away from strong magnetic fields.
• All the supplied plug-in modules and blanking plates must be in place for the air to flow correctly around the
enclosure and also to complete the internal circuitry.
• If the subsystem is used with modules or blanking plates missing for more than a few minutes, the enclosure
can overheat, causing power failure and data loss. Such use may also invalidate the warranty.
• If you remove any drive module, you may lose data.
– If you remove a drive module, replace it immediately. If it is faulty, replace it with a drive module of the
same type and capacity
• Ensure that all disk drives are removed from the enclosure before attempting to manhandle or move the rack
installation.
Preface
• Do not abandon your ba c ku p r ou tin es . N o sy s te m is completely foolproof.
ESD Precautions
WarningIt is recommended that you check an d fit a suitable anti-static wr ist or ankle strap and observe all
conventional ESD precautions when handling SS-1200-FCAL plug-in modules and components.
Avoid contact with backplane components and module connectors, etc.
Year 2000 Compliance
It is confirmed that all SS-1200 subsystem products have been designed and developed with Year 2000 compliance.
Special Tools and Equipment
There are no special tools requ ired but in o rder to c omplete the assembly of som e configu rations yo u may need th e
following (not supplied):
• Cross head and slotted screwdrivers.
• Security keys (one of these should be included wi th your SS-1200-FCAL enclosure for use with the drive
locks).
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Preface
What is in this guide
This user guide gives you step-by -step instructions on how to install, configure an d connect the Salient storage
subsystem to yo ur host computer system, and how to use and maintain the system.
Who should use this guide
This user guide assumes that you have a working knowledge of the Fi bre Channel Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL)
environment into which you are installing the SS-1200-FCAL system. If you do not have these skills, or are not
confident with the instructions in this guide, do not proceed with the installat ion.
Related publications
The SS-1200-FCAL Drive Carrier Module Installation Guide gives you step-by-ste p instru ctions on how to
install FC-AL drive carrier modules in a SS-1200-FCAL enclosure.
The SS-1200-FCAL LRC I/O Module Installation Guide gives you step-by-step instructions on how to install
the FC-AL I/O module in a SS-1200-FCAL enclosure.
The SS-1200 OEM Developer’s Guide provides sufficient information to enable third party system designers and
integrators to integrate a Salient system within a FC-AL environment.
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Contents
Contents
International Standards ................... .... ... ..................................... ... .... ............................................ ... ...................... iii
Potential for Radio Frequency Interference ............................................................................................................ iii
European Regulations ............................................................................................................................................. iii
Safety ...................................................................................................................................................................... iii
Moving and Handling ............................................................................................................................................. iv
Data Security ............................................................................................................................................................. v
ESD Precautions ....................................................................................................................................................... v
Year 2000 Compliance ............................................................................................................................................. v
Special Tools and Equipment ........................ ... .... .................................... .... .... ........................................................ v
Preface ............................................ .... ... ..................................... ... .... ..................................................................... vi
3.1 Before You Begin ...................................................................................................................................... 25
3.2 Power On ................................................................................................................................................... 25
3.5 Power Down .............................................................................................................................................. 28
4 Troubleshooting and Problem Solving ....................................................................................... 29
4.4 Test Mode .................................................................................................................................................. 31
Index ....................................................................................................................................................................... 41
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Chapter 1
Introduction
1.1The SS-1200-FCAL System
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Introduction
Figure 1–1The SS-1200-FCAL System
1.2The Enclosure Core Product
The SS-1200-FCAL design concept is b ased on a sub system to gether with a set of plug -in modules. T he Salient SS 1200-FCAL subsystem as supplied comprises:
• Chassis with Backplane installed.
• Power Supply/Cooling plug-in modules, in accordance with your required configuration (see Figure 1–4).
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1.2.1Enclosure Chassis
The chassis consists of two segmented chassis assemblies, constructed from a number of aluminum extruded
sections, with a Backplane PCB between them. The chassis assemblies each contain 12 'Bays', each of which
accommodates a plug-in m odule (la rger mod ules can be acc ommodate d using mult iple bay sp aces). The Backplan e
PCB provides logic level signal and low voltage power distribution paths. A SS-1200-FCAL chassis is shown in
Figure 1–2 and Figure 1–3.
• An Enclosure System Interface/Operators Panel (ESI/Ops) plug-in module (see Figure 1–5).
• Blank plates, as required to complete your required configuration and installation.
• FC-AL Drive Carrier Modules and associated front dummy fascia plates. (See Figure 1–10).
• FC-AL Input/Output Modules. (See Figure 1–11).
• A third Power Supply/Cooling Module may be required to support some 10 000 rpm disk drives.
• A Bay is defined as the space required to house a single 1.6" high 3.5 inch disk drive in its carrier module. e.g.
a 1 x 3 bay module wo uld take the space of 1 drive width by 3 drive bays high (in r a ck mount configuration).
• A 4 x 3 Chassis fitted with 19 inch Rack mounting features enabl es it to be fitted to standa rd 19 inch racks. It
uses 4EIA units of rack space.
Figure 1–2Enclosure Chassis (Front)
Figure 1–3Enclosure Chassis (Rear)
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1.2.2Tower Option
An optional tower kit is available, whi ch can be fitt ed to the rack chassis de scribed here. Se parate document ation is
provided with this option.
1.3The Plug-in Modules
An SS-1200-FCAL En clo s ure r eq ui r es on e or mo r e of the follo w in g mo dules for normal operation:
1.3.1Power Su pp ly/Cooling Module
Two Power Supply/Coolin g modules are sup plied moun ted in the re ar of the enc losure as part of the subsyst em core
product. (Figure 1–4)
Introduction
Figure 1–4Power Supply/Cooling Module
Up to three Power Supply/Cooling plug-in modules can be installed in the rear of the Enclosure.
PSU voltage operating ranges are nominally 115V or 230V AC, select ed by means of a switch on the front of the
PSU, shown in Figure 2–3.
.
An LED mounted on the fro nt panel of the Power Supply/Cooling Mod ul e (s ee Figure 2–3) indicates the stat us of
the PSU and the fans.
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1.3.2Enclosure Syst em In ter fa c e/O per a tor s P ane l M odu le
Supplied as part of the Enclosure core product, a ty pical Enclosure System Interface/Operators (ESI/Ops) panel
module is shown in Figure 1–5.
Figure 1–5ESI/Ops Panel Module
The(ESI/Ops) Panel provides the enclosure with a micro controller which is used to monitor and control all elements
of the Enclosure. Each element (Power, Cooling, Temperature, Device status) is interfaced to the processor using
2
C (I Square C) Bus.
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The ESI/Ops Panel is available as a plug-in module suitable for fitting in the enclosure either front facing (Figure
1–6) or rear facing (Figure 1–7).
ESI/Ops Panel
Figure 1–6ESI/Ops Panel (Front mounting)
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Introduction
ESI/Ops Panel
Figure 1–7ESI/Ops Panel (Rear mounting)
ImportantBecause the physical dimensions of the rear or front facing variants are different and they are not
interchangeable, they must each be ordered under their own unique part number.
1.3.2.1Ops Panel Indicators and Switches
The Operator Panel includes Light Emitting diodes (LEDs) which show the status for all modules and an Audible
Alarm which indicates when a fault state is present. The indicators and switches listed in the following table are
located from left t o right on the panel, as shown in Figure 1–8.
LED IndicatorsSymbol
System Status
Drive Status
Power & Cooling Status
UPS Status
Not Used
Power Standby Status
Switches
• Push-button Audi ble Alarm Mute
• Push-button Standby/Operational switch
• Rotary Keylock - Run/Service activate
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Figure 1–8Ops Panel Indicators and Switches
1.3.2.2Manual Spin up Jumper
SystemDrivePower/CoolingUPSStandby
Run/ServiceAlarm MuteSecuring Latch
A manual spin-up jumper can be fitted to the rear panel of the ESI/Ops module, it is used to disable the auto spin
start function. (Please refer to Section 2.3.5.2 and 2.3.5.3).
Manual Spin up Jumper
Figure 1–9Manual Spin-up Jumper
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1.3.3Drive Carrier Modules
Please refer to separate installation guide for device specific information.
Please refer to separate installation guide for details. (SS-1200-FCAL LRC I/O Module Installation Guide).
The FC-AL Backplane incorporates two independent loops formed by Port Bypass Circuits within the Loop
Resiliency Circuit (LRC) I/O modules. The LRC I/O module is shown in Figure 1–11.
The enclosure may obviously be configured with either 1 or 2 modules. If only 1 module is fitted this Must be
installed in middle Bay 3/2 as the Device ID thumbwheel switches only operate in this bay.
(Please refer to the separate LRC I/O module installation guide for details of the thumbwheel switches.
Figure 1–11 FC-AL LRC I/O Module
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1.3.5Blank Plates
Blank plates must be fitted over all vacant bays at the rear of the enclosure as shown in Figure 1–12. There are three
sizes of blank plate available:
– Single bay Rear blank pla te s
– 1x2 bay Rear blank pla te s
– 1x3 bay Rear blank pla te s
Blanking Plate
Figure 1–12 Enclosure with Blanking Plates
ANY
WarningOperation of the Enclo sure with
and the drives will not receive suffici ent coolin g. It is
before operating the unit.
blank plates or rear modules mis sing will disrupt t he airflow
1.3.6Multiple Power Supply/Cooling Modules
If you have two or three Power Supply/Coo ling modules fitted , they operate toge ther. If one fails the ot hers maintain
the power supply and c ooling while you replace the faulty unit.
Module replacement should only take a few minutes to perform but must be completed within 20 minutes from
removal of the failed module. Alternatively, if there is no replacement module available, a blanking plate could be
fitted after removing the faulty module.
NoteThree Power Supply/Cooling modules must be fitted if you are installing
drives consuming more than 21 watts (operational), e.g. 10 000 rpm 9GB HH drives.
1.3.7Visibl e an d Audible Alarms
The functional modules have associated status LEDs. The ESI/Ops Panel shows a consolidated status for all
modules.
LEDs show constant green for good or positive indic atio n an d flas hin g gree n/r ed if non-critical conditions exist.
Constant Amber LEDs indicate there is a fault present within that module.
ESSENTIAL
that all rear apertures are filled
The ESI/Ops Panel also incorporates an Audible Alarm to indicate when a fault state is present and also an Alarm
Mute push-button.
WarningThe Power Supply/Cooling mod ule is not an operator removable pa rt. It must only be removed by
a qualified service engineer who has knowledge of the hazards present within the module.
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1.3.8Anti-tamper Locks
Anti-tamper locks may be fit ted in th e d rive c a rrier h and les (Figure 1–13) and are accessed through the hole in the
lower part of the handle trim piece.These are provided to disable the normal “Push/Push” latch action of the handle.
To lock turn 90º
anti-clockwise
Introduction
Indicator Aperture
Figure 1–13 Anti-tamper Lock
1.4SS-1200-FCAL Technical Specification
1.4.1Dimensions
Rack Enclosure
Height 177mm, Widt h 446mm, Depth 586mm
Tower Enclosure
Height 570mm (including wheels), Width 265mm (a t base) 183mm (at top), Depth 592mm
1.4.2Weight
Maximum Configuration 45 kg
Empty Enclosure (Ra c k )13 kg
Tower Conversion Kit12 kg
PSU/Cooling Module 4 kg
1.4.3Power
Voltage Range100 - 120 or 200 - 240 VAC (switched)
Frequency 47-63 Hz
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Power consumption (Normal
operation 12 x 9GB Drives)
Power supply pe a k & op er a t i onal
currents (per supply)
Inrush Current 40/80 A @ 110/220VAC (25° cold start 1 PSU)
Altitude 0 to 2133 m
Operational Shock Vertical axis 5g peak 1/2 sine, 10ms
Operational Vibration Random vibration power sp ectrum available on request
Non-Operational Shock 20g 20ms square wa v e
Acoustics Free standing enclosure declared ‘A’ weighted sound power level ≤6.8
Bels
Orientation & Mounting 19" Rack mount (4EIA Units)
• Rack Rails To fit 800mm depth Racks compliant with IEC 297
• Rack CharacteristicsBack pressure not exceeding 5 pascals (0.5mm water gauge)
Safety & Approvals CE, UL, cUL
• EMC EN55022 (CISPR - A), FCC A
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1.4.6Interfaces
Drive support See drive carrier specification
Attachment
10° C to 40° C (when installed in a SS-1200-FCAL system enclosure)
1.4.8FC-AL LRC I/O Module Specification
ConnectorsDB9 x 2
• 1 wired for Tx and Rx with Media Interface Adapter (MIA) support.
• 1 wired with Tx only, for daisy chaining loops,
– 1 x DB9 x RS232 (when installed in bay 3/2)
– 1 x DB9 x RPC (when installed in bay 3/3)
Current Limit1A for MIA support .
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Chapter 2
Getting S tarted
2.1Introduction
In this chapter, you are shown how to install your SS-1200-FCAL Enclosure and plug-in modules into an industry
standard 19 inch rack cabinet.
Getting Started
CautionWhen connecting up the SS-1200-FCAL subsystem, use only approved power cords.
2.2Planning Your Installation
Before you begin installation you sho uld beco me famili ar with the configuration requirements of your SS-1200FCAL system, detailed in Table 2–1. The correct positions of each of the optional plug-in modules are shown in
Figure 2–1. Please refer to the accompanying FC-AL LRC I/O Module Installation Guide for details of FC-AL
configurations and installation.
Table 2–1 SS-1200-FC AL Configuration
Module Location
Drive BaysALL drive bays must be filled with either a drive carrier module, front dummy fascia
or (front) ESI/Ops Panel module (Bay 1/1 only), no bays should be left completely
empty.
Power Supply/Cooling
Modules
See Table 2-2
• Single Power S upply/Cooling module: if redundancy is NOT required and the
installed disk drives are low power, a single Powe r Supply /Cooling module mu st
always be fitted to rear Bay 2.
Single modules with a full compliment of drives will limit:
– the maximum operating temperature of the enclosure.
• Two Power Supp ly/Cooling modules: full p ower and cooling redundancy is
provided while a faulty module is replaced. Install the Power Supply/Cooling
modules in rear Bays 1 & 4. Refer to Table 2–2 for details of limitations
• Three Power Supply/cooling Modules: full power and cooling redundancy with
high power drives is maintai ned while a faulty module is replaced. Install the
modules in bay s 1, 2 and 4.
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Table 2–1 SS-1200-FCAL Configuration
Module Location
I/O ModulesThe Primary Module must be fitted in Bay 3/1. A second module (providing a second
loop path to all drives) may be fitted in Bay 3/3.
ESI/Ops Panel (variants
available for front or
rear facing)
• Front Facing - Install this in place of a drive in Front Bay 1/1.
Note: A special enclosure is required to support this configuration
• Rear Facing - Install in Rear Bay 3/2
Blank platesRear blank plates MUST be fitted to ALL unused bays, there will be inadequate drive
cooling if any are left off.
Table 2–2 Minimum PSU Configurations
Average Operating
Drive Power
Minimum No. PSUs
(12 drives of same
No. PSUs with
Redundancy
type installed)
<1312
14 - 2122
22 - 3033
Front View
Ops Panel (Front)
1
1
Drive or Facia
2
Drive or FaciaDrive or FaciaDrive or Facia
3
4
Drive or FaciaDrive or FaciaDrive or FaciaDrive or Facia
2
3
Rear View
1
2
3
Drive or Facia
4
PSU/Fan
or
Blank
Drive or Facia
Ops Panel
LRC I/O 1
LRC I/O 2
Figure 2–1Module Locations
Drive or FaciaDrive or Facia
3
2
PSU/Fan
or
Blank
1
PSU/Fan
or
Blank
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2.2.1Enclosure Bay Numbering Convention
The enclosure bay numbering convention is shown in Figure 2–1. A Bay is defined as the space required to house
a single 1.6" high 3.5 inch disk drive in its carrier module. e.g. a 1 x 3 bay module would take the space of 1 drive
width by 3 drive bays high (in the rack mount configuration).
The SS-1200-FCAL subsystem is housed in a 4 x 3 enclosure, i.e. 4 bays wide by 3 bays high. The front bays are
numbered 1 to 4 from left to right, viewed from the front. The rear bays are numbered 1 to 4 from right to left,
viewed form the rear. Bays are numbered from 1 (top row) to 3 (bottom row). Module locations are identified from
a matrix of the top and side numbers, e.g. the front ESI/Ops panel should only be installed in front bay 1/1 (top left
when viewed from the front) while the rear ESI/Ops pa nel should be installed in rear bay 3 /1 (top, middle row, when
viewed from the rear).
2.3Installation
CautionThe SS-1200-FCAL Enclosur e with all its compo nent parts in stalled is too he avy for eas y instal lation into
a Rack cabinet. The following procedures describe the installation of the SS-1200-FCAL enclosure and
highlights any cri tical co-r equisite re quiremen ts and good handling p ractices which we e ncourage y ou to
follow so as to ensure that a successful installation is achieved in the easiest manner.
WarningEnsure that you have che cked and fitted a suitable anti-static wrist or ankle strap and observe all
conventional ESD precautions when handling SS-1200-FCAL modules and components. Avoid
contact with Backplane components and module connectors, etc.
2.3.1Pre-Requisite s
The SS-1200-FCAL Enclosure is d esigned for installation into an industry standard 19 inch cabinet capable of
holding the unit.
• Minimum depth 580 mm from front flange to rear metal w ork (excludes rear cabling).
• Weight (35 to 45 kg dependent upon configuration) per enclosure.
• A minimum gap of 25mm (1inch) clearance between the rack cover and front of drawer; and 50mm (2 inches)
rear clearance between rear of drawer and rear of rack is recommended in order to maintain the correct air flow
around the enclosure.
• The rack should present a maximum back pressure of 5 pascals (0.5mm water gauge).
2.3.2Rack Mounting R ail Kit
A set of mounting rails is available for use in 19 inch rack cabinets. These rails have been designed and tested to
handle the maximum enclosure weigh t and to ensure that multiple SS-12 00 enclosures may be installed with out loss
of space within the rack. Use of other mounting hardware may cause some loss of rack space.
The rack mounting rail kit also incorporates a rear hold down mechanism to ensure shock and vibration immunity.
Please contact us to ensure suitab l e mo unt rails are available for the Rack you are usin g.
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Figure 2–2Rack Mounting Rail kit
2.3.2.1Parts Check List
• Rack Mounting Rail Kit.
2.3.2.2Installation Procedure
Please see detail drawings supplied with the rack mounting rail kit for assembly details.
2.3.3Chassis Installation
2.3.3.1Parts Check List
• Chassis (complete with Backplane installed but excluding all plug- in modules).
• Rack mount front flange mounting screws (4 off).
2.3.3.2Procedure
1Check for damage.
2Slide the chassis assembly onto the rack rails until the front flanges engage on the rack. Ensure the chassis is
centrally located.
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3If in doubt about correct orientation, the drive bays (at front) should have their black drive connectors toward the
bottom of each bay.
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