StorCase Technology 10-Bay 1U SCSI Ultra320 User Manual

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StorCase® Technology

InfoSt ation

10-Bay 1U SCSI Ultra320 External Expansion Chassis

User's Guide

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StorCase® Technology

InfoSt ation

10-Bay 1U SCSI Ultra320

External Expansion Chassis

User's Guide

Part No. D89-0000-0275 A01 September 2004

StorCase Technology, Inc.

17600 Newhope Street

Phone (714) 438-1850 Fax (714) 438-1847

InfoStation 10-Bay U320 User's Guide - Rev. A01 StorCase Technology, Inc.

Fountain Valley, CA 92708-9885

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LIMITED WARRANTY

STORCASE TECHNOLOGY, Incorporated (StorCase) warrants that its products will be free from defects in material and workmanship, subject to the conditions and limitations set forth below. StorCase will, at its option, either repair or replace any part of its product that proves defective by reason of improper workmanship or materials. Repair parts or replacement products will be provided by StorCase on an exchange basis, and will be either new or reconditioned to be functionally equivalent to new.

This warranty does not cover any product damage that results from accident, abuse, misuse, natural or personal disaster, external power surge or failure, or any unauthorized disassembly, repair or modification. StorCase will not be responsible for any software, firmware or other customer data stored within, or interfacing with a StorCase product.

Duration of Warranty

Seven-Year Warranty: The following StorCase products are covered by this warranty for a

period of seven (7) years from the original date of purchase from StorCase or its authorized resellers: all Data Express® removable device enclosures and all Data Silo®, Data Stacker® and InfoStation® external expansion chassis, except for those components integrated into or purchased separately for use with these products which are identified and covered by the threeyear or hard drive warranties described below. All StorCase interface cables and other accessories specifically intended for use with the StorCase products identified above are also covered by this (7) year warranty.

Three-Year Warranty: The following components integrated into or purchased separately for use with StorCase Data Express, Data Silo, Data Stacker and/or InfoStation products are subject to warranty for a period of three (3) years from the original date of purchase from StorCase or its authorized resellers: all RAID controllers, power supplies, fans and blowers.

Two-Year Warranty: The following StorCase products are covered by this warranty for a period of two (2) years from the original date of purchase from StorCase or its authorized resellers: all Rhino®JR fixed external expansion chassis (model types FJR) and all RhinoJR removable device enclosures (model types RJR).

One-Year Warranty: All StorCase products identified as Reconditioned or Special Inventory are covered by this warranty for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase from StorCase or its authorized resellers. Reconditioned products may only be exchanged for reconditioned products.

Hard Disk Drive Warranty: All hard disk drives purchased from StorCase or through its authorized resellers, whether purchased separately or integrated into StorCase products, are subject to the warranty terms and conditions provided by the drive manufacturer.

Third Party Software Warranty: All third party software purchased from StorCase for use with and/or as part of StorCase products is subject to the warranty terms and conditions provided by the software manufacturer.

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Warranty Claim Requirements

To obtain warranty service, the defective product must be returned to your local authorized StorCase dealer or distributor, or, with prior StorCase approval, to the StorCase factory service center.

For defective products returned directly to StorCase, a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number must be obtained by calling StorCase Customer Service at (714) 445-3455. The RMA number must be prominently displayed on the outside of the return package. Shipments must be freight-prepaid and insured, and must include the product serial number, a detailed description of the problem experienced, and proof of the original retail purchase date. Products must be properly packaged to prevent damage in transit. Damage resulting from improper packaging will not be covered by this warranty. The StorCase factory service center is located at 17650 Newhope Street, Receiving Dock, Gate #4, Fountain Valley, CA 92780, U.S.A.

Free Technical Support

StorCase provides free technical support. If you experience any difficulty during the installation or subsequent use of a StorCase product, please contact StorCases Technical Support Department prior to servicing your system. This warranty covers only repair or replacement of defective StorCase products, as described above. StorCase is not liable for, and does not cover under warranty, any costs associated with servicing and/or installation of StorCase products.

StorCase Technical Support can be reached in the U.S. at (714) 438-1858 or toll-free at (888) 435-5460 (U.S. and Canada only). StorCase European Technical Support can be reached in the U.K. at +44 (0) 1932 738900.

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Disclaimers

The foregoing is the complete warranty for the products identified above and supersedes all other warranties and representations, whether oral or written. StorCase expressly disclaims all warranties for the identified products, which are not stated herein, including, to the extent permitted by applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event will StorCase be liable to the purchaser, or to any user of a StorCase product, for any damages, expenses, lost revenues, lost savings, lost profits, or any other incidental or consequential damages arising from the purchase, use or inability to use a StorCase product, even if StorCase has been advised of the possibility

of such damages.

Copyright © 2004 StorCase Technology. All rights reserved. All registered trademarks are the property of StorCase Technology. All other logos and trademarks are properties of their respective companies.

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Declaration of Conformity

Company Name:

Corporate Office Address:

Manufacturing Address:

Product Name:

Model Number:

Conforms to the following standards:

EMC Directives: (89/336/EEC)

Low Voltage Directive: (73/23/EEC)

Safety Standards: CSA (NRTL/C)

TUV

StorCase Technology, Inc.

17600 Newhope Street Fountain Valley, CA 92708

InfoStation 10-Bay 1U Ultra320

S10A175, S10A179, S10A180, S10A181, S10A182, S10A183, S10A100

ITE Emission

- EN 55022: 1998

- EN 61000-3-2 Harmonic Current

- EN 61000-3-3 Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker EN 55024: 1998 ITE Immunity

- IEC 61000-4-2 - IEC 61000-4-6

- IEC 61000-4-3 - IEC 61000-4-8

- IEC 61000-4-4 - IEC 61000-4-11

- IEC 61000-4-5

EN 60950

CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-03 UL 60950-1, First Edition

EN 60950-1:2001

EMI Standards:

EMC Standards:

Year of Manufacture:

Signature:___________________ Full Name: Dieter Paul Position: President

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FCC Part 15, Class A

AS/NSZ 3548 Information Technology Equipment Supplier's Code Number N10664

2004

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate that equipment.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read all these instructions.

2. Save these instructions for later use.

3. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

4. Do not use this product near water.

5. This product should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.

6. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risk. Refer all servicing to service personnel.

7. Handling certain plastic coated cords or cables associated with this product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash your hands after handling cable(s).

Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise

1. Diese Hinweise sollten vollständig durchgelesen werden.

2. Diese Hinweise für einen späteren Gebrauch aufbewahren.

3. Allen auf dem Gerät angebrachten Warnungen und Hinweisen folgen.

4. Das Gerät nicht in der Nähe von Wasser verwenden.

5. Das Gerät nur mit dem Aufkleber bezeichneten Netzspannung betreiben. Bei Fragen über die Art der Netzspannung sollte der Händler oder das Energieversorgungsunternehmen zu rate gezogen werden.

6. Nicht versuchen das Produkt selbst zu reparieren. In allen Produkten existieren gefährliche elektrische Spannugen. Nicht das Gehäuse öffnen.

7. Wartungsarbeiten nur von qualifiziertern Kundendienstpersonal ausführen laßen.

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 1

Packaging Information ...................................................................................................... 1

Serial Number ................................................................................................................ 1

General Description .......................................................................................................... 2

Front Panel .................................................................................................................... 4

Rear Panel ..................................................................................................................... 5

CONTROLLER MODULE PANEL ............................................................................................ 7

Panel Components ........................................................................................................ 7

LEDs .............................................................................................................................. 7

Inserting a Drive Carrier (with Drive Installed) ................................................................ 9

Removing a Drive Carrier (with Drive Installed) .............................................................. 9

Configuring Device and Chassis Settings..................................................................... 10

SCSI CHANNEL CONFIGURATIONS ................................................................................... 11

Drive-to-Channel Assignment .................................................................................... 11

Typical SCSI Channel Configurations ............................................................................ 12

APPENDICES ........................................................................................................................ 15

Appendix A - Specifications/Dimensions ...................................................................... 16

Appendix B - Optional Accessories ............................................................................. 20

SAF-TE Processor Board ...................................................................................... 20

Spare Power Supply Module ................................................................................. 21

Spare Fan Module .................................................................................................. 22

Drive Carrier ............................................................................................................ 23

Carrying Case ......................................................................................................... 23

InfoStation Monitoring Utility (InfoMon) .................................................................. 24

Reader's Comments............................................................................................................ 25

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List of Figures

Figure 1: InfoStation 10-Bay Ultra320 Chassis ............................................................ 2

Figure 2: InfoStation Front Panel ................................................................................... 4

Figure 3: InfoStation Rear Panel .................................................................................... 6

Figure 4: Controller Module Panel .................................................................................. 7

Figure 5: Removing the Drive Carrier ............................................................................ 9

Figure 6: InfoMon.exe Window (Set Drive Channel) ................................................. 10

Figure 7: Drive-to-Channel Assignment ..................................................................... 11

Figure 8: Typical Dual SCSI Host Connection to InfoStation ...................................... 12

Figure 9: Typical Single SCSI Host Connection to InfoStation ................................... 13

Figure A-1: InfoStation Physical Dimensions.................................................................. 19

Figure B-1: SAF-TE Processor Board ............................................................................ 20

Figure B-2: Spare Power Supply Module ....................................................................... 21

Figure B-3: Spare Fan Module ........................................................................................ 22

Figure B-4: Drive Carrier ................................................................................................. 23

Figure B-5: Carrying Case ............................................................................................... 23

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List of Tables

Table 1: Drive Carrier Interface Components ................................................................... 8

NOTICE: This User's Guide is subject to periodic updates without notice. While reason-

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able efforts have been made to ensure accuracy of this document, Storcase Technology, Inc. assumes no liability resulting from errors or omissions in this publication, or from the use of the information contained herein.

Please check the StorCase web site at http://www.storcase.com or contact your StorCase representative for the latest revision of this document.

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Introduction 1

INTRODUCTION

PackagingInformation

The StorCase Technology InfoStation external expansion chassis is shipped in a container designed to provide protection and prevent damage during shipment, as confirmed by the International Safe Transit Association (ISTA Procedure 1A). The InfoStation was carefully inspected before and during the packing procedure at the factory. Evidence of any damage to the InfoStation should be reported to the shipper immediately.

If the wrong InfoStation model has been received, please call your reseller or StorCase at (800) 435-0642 to arrange for a Return Material Authorization (RMA). StorCase cannot accept returns which do not display an RMA number on the outside of the package. Return the unit with all the original packing materials.

Before removing any component from its packaging, discharge any static electricity by touching a properly grounded metal object.

Serial Number

The InfoStation is labeled with a serial number. This number must be reported to the StorCase Customer Service Representative in order to receive a Return Material Authorization (RMA) for warranty claims. Locate the serial number label and record the number in the space provided below.

InfoStation Serial Number:

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2 Introduction

GeneralDescription

CAUTION: The InfoStation contains NO USER SERVICEABLE parts inside the unit. Refer ALL

NOTES: The installation, configuration, and use of the StorCase InfoStation chassis

The StorCase® Technology InfoStation® intelligent 1U rack-mount expansion chassis is designed to support the latest 2.5" SFF (Small Form-Factor) SCSI Ultra320 enterprise disk drive technologies for use in network server, fault-tolerant and/or mission-critical applications.

The InfoStation's dual backplane design can accommodate up to ten (10) Ultra320 drives (Figure 1) with either one (1) or two (2) channels (software configurable). Each channel supports 320MB/sec operation. Each chassis is constructed of rugged steel and lightweight aluminum, and is equipped with two (2) 300 watt redundant, hot-swappable power supply modules, and two (2) hot swappable fan modules (53.6 CFM total).

The InfoStation also incorporates "Soft Start" circuitry which eliminates in-rush current to each of the installed drives during spin-up, as well as avoid power arcing during drive insertion.

servicing to qualified service personnel!

This unit has more than one power supply cord. Disconnect two power supply cords before servicing to avoid electric shock.

VHDCI connectors are easily damaged by improper handling. Visually inspect each connector for bent contacts and carefully align prior to insertion.

requires a certain level of expertise and experience on the part of the user/ integrator. Since there are many configuration options and variables (ie. host platforms, applications, etc), only general/typical configuration guidelines will be discussed in this User's Guide.

For installation information, refer to the InfoStation Installation Guide.

Figure 1: InfoStation 10-Bay Ultra320 Chassis

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Another unique feature of the InfoStation is the InfoMon® monitoring utility program. InfoMon is a console utility that provides the InfoStation with web-based monitoring capability via a serial connection. InfoMon also provides the User the ability to easily configure both device and chassis settings with a few clicks of the mouse!

In addition, InfoMon allows the User to monitor the statuses and temperatures of individual InfoStation modules and drive bays, etc., and can provide "real-time" updates via an Internet connection. With the recent addition of the InfoMon Call Home feature, this information can also be sent to a specific site for access by StorCase technical support staff in order to assist with system troubleshooting. The Call Home feature also provides the ability to set-up a paging function for notification of environmental alarm or warning conditions.

The latest versions of the InfoMon utility program and User's Guide can be downloaded (free of charge) from the StorCase web site (http://www.storcase.com). Contact StorCase for further information. Refer to Appendix B for further information on optional InfoStation accessories.

Using a modular approach supported by redundant features and hot swapping capabilities, the InfoStation will provide continued data availability and allow for ease of maintenance and minimal system down time. The modular and scalable design of the InfoStation chassis also allows a variety of future product upgrades to be offered. Upgrade modules (providing remote diagnostics capabilities or SNMP compliance) will also be available as options in the near future.

This User's Guide describes the steps required for installing drive(s) into the InfoStation external expansion chassis. This guide is intended to supplement documentation provided with the host computer system, the operating system, and the drive(s) to be installed within the InfoStation.

Features:

 1U rack mount chassis

 Single or dual channel (software configurable)

 Ten (10) removable low-profile drive carriers for 2.5" SFF drives

 SCSI Ultra320 2.5" SFF drive support

 Supports daisy-chaining

 Supports drive hot swapping

 Controller Panel provides system status LEDs

 RS-232 serial port provides interface for monitoring, configuration, and control

 Corrosion-resistant steel construction

 Two (2) 300W hot-swappable power supply modules

 Two (2) hot-swappable fan modules (26.8 CFM per module)

 Optional SAF-TE processor board with SAFTEmon® management software

 Optional LAN Port

 Rack mount kit included

 Audible alarm

 "Soft Start" circuitry

 Web-based monitoring utility (InfoMon)

 Status indicators on each drive carrier

 7-year limited warranty* and free 24/7 technical support

* 3-year limited warranty on Power & Cooling Modules

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FrontPanel

(Figure 2)

 SCA Drive Carrier(s) - Accommodate up to ten (10) 2.5" SCSI Ultra320 devices.

Backplane design with direct-connect SCA connectors eliminates cable connections to SCSI drives, increases data integrity, and supports drive hot swappability.

 Drive Carrier LED(s) - Provides the following information:

Drive Ready - Indicates that the drive is properly installed and ready for (Blue) access.

Drive Activity - Indicates that the drive is being accessed. (Yellow)

Drive Fault - Indicates a drive failure. (Red)

 Chassis Handle(s) - Provide a sturdy grip for the installation and removal of the

rack-mount chassis.

Chassis

Handle

Drive

Carrier

Drive Carrier

LEDs

Figure 2: InfoStation Front Panel

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RearPanel

(Figure 3)

WARNING: DO NOT USE MODULE HANDLES TO LIFT CHASSIS! These handles are speci-

NOTE: Blank plate (provided) must be installed if any module slot is left empty. Instal-

 Controller Module - Two (2) Ultra320 I/O connectors for daisy-chaining applica-

 Power Supply Module(s) - Two (2) 300W redundant, hot swappable power

fically designed for the installation and removal of modules only!

lation of the blank plate is necessary for proper cooling inside chassis.

tions. One (1) RS-232 serial port for InfoStation external monitoring and configuration (via InfoMon). Refer to section "Controller Module Panel" for further information.

supply modules. Each module features overvoltage and overcurrent protection, and power supply fault detection.

Module LED(s) -

Green LED - Steady glow indicates normal power supply operation.

No glow indicates no A/C power.

Red LED - Steady glow indicates either:

Power supply failure.

A/C cord is plugged in, but power switch is in the OFF position.

Power Switch(es) - Rocker switch(es) control power to the power supply module(s).

A/C Power In - Accepts U.S. and other available international standard power cords.

 Fan Module(s) - Two (2) redundant, hot swappable fan modules. Each module

contains two (2) high-pressure, variable-speed fans for ample chassis cooling (26.8 CFM per module).

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Controller

Module

Power Supply

Module

Fan

Module A

SCSI

Connectors

Figure 3: InfoStation Rear Panel

Fan

Module B

A/C

Power In

Power Switch

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Controller Module 7

CONTROLLER MODULE PANEL

Reset

RS-232 Serial Port

(Mini USB)

LEDs LEDs

On LAN Port Fault

RST

100

Link

Fan A

Mbps

Ready

LAN Port

Activity

CH. 1 (IN)

CH. 1 (OUT)

Fan B

Config

Dual Ch

RS-232

(InfoMon)

VHDCI

Connectors

(Ch. 1)

VHDCI

Connectors

(Ch. 2)

ULTRA320

SCSI LVD

Over

Temp

Fault

CH. 2 (IN)

CH. 2 (OUT)

Fan B

Fan A

Figure 4: Controller Module Panel

PANEL COMPONENTS

LAN Port - Reserved for future LAN port option (for web-based enclosure

management)

RS-232 Serial Port - Connection used for InfoStation external monitoring and con-

(Mini USB) figuration (via InfoMon)

Reset Switch - Resets InfoStation controller board (will not reset SCSI Bus)

I/O Connectors - VHDCI connectors used for SCSI host channels (Ch. 1 & 2)

LEDS

Over Temp (Red) - ON = Chassis temperature over 50o C (buzzer will also sound)

Fault (Red) - ON = One or more fault conditions (Power Supply, Fan, or Over

Temperature)

On:

Fan A (Amber) - ON = Fan Module A is operational Fan B (Amber) - ON = Fan Module B is operational

Ready (Amber) - ON = Chassis is powered on and no fault conditions detected

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LAN Port:

100 Mbps (Green) - Reserved

Activity (Green) - Reserved

Link (Green) - Reserved

Fault:

Fan A (Red) - ON = One or more fault conditions with Fan Module A*

Fan B (Red) - ON = One or more fault conditions with Fan Module B*

* Buzzer will also sound

Dual Ch ON = Chassis is configured for dual-channel (Factory Default) Config (Green) - OFF = Chassis is configured for single-channel

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Controller Module 9

Inserting a Drive Carrier (with Drive Installed)

NOTE: A new drive can be inserted into an empty bay at anytime. However, the drive

1. Simply insert the drive carrier into the empty bay. Push handle in to lock carrier into

2. Drive is ready to be accessed when the Drive Ready LED glows BLUE.

will not be ready for access until the following procedure is followed.

place.

Removing a Drive Carrier (with Drive Installed)

CAUTION: Proper procedure must be followed when removing a disk drive from the drive

NOTE: Refer to the InfoStation Installation Guide for detailed information on inserting/

1. Verify that the Drive Activity LED is OFF before removing drive.

2. Eject the drive carrier by pushing on carrier handle (Step 1 of Figure 5). Once handle

bay. It is the responsibility of the operator to ensure that the host does not access the drive while attempting to remove the disk drive, and to follow the procedure outlined below. Failure to do so may result in loss of data and/or damage to the drive itself!

removing drives from the InfoStation chassis.

pivots outward, pull handle to remove carrier (Step 2 of Figure 5).

Push Handle

to Eject Carrier

Pull Handle to

Remove Carrier

Figure 5: Removing the Drive Carrier

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10 Controller Module

Configuring Device and Chassis Settings

NOTES: The InfoStation is factory-set for dual channel configuration.

Some InfoMon changes will only take effect after an InfoStation power OFF & ON.

Refer to the InfoMon User's Guide for further information.

If necessary, use InfoMon to change any factory default device or chassis settings.

For example, the InfoStation is factory-set for dual channel configuration. To change the configuration to single-channel, open the "Tasks" dropdown menu (from the InfoMon.exe window as shown in Figure 6) to set the number of drive channels, as well as all other chassis settings.

Once the desired configuration is achieved, cycle the InfoStation chassis power (by turning OFF, then back ON) for changes to take effect.

Refer to the InfoMon User's Guide for further information.

Figure 6: InfoMon.exe Window

(Set Drive Channel)

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SCSI CHANNEL CONFIGURATIONS

CAUTION: VHDCI connectors are easily damaged by improper handling. Visually inspect

each connector for bent contacts and carefully align prior to insertion.

NOTE: For daisy-chaining applications, total device-to-host cable length must be

within 12m (approx. 39ft) per SCSI specifications.

Drive-to-Channel Assignment

Figure 7 below shows the corresponding drive-to-channel assignment for dual channel configurations.

Bays 1-5

Ch. 1

Bays 6-10

Ch. 2

Figure 7: Drive-to-Channel Assignment

(Dual Channel Configuration)

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Typical SCSI Channel Configurations

CAUTION: VHDCI connectors are easily damaged by improper handling. Visually inspect

each connector for bent contacts and carefully align prior to insertion.

NOTES: The installation, configuration, and use of the StorCase InfoStation chassis

For daisy-chaining applications, total device-to-host cable length must be within 12m (approx. 39ft) per SCSI specifications.

The InfoStation is factory-set for dual channel configuration.

To SCSI

Host 1

Disk Ch. 2

Disk Ch. 1

To SCSI

Host 0

Terminate or Cascade to another InfoStation

(InfoMon)

Figure 8: Typical Dual SCSI Host Connection to InfoStation

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If necessary, use InfoMon to change the InfoStation to a single-channel configuration. Once the desired configuration is achieved, cycle the InfoStation chassis power (by turning OFF, then back ON) for changes to take effect.

Refer to section "Configuring Device and Chassis Settings" on page 10 of this User's Guide and the InfoMon User's Guide for further information.

To SCSI

Host 0

Disk Ch. 1

Ch. 2 not used in

single-channel

configurations

Terminate or Cascade to another InfoStation

(InfoMon)

Figure 9: Typical Single SCSI Host Connection to InfoStation

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APPENDICES

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Appendix A - Specifications/Dimensions

The following InfoStation specifications and dimensions are provided for reference only.

Environmental Specifications

Ambient Temperature 0° C to 35° C -40° C to 70° C Relative Humidity

Altitude

Shock

(1)

Non-condensing with maximum gradient of 10% per hour

(2)

11 msec pulse width 1/2 sine wave

(1)

10% to 80% 10% to 90%

-1000 to 10,000 ft -1000 to 40,000 ft

(2)

-305m to 3048m -305m to 12195m 10g 60g

Operating

Storage

Physical Specifications

Height

Width

Rack Mount

1.70" (43.2mm)

17.49" (442.2mm)

Depth 19.80" (502.9mm)

Weight

(1)

Weight of empty chassis (no drives installed)

27.2 lbs (12.4kg)

Chassis Reliability/Maintainability

MTBF 120,000 Hours

Preventive Maintenance

Power Supply Module Blower Module I/O Module

Electrical Specifications

(1)

(per 300W Power Supply Module)

AC Input

DC Output

Cooling

(per Fan Module)

100 to 240 VAC, 50/60Hz

5V at 26A, 12V at 28A

26.8 CFM

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Appendix A - Specifications/Dimensions 17

StorCase InfoStation

Ultra320 Rack Mount Enclosure 10 Bay

# of Drives Supported 10

# of Drive Carriers Included 10

Max. # of Drives Supported 10

Max. Storage Capacity 730GB

(Based on 73GB Drives)

SCSI ID Setting Auto/SW Config Hot Swappable Carriers Yes LED Status Indicators Yes

Interface SCA

SCSI Protocol Ultra320 Transfer Rate 320MB/sec

# of Power Supply Modules 2

Redundant Yes Hot Swappable Yes

# of Cooling Modules 2

Speed-Variable Auto Blowers/Fans 2 Fans/Module

# of I/O Modules 1

# of Channels 1 or 2*

Diffsense Validation on Auto all SCSI Channels

* Factory Default

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StorCase InfoStation

Ultra320 Rack Mount Enclosure

External Monitoring Utility Yes via RS-232 Port

Audible Alarm Yes

Standard 19 Rack-Mount Height = 1U

Technical Support Toll-Free

Limited Warranty 7 Years*

Regulatory Approvals

EMI FCC/CE/C-tick Safety Agency CSA/CSA US/TUV

* 3-year limited warranty on Power & Cooling Modules

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17.49

(444.2mm)

Top View

Right Side ViewFront View

1.70 (43.2mm)

18.98

(482.1mm)

19.80

(502.9mm)

Figure A-1: InfoStation Physical Dimensions

(Dimensions are for reference only)

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Appendix B - Optional Accessories

SAF-TE Processor Board

The SAF-TE Processor Board (P/N S10A100) is an optional upgrade for the InfoStation which is easily installed onto the InfoStation's UI Module. Contact StorCase for further ordering information.

Features include:

- Monitors status of each InfoStation fan, power supply module, and bay

- Monitors all chassis temperature sensors

- Dedicated, user-selectable SCSI ID (via the InfoStation User Interface)

- Supports multi-mode (LVD/S.E.) SCSI bus communication

- SAFTEmon® management software included

- Field-upgradable firmware

- Fully compliant with SAF-TE Specification Rev. 1.0

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Figure B-1: SAF-TE Processor Board

(shown with SAFTEmon Diskette)

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Spare Power Supply Module

CAUTION: The power supply module contains NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS inside the

NOTE: Refer to the InfoStation Installation Guide for further information.

A replacement 300W power supply module (P/N S10A180) is available for the InfoStation chassis. Contact StorCase for further ordering information.

unit. Warranty is VOID if module is opened. Refer ALL servicing to qualified service personnel!

Figure B-2: Power Supply Module

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Spare Fan Module

CAUTION: The fan module contains NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS inside the unit.

NOTE: Refer to the InfoStation Installation Guide for further information.

A replacement fan module (P/N S10A181) is available for the InfoStation chassis. Contact StorCase for further ordering information.

Warranty is VOID if module is opened. Refer ALL servicing to qualified service personnel!

Figure B-3: Replacement Fan Module

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Drive Carrier

Spare drive carriers (P/N S10A179) are available for the InfoStation chassis. Contact StorCase for further ordering information.

Figure B-4: Drive Carrier

Carrying Case

The optional molded plastic carrying case (P/N S20E104) is designed to transport the InfoStation drive carrier from one site to another in a safe, impact and moisture resistant environment. Its compact design makes it easy to carry and store. The foam lining is contoured to fit a single InfoStation carrier. Contact your StorCase dealer for further details and ordering information.

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Figure B-5: Carrying Case

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InfoStation Monitoring Utility (InfoMon®)

InfoMon is a web-based monitoring utility that runs under the Windows O/S. This free utility (and its accompanying User's Guide) is available for download at the StorCase web site (http://www.storcase.com).

The primary purpose of InfoMon is to continuously monitor the environmental status and indicate alarm conditions inside the InfoStation chassis via a serial connection to a PC. InfoMon also provides the User the ability to easily configure both device and chassis settings with a few clicks of the mouse!

To install and operate the InfoMon software, the computer system must meet the following requirements:

Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 95/98/NT/2000/XP CPU: IBM-compatible 486 or higher Memory: 32MB RAM Hard Disk Space: 12MB Internet Connection: Required only if monitoring via the web Internet Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 (or higher) or

Netscape Communicator 4.7 (or higher)

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