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12-Bay SCSI Ultra320 External Expansion Chassis

Installation Guide

StorCase® Technology

InfoSt ation

12-Bay SCSI Ultra320

External Expansion Chassis

Installation Guide

Part No. D89-0000-0216 A02 March 2004

StorCase Technology, Inc.

17600 Newhope Street

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

InfoStation 12-Bay Installation Guide - Rev. A02 StorCase Technology, Inc.

Fountain Valley, CA 92708-9885

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.

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

INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................................... 1

Installing the Drive(s) into the InfoStation ................................................................... 1

Drive Preparation .................................................................................................. 1

Carrier Preparation ............................................................................................... 2

Inserting a Drive Carrier (without a Drive Installed) ........................................... 2

Drive Carrier Interface Panel ............................................................................... 2

Installing a Drive into the Drive Carrier ................................................................ 3

Inserting a Drive into the Chassis ....................................................................... 4

Removing a Drive from the Chassis .................................................................... 4

Removing the Power Supply/Blower Module .............................................................. 5

Installing the Power Cord Retainer Clip ............................................................... 6

Removing and Installing the I/O Module ....................................................................... 8

Removing the Chassis Access Panel ......................................................................... 9

Installing a H.H. or F.H. 5.25" SCSI Device ....................................................... 10

Installing the RAID Battery Back-Up Unit(s) into the InfoStation .............................. 14

Installing a Non-StorCase RAID Battery into the InfoStation .................................... 16

List of Figures

iii

FIgure 1: Drive Installation ............................................................................................. 2

Figure 2: Drive Carrier Interface ................................................................................... 2

Figure 3: Drive Installation ............................................................................................. 3

Figure 4: Removing the Power Supply/Blower Module ............................................... 5

Figure 5: Power Cord Retainer Clip .............................................................................. 6

Figure 6: Installing the Power Cord Retainer Clip ......................................................... 7

Figure 7: Removing and Installing the I/O Module ......................................................... 8

Figure 8: Removing the Access Panel ......................................................................... 9

Figure 9: Side Mounting Hole Location for Canister-Type Devices .......................... 10

Figure 10: Removing the I/O Panel ................................................................................ 11

Figure 11: Removing the I/O Blank Plate from the I/O Panel ........................................ 11

Figure 12: InfoStation I/O Cut-Out Plates ...................................................................... 12

Figure 13: Installing the I/O Cut-Out Plates onto the SCSI Cables ............................... 12

Figure 14: I/O Labels ...................................................................................................... 13

Figure 15: RAID Battery Backup Unit ............................................................................ 14

Figure 16: Installation Location of Battery Backup Unit ............................................... 15

Figure 17: Installing the RAID Battery Backup Unit into the PS/Blower Module ......... 15

Figure 18: Installing a Non-StorCase RAID Battery/Optional Bracket ......................... 16

Figure 19: Installation Location for RAID Battery/Bracket Assembly ......................... 17

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

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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Installation 1

INSTALLATION

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

NOTE: For user information, refer to the InfoStation User's Guide.

Warranty is VOID if any of the modules inside the InfoStation are opened. Refer ALL 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.

Danger of explosion if the RAID battery is incorrectly replaced! Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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

Installing the Drive(s) into the InfoStation

While performing the steps in this section, work on a soft surface to prevent excessive shock to the drive(s) being installed. Also refer to the manufacturer's documentation provided with the drive(s).

Drive Preparation

1. Remove the drive from its protective packaging.

2. SCSI Drive Termination - Disable SCSI termination from the drive. Refer to the

documentation provided by the drive manufacturer for the location of these termi-

nators or jumpers.

Refer to section "Termination of the SCSI Bus at the VHDCI Connectors" in the

InfoStation User's Guide for further information.

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Carrier Preparation

The InfoStation 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 drive carriers are individually packed in a special foam insert within the InfoStation shipping carton. Simply remove them from the foam insert when ready for use.

Inserting a Drive Carrier (without a Drive Installed)

Lift carrier handle while inserting drive carrier into chassis. Push down on carrier handle once carrier is pushed all the way in. The carrier should latch into place if inserted correctly.

Lock the key lock to prevent unauthorized removal or installation of drive carrier.

Key

Lock

Carrier Handle

Drive Carrier

IFS14_4

Figure 1: Drive Carrier

Drive Carrier Interface Panel

Each InfoStation drive carrier provides a User interface for individual carrier operation (Figure

2).

Removable Filler Panel

Drive Carrier

LEDs

Drive Carrier

Handle

IFS12_5

Figure 2: Drive Carrier Interface

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Key

Lock

Installation 3

Installing a Drive into the Drive Carrier

NOTES: Before installing the drive into the carrier, the ID jumpers and spin-up option

jumper on the disk drive must be removed. This is required so that the InfoStation itself can set the drive SCSI ID and spin-up option.

A #2 Phillips screwdriver will be required for this procedure.

1. Install the drive(s) into the drive carrier(s). Drive(s) must be side-mounted into the

drive carrier(s) using #6-32 Phillips Pan Hd. screws (Figure 3).

2. After the drive(s) have been installed in to the drive carrier(s), carefully insert the

carrier(s) back into the chassis (refer to section "Inserting a Drive into the Chassis"

for further information).

SCSI SCA Drive

(Not Included)

Drive

Carrier

IFS14_8

IFS14_9

#6-32 Phillips

Pan Hd. Screw

(2 on each Side)

Figure 3: Drive Installation

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Inserting a Drive into the Chassis

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

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

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

The key lock is only to prevent unauthorized removal or installation of the drive carrier. Locking the key lock is not required for drive carrier operation.

Removing a Drive from the Chassis

(Refer to section "Drive Carrier Interface" in the InfoStation User's Guide for further information)

NOTE: Proper procedure must be followed when removing a drive from the drive bay.

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

2. Unlock the key lock (if locked) and remove the drive carrier by pulling on carrier

It is the responsibility of the User to ensure that the host does not access the drive while attempting to remove the 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!

handle.

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Installation 5

Removing the Power Supply/Blower Module

CAUTION: The power supply/blower module contains NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS

inside the unit. Warranty is VOID if module is opened. Refer ALL 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.

NOTES: The power supply/blower module is hot-swappable. The chassis may remain

on when removing and installing the module.

Blank plate (provided) must be installed if module slot is left empty. Installation of the blank plate is necessary for proper cooling inside chassis.

A #2 Phillips screwdriver will be required for this procedure.

1. Turn OFF power to the power supply/blower module via the power switch located

on the module itself.

2. Loosen the captive screw securing the power supply/blower module to the Info-

Station chassis (Figure 4).

3. Remove the power supply/blower module by grasping handle outwards and pulling

out from chassis.

NOTE: Make sure the retainer clip (if installed) is not blocking the power

supply/blower module handle (handle pivots outward). Damage to the retainer clip may occur otherwise.

4. To reinstall power supply/blower module, simply reverse above mentioned steps.

Retainer

Captive

Screw

Module Handle

IFS12_25

Clip

Figure 4: Removing the Power Supply/Blower Module

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Installing the Power Cord Retainer Clip

CAUTION: The power supply/blower module contains NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS

inside the unit. Warranty is VOID if module is opened. Refer ALL 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.

1. Turn OFF power to the power supply/blower module via the power switch located on the module itself. If plugged in, unplug the power cord from the module.

2. Squeeze the retainer clip (Figure 5) and install onto the power supply/blower module (Step 1 of Figure 6).

3. Flip the retainer clip up and plug in the power cord.

4. Once cord is plugged in, push down the retainer clip so that it locks onto the power cord (Step 2 of Figure 6).

IF14_23

Figure 5: Power Cord Retainer Clip

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Retainer

Clip

IFS12_9

Power

Cord

Figure 6: Installing the Power Cord Retainer Clip

NOTE: When removing the power supply/blower module, make sure the retainer clip

(if installed) is not blocking the power supply/blower module handle (handle pivots outward). Damage to the retainer clip may occur otherwise.

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Removing and Installing the I/O Module

(Procedure and information below applies to both the I/O Module and I/O Repeater Module)

CAUTION: Remove ALL power from the InfoStation before removing the I/O module.

The I/O module contains NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS inside the unit. Refer ALL servicing to qualified service personnel!

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

NOTES: The I/O module is NOT hot-swappable! Remove ALL power to chassis before

removing and installing the I/O module.

Ultra320 I/O Repeater Modules are also available as an upgrade. Contact StorCase for further ordering information.

A #2 Phillips screwdriver will be required for this procedure.

1. Unplug the InfoStation and verify that ALL cables have been disconnected.

2. Place the InfoStation on a soft clean surface to protect finish of the chassis.

3. Loosen and remove the two (2) #6-32 Phillips Flat Hd. screws securing the I/O module to the InfoStation chassis (Figure 7).

4. Remove the I/O module by grasping handle and pulling out from chassis.

5. To reinstall I/O module, simply reverse above mentioned steps.

#6-32 Phillips Screws

(2 Total)

IFS12_17

I/O Module

Figure 7: Removing/Installing the I/O Module

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Removing the Chassis Access Panel

CAUTION: Remove ALL power from the InfoStation before removing the access panel(s).

The InfoStation contains NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS inside the unit.

Warranty is VOID if any of the modules inside the InfoStation are opened.

Refer ALL servicing to qualified service personnel!

NOTE: A #2 Phillips screwdriver will be required for this procedure.

1. Unplug the InfoStation and verify that ALL cables have been disconnected.

2. Place the InfoStation on a soft clean surface to protect finish of the chassis.

3. Remove the ten (10) #6-32 Phillips Flat Hd. screws securing the access panel to the InfoStation chassis (Figure 8).

4. Remove the access panel by carefully lifting the panel(s) off the chassis (Figure 8).

5. To reinstall panel, simply reverse the above mentioned steps.

#6-32 Phillips

Flat Hd. Screw

(10 total)

Access Panel

(Right Side)

InfoStation

Chassis

Figure 8: Removing the Access Panel

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Installing a Half-Height or Full-Height 5.25" SCSI Device

(such as a Canister-Type Device)

CAUTION: Remove ALL power from the InfoStation before removing the access panel(s).

The InfoStation contains NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS inside the unit.

Warranty is VOID if any of the modules inside the InfoStation are opened.

Refer ALL 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.

NOTES: A #2 Phillips screwdriver will be required for this procedure.

SCSI device and SCSI cables are not included.

1. Unplug the InfoStation and verify that ALL cables have been disconnected.

2. Place the InfoStation on a soft clean surface to protect finish of the chassis.

3. Remove the access panels located on each side of the InfoStation (Figure 8).

4. Carefully remove 5.25" filler panel(s) located in the front of the InfoStation chassis (Figure 2). No tools are needed to remove filler panel.

5. Carefully insert the device(s) into the 5.25" bay(s) and side-mount into the chassis using four (4) #6-32 Phillips screws (Figure 9).

Side Mounting Holes

(4 on each Side)

InfoStation Chassis

(with Left Access Panel Removed)

IFS12_18

Figure 9: Side Mounting Hole Location for Canister-Type Devices

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7. Carefully remove the I/O Panel (located in the rear of the chassis) by loosening the two (2) Captive Screws (Figure 10).

I/O Panel

Captive Screw

(2 Total)

IFS12_19

Figure 10: Removing the I/O Panel

8. Once I/O panel is removed, loosen and remove the two (2) #6-32 Phiilips Flat Hd. screws securing the I/O Blank Plate to the I/O Panel (Figure 11). Remove the appropriate I/O Blank Plate necessary to accommodate your particular SCSI cabling configuration. Save the screws! They will be used in Step 10.

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

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

I/O Blank

Plate

#6-32 Phillips Screw

(2 per Plate)

I/O Panel

IFS12_20

Figure 11: Removing the I/O Blank Plate from the I/O Panel

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9. Install the provided I/O Cut-Out Plate (Figure 9) onto your SCSI Cables.

NOTES: The I/O Cut-Out Plate can be found inside the InfoStation accessory

packet.

SCSI cables are not included.

DB9

Plate

Installed SCSI Cable

(Not Included)

VHDCI

Plate

HD68

Plate

Figure 12: InfoStation I/O Cut-Out Plates

SCSI Cable and

VHDCI Adapter Board

IFS12_21

I/O Plate

(VHDCI Shown)

Screw

Screwdriver

IFS12_15

(Not Included)

Figure 13: Installing the I/O Cut-Out Plates onto the SCSI Cables

(VHDCI I/O Plates and Cables shown)

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10. Install the I/O Plates onto the I/O Panel using the same screws saved from Step 8.

11. Install cables onto the SCSI device and carefully reinstall the I/O Panel back onto the rear of the InfoStation chassis. Make sure that none of the cables are pinched when reinstalling the I/O Panel back onto the chassis.

12. If desired, affix labels (Figure 14A) onto the I/O Panel to help identify the I/Os (Figure 14B).

NOTES: Labels (Figure 14A) can be found inside the InfoStation accessory

packet.

Disk Channel labels can be used for either Ch. 1 & 3 or Ch. 2 & 4 configurations.

Place I/O Labels in

any of these locations

Disk Channel 1/3 Disk Channel 2/4

Figure 14A: I/O Labels

Host Channel 1 Host Channel 2

IFS12_22

IFS12_28

Figure 14B: I/O Label Location

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Installing the RAID Battery Backup Unit(s) into the InfoStation

CAUTION: Remove ALL power from the InfoStation before installing the RAID Battery

Backup Unit(s). Refer ALL servicing to qualified service personnel!

NOTES: Please refer to RAID manufacturer's battery specifications. StorCase InfoSta-

tion RAID batteries are 3-cell NiMh, nominal battery voltage = 4.2V fully charged, 1600 to 2100 mAh.

While performing the steps in this section, work on a soft surface to prevent excessive shock to the Power Supply/Blower Module and/or InfoStation chassis.

The Battery Backup Unit (Figure 15) provides writeback cache backup power to the RAID Controller should the power fail for any reason.

IFSII_DR10

Figure 15: RAID Battery Backup Unit

To install the RAID Battery Backup Unit(s):

1. Loosen and remove the #6-32 Phillips Flat Hd. screw securing the blank plate to the Power Supply/Blower Module (Figure 16). Remove blank plate.

2. Install the RAID Battery Backup Unit into the Power Supply/Blower module (Figure

17).

3. Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the Battery Backup Unit into place.

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Blank

Plate

#6-32 Phillips

F. H. Screw

Power Supply/Blower

Module

IFS12_14

Figure 16: Installation Location of RAID Battery Backup Unit

Battery Module

Power Supply/Blower

IFS12_16

Module

Figure 17: Installing the RAID Battery Backup Unit into the

Power Supply/Blower Module

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Installing a Non-StorCase RAID Battery into the InfoStation

CAUTION: Remove ALL power from the InfoStation before installing any Non-StorCase

RAID Battery. Refer ALL servicing to qualified service personnel!

NOTES: Please refer to RAID manufacturer's battery specifications. StorCase InfoSta-

tion RAID batteries are 3-cell NiMh, nominal battery voltage = 4.2V fully charged, 1600 to 2100 mAh.

While performing the steps in this section, work on a soft surface to prevent excessive shock to the InfoStation chassis.

The optional RAID Battery Bracket is designed for mounting a non-StorCase RAID battery into the InfoStation 12-bay chassis. Contact StorCase for further details and ordering information.

Non-StorCase

RAID Battery

(Not Included)

Thumbscrew

IFS12_26A

Bracket Tab

Optional RAID

Battery Bracket

(Not Included)

Mounting Screws

(Not Included)

Figure 18: Installing a Non-StorCase RAID Battery onto the

Optional RAID Battery Bracket

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I/O Panel

Inside chassis

with access

cover removed

Insert bracket

tab here

Fasten

thumbscrews

here

Figure 19: Installation Location for RAID Battery/Bracket Assembly

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