StorCase Technology 12-Bay 4U SCSI Ultra320 User Manual
StorCase
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Technology
InfoSt ation
12-Bay SCSI Ultra320
External Expansion Chassis
Installation Guide
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StorCase® Technology
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InfoSt ation
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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
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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
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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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