StorCase Technology 9-Bay 4U SCSI Ultra160 User Manual

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InfoSt ation

External SCSI
Expansion Chassis

Installation Guide

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InfoSt ation

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External SCSI

Expansion Chassis

Installation Guide

Part No. D89-0000-0112 C01 August 2001

StorCase Technology, Inc.

17600 Newhope Street

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Fountain Valley, CA 92708-9885

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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

INFOSTATION INSTALLATION ............................................................................................. 1

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

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

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

Installing a Drive into the Drive Carrier ................................................................ 2

Inserting a Drive into the Chassis ....................................................................... 3

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

Removing the Blower Module ...................................................................................... 5

Removing the Power Supply Module ........................................................................... 6

Removing and Installing the I/O Repeater Module ....................................................... 7

Removing the InfoStation Access Panel ..................................................................... 8

Configuring the InfoStation for Dual-Channel ........................................................... 10

Configuring the InfoStation for 4-Channel ................................................................. 12

DXIFS-160/RAID MODULE INSTALLATION ........................................................................ 14

Installing the RAID Module into the InfoStation .......................................................... 14

Removing the InfoStation Module Option Cover Plate ............................................... 14

Installing the RAID Module into the InfoStation Chassis ........................................... 16

Replacing the RAID Controller Battery ...................................................................... 17

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List of Figures

FIgure 1: Drive Carrier ................................................................................................... 2

Figure 2: Drive Installation ............................................................................................. 3

Figure 3: Removing the Drive Carrier ............................................................................ 4

Figure 4: Removing the Blower Module ........................................................................ 5

Figure 5: Removing the Power Supply Module ............................................................. 6

Figure 6: Removing and Installing the I/O Repeater Module ........................................ 7

Figure 7: Removing the Access Panel ......................................................................... 8

Figure 8: Single-Channel Configuration ........................................................................ 9

Figure 9: Removing the I/O Blank Plate for Dual-Channel Configuration ................... 10

Figure 10: Dual-Channel Configuration ......................................................................... 11

Figure 11: Removing the I/O Blank Plates for 4-Channel Configuration ...................... 12

Figure 12: 4-Channel Configuration .............................................................................. 13

Figure 13: Removing the Module Option Cover Plate ................................................... 15

Figure 14: Disassembling the Module Option Cover Plate ........................................... 15

Figure 15: Installing the RAID Module into the Chassis ................................................ 16

Figure 16: Removing the Battery Cover ....................................................................... 17

Figure 17: Unplugging the Battery from the RAID Module ........................................... 18

Figure 18: Removing the Battery Bracket ..................................................................... 19

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

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

INFOSTATION INSTALLATION

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

WARNING: Before adding or removing DRAM modules, disconnect the battery pack

Warranty is VOID if any of the modules inside the InfoStation are opened.
Refer ALL servicing to qualified service personnel!

Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced! Replace only
with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer'sinstructions.

from the battery back-up module.

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). A #2 Phillips screwdriver will be required.

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 terminators
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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2 Installation

Removing a Drive Carrier (without a Drive Installed)

Remove the drive carrier by grasping carrier handle and pushing in the carrier release button
simultaneously. Pushing in the carrier release button will unlock carrier and allow removal from
the InfoStation drive bay (Figure 1 and 3).

Figure 1: Drive Carrier

Installing a Drive into the Drive Carrier

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

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

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

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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.

drive carrier(s) using #6-32 screws (Figure 2).

carrier(s) back into the chassis.

Installation 3

Drive

(Not Included)

#6-32 Phillips Head
Mounting Screw
(4 total)

InfoStation
Drive Carrier

IFS_18

Figure 2: Drive Installation

Inserting a Drive into the Chassis

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

1. Press and hold the Insert/Remove button in until the Drive Ready LED starts to flash

2. Drive is ready to be accessed when the Drive Ready LED glows instead of flashes.

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

(approximately 3 seconds).