Product specifications

Falcon II SCSI-SATA Installation and Hardware Reference Manual
Accessory items include an RS-232C audio jack cable, VHDCI to VHDCI
external SCSI cable, null modem, Quick Installation Guide, screws, and a
CD containing the Installation and Hardware Reference Manual (this
document), the Generic Operation Manual (Firmware), and the
RAIDWatch User’s Manual.
2.6 Installation Overview
2.6.1 Pre-installed Components
The following components have been pre-installed in the FALCON II and
therefore do not need to be installed:
• 1 - LCD module
• 2 - Subsystem handles (right and left)
• 1 - Backplane board
• 1 - Controller module
• 1 - DDR RAM DIMM module (installed in the controller module)
• 2 - PSU modules
• 2 - Cooling modules
2.6.2 Uninstalled Components
You must install the following components:
• Hard drives (separately purchased SATA-I, SATA-II or PATA
drives)
• Drive trays
• Dongle kits (if PATA drives are being used)
• BBU (if ordered)
2.7 BBU Installation
2.7.1 BBU Module Installation Overview
The BBU is an optional item that can sustain cache memory in the event of
a power failure or in the extremely unlikely event of both PSUs failing.
Purchasing and installing a BBU is highly recommended. The optional BBU
provides additional data security and helps minimize the loss of data during
power shutdowns.
The BBU is inserted into the subsystem in the top, left corner of the
controller module. The BBU is secured to the subsystem with two (2)
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Installation Overview