StorCase® Technology Data Silo® DS351 External SCSI Expansion Chassis User's Guide
i StorCase® Technology DS351 Data Silo® External SCSI Expansion Chassis User's Guide Part No. D89-0000-0099 B02 January 2003 StorCase Technology, Inc. 17600 Newhope Street Fountain Valley, CA 92708-9885 Phone (714) 438-1850 Fax (714) 438-1847 DS351 User's Guide - Rev. B02 StorCase Technology, Inc.
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v 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.
vi Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... Packaging Information .................................................................................................. Serial Number ................................................................................................................ General Description ...........................................................................................
vii List of Figures Figure 1: Figure 2: Figure 3: Figure 4: Figure 5: Figure 6: Figure 7: Figure 8: Figure 9: Figure 10: Figure 11: Figure 12: Figure 13: Figure 14: Figure 15: Data Silo DS351 .............................................................................................. 2 DS351 Drive Installation Overview ............................................................... 3 DS351 Front Panel ..........................................................................................
Introduction 1 INTRODUCTION Packaging Information The StorCase Technology Data Silo® external expansion chassis is shipped in a container designed to provide protection and prevent damage during shipment. The Data Silo was carefully inspected before and during the packing procedure at the factory. Evidence of any damage to the Data Silo should be reported to the shipper immediately.
2 Introduction General Description The StorCase Technology Data Silo® DS351 expansion chassis provides rugged and reliable housing for SCSI storage devices. The DS351 is designed to support 3.5" and 5.25" form factor, full-height, half-height, and low profile (1" high) removable media devices. The DS351 can house Data Express® removable drive enclosures as well. The DS351 is available in a rack mount, quad (4) bay configuration (Figure 1).
Introduction 3 This User's Guide describes the steps required for installing drive(s) into the DS351 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 DS351. Figure 2 below illustrates a typical drive installation into a DS351 external expansion chassis. Figure 2: DS351 Drive Installation Overview DS351 User's Guide - Rev. B02 StorCase Technology, Inc.
4 Introduction Front Panel (Figure 3) Chassis LED/Audio Indicator - Provides the following operating information: Green = Power ON Red = Power Supply Failure (alarm will continually buzz) Flash Red = Fan Failure (alarm will continually buzz) Chassis Temperature Exceeds 40° C (alarm will intermittently buzz) SCSI ID Select Switch(es) - Provide SCSI ID selection. The Data Silo uses four (4) rotating switches (refer to "Selecting the SCSI ID Number" for additional information).
Introduction 5 Rear Panel (Figure 4) Diagnostic Connector - Provides DS351 system status for diagnostic testing. Provides signals for: power supply status fan failure over temperature condition A Molex 3.00mm (0.118") pitch Micro-Fit plug (Molex P/N 4302) is provided on the DS351 back panel. A Molex 3.00mm (0.118") pitch Micro-Fit receptacle (Molex P/N 42025) is required for mating connection. The above signals are active low and require a 10K pull-up resistor.
6 Installation INSTALLATION Installing the Drive(s) into the DS351 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 and a flat blade screwdriver will be required. Removing the Access Panel WARNING: Remove ALL power from the DS351 before removing the access panel. The DS351 contains NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS inside the unit. 1.
Installation 7 Drive Preparation 1. Remove the drive from its protective packaging. 2. SCSI Drive Termination - The last drive on any SCSI channel must have termination enabled. In most instances, depending upon cable configuration, termination will be handled by an external terminator on the DS351 back panel. If using an external terminator, disable onboard termination. Refer to the documentation provided by the drive manufacturer for the location of these terminators or jumpers.
8 Installation Installing the Drive into the Bracket NOTE: 1. Removal of the filler panel(s) is required in order to install the drive(s) into the drive bracket. Carefully remove filler panel(s) by applying pressure to the tabs with the tip of a flat blade screwdriver (Figure 7). Figure 7: Removing the Filler Panel 2. NOTE: 3. NOTE: 4. Install the drive(s) into the drive bracket. Drive(s) must be side-mounted to the drive brackets using either M3 or #6-32 Phillips screws (Figure 8).
Installation 9 Figure 8: Installing a Drive into the Drive Bracket Figure 9: Installing the Drive/Bracket Assembly into the Chassis DS351 User's Guide - Rev. B02 StorCase Technology, Inc.
10 Installation 5. Connect the I/O cable(s) to the drive(s). Verify that the Pin 1 indicator on the cable is properly aligned (refer to the drive manufacturer's documentation for more information). 6. Connect the 4-pin DC power cable(s) from the DS351 power strip to the drive(s) (Figure 10). Figure 10: DS351 Power Strip 7. Reinstall the access panel and fasten all screws. 8. Connect the AC power cable to the DS351 and turn ON power. Should there be any unusual sound, turn the DS351 OFF immediately.
Installation 11 Connecting the DS351 to the Computer System If the DS351 is the last device in a SCSI daisy chain, it will require the appropriate termination (Figures 11 & 12). The DS351 can be configured with two (2) external rear panel SCSI I/O connectors designed for a single host (single-port) connection, or four (4) rear panel SCSI I/O connectors designed for dual host (dual-port) connection.
12 Installation Figure 12: Dual Host Daisy-Chain Connection StorCase Technology, Inc. DS351 User's Guide - Rev.
Installation 13 Selecting the SCSI ID Number The SCSI ID is an address number (0-7 for 8-bit protocol and 0-15 for 16-bit protocol) that is assigned to each SCSI device. Each device in the chain must have a unique SCSI ID number. SCSI ID 7 is usually reserved for the host controller. If the computer system is already equipped with internal or external SCSI storage devices, some ID numbers will already be reserved.
14 Installation IF INSTALLING AN 8-BIT SCSI DEVICE: The unit ID cable contains black, brown, red/black, and orange wires. Attach three (3) connectors from the SCSI ID select cable to the appropriate 2mm drive pins (Figure 14). The fourth (orange) wire is not used for the 8-bit installation. The single black wire plugs into the drive pin used to select ID1, the brown wire plugs into the drive pin for ID2, the red/black wire plugs into the drive pin for ID4. The orange wire is not used for this interface.
Installation 15 IF INSTALLING A 16-BIT SCSI DEVICE: The unit ID cable contains black, brown, red/black, and orange wires. Attach four (4) connectors from the SCSI ID select cable to the appropriate 2mm drive pins (Figure 15). The single black wire plugs into the drive pin used to select ID1, the brown wire plugs into the drive pin for ID2, the red/black wire plugs into the drive pin for ID4 and the orange wire plugs into the drive pin to select ID8.
16 Appendix A - Specifications/Dimensions APPENDICES StorCase Technology, Inc. DS351 User's Guide - Rev.
Appendix A - Specifications/Dimensions 17 Appendix A - Specifications/Dimensions SCSI Data Silo chassis conform to the Small Computer Systems Interface (SCSI) Standard set by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The following DS351 specifications and dimensions are provided for reference only. DS351 User's Guide - Rev. B02 StorCase Technology, Inc.
18 Appendix A - Specifications/Dimensions Figure A-1: DS351 Physical Dimensions (Dimensions are for reference only) StorCase Technology, Inc. DS351 User's Guide - Rev.
Appendix B - Drive Interface Adapter Options 19 Appendix B - Drive Interface Adapter Options StorCase provides several drive interface adapter options that permit various DS351/drive connector combinations. Contact StorCase for additional ordering information. Adapts 16-bit, 68-pin SCSI Wide device to 8bit, 50-pin SCSI Narrow cable connector.
20 Appendix C - Optional Accessories Appendix C - Optional Accessories Slide Rail Kit The optional slide rail kit (P/N DXRCK-SLIDE) provides a convenient method to attach the DS351 to a rack mount enclosure (Figure C-1). The StorCase high quality, durable rails provide 24 ball bearing rollers and have a quick release button which allows quick and easy installation and removal of the DS351 unit from its rack enclosure. Contact StorCase for further ordering information.
Reader's Comments 21 Reader's Comments Please take a few moments when your computer system is up and running to send us your ideas and suggestions for improving our products and documentation.
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