StorCase Technology DS320 - Manual (Page 10)

2 Introduction
StorCase Technology, Inc. DS320 User's Guide - Rev. B02
Figure 1: Data Silo DS320
This User's Guide describes the steps required for installing drive(s) into the DS320 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 DS320.
General Description
WARNING: The DS320 contains NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS inside the unit. Refer
ALL servicing to qualified service personnel!
The StorCase Technology Data Silo ® DS320 expansion chassis provides rugged and reliable
housing for SCSI storage devices. The DS320 is designed to support 3.5" and 5.25" form factor,
full-height, half-height, and low profile (1" high) removable media devices. The DS320 can
house Data Express ® removable drive enclosures as well.
The DS320 is available in a rack mount, dual bay configuration (Figure 1). Each chassis is
constructed of rugged steel and is equipped with one (1) 65W auto-ranging power supply,
chassis status LED, SCSI ID select switches, two (2) adjustable-speed blowers, and all
necessary internal wiring and drive mounting hardware.
The DS320 can support single or dual-host interfaces and is prewired with either 50-pin
Microminiature (HD50), 68-pin High Density, and 68-pin VHDCI (Ultra320) rear panel
connections.