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Introduction

StorCase Technology, Inc.

InfoStation 14-Bay FC User's Guide - Rev. A00

Front Panel

(Figure 2)

• LED Indicator and Control Panel - LED panel displays system statuses, alarms, and

warnings. Refer to section "InfoStation User Interface" for further information.

• SCA Drive Carrier(s) - Accommodate up to fourteen (14) 3.5" low-profile Fibre Channel

devices. Backplane design with direct-connect SCA connectors eliminates cable

connections to FC drives, increases data integrity, and supports drive hot swappability.

• Drive Carrier LED(s) - Provides the following information:

Drive Ready -

Indicates that the drive is properly installed and ready for

access.

Drive Activity -

Indicates that the drive is being accessed.

Drive Fault -

Indicates a drive failure.

• Key Lock(s) - Assure proper seating of the drive carrier within the chassis and prevent

unauthorized removal or installation of the carrier.

NOTE:

The key lock is only to prevent unauthorized removal or installation of the

drive carrier. Locking the key lock is not requried for drive carrier

operation.

• Chassis Handle(s) - Provide a sturdy grip for the installation and removal of the rack-

mount chassis.

Figure 2: InfoStation Front Panel

Chassis

Handle

SCA Drive

Carrier

Drive Carrier

Handle

Key

Lock

Drive Carrier

LEDs

LED Indicator and

Control Panel

14FC_02

RS-232

Serial Port