StorCase Technology 12-Bay 4U SCSI Ultra320 User Manual
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Introduction
StorCase Technology, Inc.
InfoStation 12-Bay SCSI User's Guide - Rev. B00
Another unique feature of the InfoStation is the InfoMon
®
monitoring utility program. InfoMon
is a console utility that provides the InfoStation with web-based monitoring capability via a serial
connection. InfoMon also provides the User the ability to easily configure both device and
chassis settings with a few clicks of the mouse!
In addition, InfoMon allows the User to monitor the statuses and temperatures of individual
InfoStation modules and drive bays, etc., and can provide "real-time" updates via an Internet
connection. With the recent addition of the InfoMon Call Home feature, this information can
also be sent to a specific site for access by StorCase technical support staff in order to assist
with system troubleshooting. The Call Home feature also provides the ability to set-up a paging
function for notification of environmental alarm or warning conditions.
The latest versions of the InfoMon utility program and User's Guide can be downloaded (free
of charge) from the StorCase web site (http://www.storcase.com). Contact StorCase for
further information. Refer to Appendix B for further information on optional InfoStation
accessories.
Using a modular approach supported by redundant features and hot swapping capabilities,
the InfoStation will provide continued data availability and allow for ease of maintenance and
minimal system down time.
The modular and scalable design of the InfoStation chassis also allows a variety of future
product upgrades to be offered. Upgrade modules (such as SNMP) are anticipated InfoStation
options.
This User's Guide describes the steps required for installing drive(s) into the InfoStation
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
InfoStation.
Features:
4U Rack Mount Chassis
Dual channel
Supports either one (1) full-height or two (2) half-height canister-type devices
Twelve (12) removable low-profile drive carriers
SCSI Ultra320 drive support
Corrosion-resistant steel construction
Two (2) 450W hot-swappable power supply modules
Two (2) hot-swappable high-pressure/variable-speed blowers in each PS Module
Audible alarm
Status indicators at each bay
"Soft Start" circuitry
Web-based monitoring utility (InfoMon)
RS-232 connector for system environmental monitoring, configuration, and control
Optional SNMP support
7-year limited warranty* and free 24/7 technical support
* 3 year limited warranty on Power & Cooling modules.