StorCase Technology 14-Bay 4U SCSI Ultra160 - Manual (Page 12)

Introduction 3
InfoStation 14-Bay User's Guide - Rev. C01 StorCase Technology, Inc.
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, such as future support for Fibre host interfaces. Dual RAID
Controller modules and upgrade modules (providing remote diagnostics capabilities and SES
or SNMP compliance, are also 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
• Fourteen (14) removable low-profile drive carriers
• 16-Bit SCSI Single-Ended or Ultra160 drive support
• Scalable backplane design
• Corrosion-resistant steel construction
• One (1) or two (2) hot-swappable high-pressure/variable-speed blower modules
(depending on model)
• One (1) or two (2) 650W hot-swappable power supply modules (depending on
model)
• Eight-Character scrolling display and control panel
• Audible alarm
• Status indicators at each bay
• 1, 2, or 4-Channel Configurable
• RAID ready (Optional SCSI-to-SCSI and FC-to-SCSI RAID Controller Modules
available)
• Web-based monitoring utility
• 7-year warranty and free 24/7 technical support
Front Panel
(Figure 2)
• User Interface Module (UIM) - Provides control of drive set-up options while the
8-character 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 single-
connect SCSI devices. Backplane design with direct-connect SCA connectors
eliminates cable connections to SCSI drives, increases data integrity, and supports
drive hot swappability.