General description – StorCase Technology SCSI-to-SCSI Single RAID User Manual

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Introduction

StorCase Technology, Inc.

DXIFS-160/RAID User's Guide - Rev. B00

General Description

CAUTION:

Remove ALL power from the InfoStation before installing the RAID Con-

troller Module. The RAID Controller Module contains NO USER SERVICE-

ABLE PARTS inside the unit. Warranty is VOID if module is opened. Refer

ALL servicing to qualified personnel!

Danger of explosion if the RAID battery is incorrectly replaced! Replace

only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

Dispose of used batteries according to manufacturer's instructions.

NOTES:

The installation, configuration, and use of the InfoStation RAID Controller

Module requires a certain level of expertise and experience on the part

of the user/integrator. Since there are many configuration options and

variables (ie. host platforms, applications, etc.), only general guidelines

will be discussed in this User's Guide.

Refer to both the InfoStation User's Guide and Installation Guide for ad-

ditional operating and installation information. Also refer to the disk manu-

facturer's documentation for specific information regarding the disks.

The StorCase Technology InfoStation Ultra160-to-Ultra160 RAID Controller Module is

specifically designed for the InfoStation external expansion chassis. The DXIFS-160/RAID is

a stand-alone, dual host port controller with two SCSI disk channels (supporting 2x2

configurations).

Product Features:

Convenient, Plug-In Module

Dual SCSI Host, Dual SCSI Channel (2x2) Configuration

Supports SCSI Ultra160 Operation

Supports RAID Levels 0, 1, 0/1, 3, 4, 5, 10, 50, or JBOD

Online Capacity Expansion (OCE) allows adding drives "on-the-fly"

128MB of PC-133 Compatible SDRAM DIMM Cache Memory

NiMH Fast Charging Battery for Cache Back-up

Supports up to 30 Devices; up to 24 Arrays; up to 32 LUNs

Data Transfer Rate of Over 18,000 IOPS

Channels Support SPI-3 CRC and Domain Validation

OS-Independent

Downward Compatible with 80MB/sec LVD and Single-Ended Modes