StorCase Technology CSI-to-SCSI Single & Dual RAID - Manual (Page 15)

2 Introduction
StorCase Technology, Inc. Dual RAID Module User's Guide - Rev. A03
General Description
CAUTION: Remove ALL power from the InfoStation before installing the Dual RAID
Controller Module unit. The RAID Controller Module contains NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS. Warranty is VOID if module is opened. Refer ALL
servicing to qualified personnel!
WARNING: 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 Dual RAID Controller Module
option 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
additional operating and installation information. Also refer to the disk
manufacturer's documentation for specific information regarding the
disks.
The StorCase Technology Ultra160-to-Ultra160 Dual RAID Controller Module option
(Figure 1) is specifically designed for the InfoStation external expansion chassis. The
S10A122 is a dual host port controller with two SCSI disk channels (supporting 2x2 con-
figurations).
Product Features:
• Superior performance in single and dual controller module configurations
• Convenient, Dual Hot-Pluggable Controller Modules
• Dual SCSI Host, Dual SCSI Channel (2x2) Configuration
• Stand-Alone Single or Dual Port, Active-Active Single Port, or Active-Passive Dual
Port Configurability
• 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 without interruptions
• 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