StorCase® Technology Data Silo® DS100 External SCSI Expansion Chassis User's Guide
i StorCase® Technology Data Silo® DS100 External SCSI Expansion Chassis User's Guide Part No. D89-0000-0052 F02 January 2003 StorCase Technology, Inc. 17600 Newhope Street Fountain Valley, CA 92708-9885 Phone (714) 438-1850 Fax (714) 438-1847 DS100 User's Guide - Rev. F02 StorCase Technology, Inc.
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vii Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... Packaging Information .................................................................................................. Serial Number ................................................................................................................ General Description ..........................................................................................
viii List of Figures (cont'd) Figure 15: Figure 16: Figure 17: Typical Daisy-Chain Connections ................................................................ 16 Dual Host Daisy-Chain Connection .............................................................. 16 SCSI ID Selection Switches ......................................................................... 17 Figure A-1: Figure B-1: Figure C-1: DS100 Physical Dimensions ........................................................................
Introduction 1 INTRODUCTION Packaging Information The StorCase Technology Data Silo® external expansion chassis is shipped in a container designed to provide protection and prevent damage during shipment. The Data Silo was carefully inspected before and during the packing procedure at the factory. Evidence of any damage to the Data Silo should be reported to the shipper immediately.
2 Introduction General Description The StorCase Technology Data Silo® DS100 series of stand-alone expansion chassis provide rugged and reliable housing for SCSI storage devices. This line of storage enclosures is available in various versions, supporting 3.5" and 5.25" form factor, full-height, half-height, and low profile (1" high) devices. The DS100 can additionally house the Data Express® removable drive enclosures. The DS100 is available in single, dual, and quad bay configurations (Figure 1).
Introduction 3 This User's Guide describes the steps required for installing drive(s) into the Data Silo DS100 external expansion chassis. The illustrations and instructions contained in this manual are generally representative of all Data Silo DS100 models. Your Data Silo may differ slightly from the illustrations shown. Although each Data Silo model contains different drive bay or I/O configurations, the installation process is basically the same for all models.
4 Introduction Front Panel (See Figure 3) Chassis Power LED - Indicates that power is being supplied to the DS100 chassis. Removable Filler Panels - Accommodate removable media devices (CD-ROM, DAT drives, etc.) Drive Activity Indicator - Provides a visual indication of drive activity. This LED is housed in the removable filler panel(s) and provides connectors which can easily be attached to the installed drive(s) within the DS100 chassis.
Introduction 5 Rear Panel (See Figure 4) SCSI ID Select Switch(es) - Provide SCSI ID selection. The DS100 uses two (2) rotating switches (refer to "Selecting the SCSI ID Number" for additional information). Fuse - A fuse located on the rear panel protects the DS100 circuitry (refer to Appendix C for fuse removal and installation information). Power Switch - Provides power to the DS100 chassis. A/C Connector - Accepts U.S. and other available international standard power cables.
6 Installation INSTALLATION Installing the Drive(s) into the DS100 While performing the steps in this section, work on a soft surface to prevent excessive shock to the drive(s) being installed. Also refer to the manufacturer's documentation provided with the drive(s). A #2 Phillips and a flat blade screwdriver will be required. Removing the DS100 Cover WARNING: Remove all power from the Data Silo before removing the cover. The Data Silo contains NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS inside the unit. 1.
Installation 7 1 2 S1 S2 0534 Figure 6: Removing the Cover (2-Bay Shown) Drive Preparation 1. Remove the drive from its protective packaging. 2. Plastic Drive Bezel - If installing a hard drive which is equipped with a plastic front bezel, remove the drive bezel. 3. SCSI Drive Termination - Disable SCSI termination from the drive. Refer to the documentation provided by the drive manufacturer for the location of these terminators or jumpers.
8 Installation IF INSTALLING A 16-BIT SCSI DEVICE: The unit ID cable contains black, brown, red/black, and orange wires. Attach three (3) connectors from the SCSI ID select cable to the appropriate 2mm drive pins (Figure 7). The fourth (orange) wire is not used for the 8-bit installation. The single black wire plugs into the drive pin used to select ID1, the brown wire plugs into the drive pin for ID2, the red/black wire plugs into the drive pin for ID4. The orange wire is not used for this interface.
Installation 9 IF INSTALLING A 16-BIT SCSI DEVICE: The unit ID cable contains black, brown, red/black, and orange wires. Attach four (4) connectors from the SCSI ID select cable to the appropriate 2mm drive pins (Figure 8). The single black wire plugs into the drive pin used to select ID1, the brown wire plugs into the drive pin for ID2, the red/black wire plugs into the drive pin for ID4 and the orange wire plugs into the drive pin to select ID8.
10 Installation 6. If installing removable media devices, remove the appropriate filler panels from the DS100. These panels can easily be removed by applying a small amount of pressure with the tip of a screwdriver to the filler panel clips, which are visible in the cutouts on the drive mounting bracket (Figure 9). If installing fixed media device(s), leave the filler panel(s) in place.
Installation 11 Drive Mounting Bracket 1 2 S1 S2 Drive Mounting Bracket Screws (4 Plcs) 0540 Figure 10: Removing the Drive Mounting Bracket (DS100 2-Bay Shown) 5. If installing any 3.5 inch devices into the DS100, attach the 3.5" adapter brackets (included) to the drives before installing them into the drive mounting bracket (Figure 11). The adapter brackets can be attached to the drive with four (4) #6-32 Phillips screws. 6.
12 Installation 7. Install the drive(s) into the drive mounting bracket using four (4) #6-32 x 1/4" screws (Figure 12). Do not fully tighten the screws on removable media devices. Figure 12: Installing the Drive into the Drive Mounting Bracket (DS100 2-Bay Shown) NOTE: Do not fully tighten the screws that fasten removable media devices into the drive mounting bracket at this point. The screws will be tightened after the drive bezel clearance has been checked with the cover. 8.
Installation 13 C S I ID S C FA N W E G IN N R A W Y R O T 5.25" Drive Mounting Bracket ID Select Cable I/O Cable Power Connector 0541 Figure 13: Installing the DS100 2-Bay Drive Mounting Bracket 11. Connect the 4-pin DC power cable(s) from the DS100 to the drive(s). 12. Connect the ID select cable to the ID select interface connector on the rear panel of the DS100 (Figures 7 & 8).
14 Installation IF INSTALLING A DRIVE INTO THE DS100 4-BAY: 1. If installing 3.5" devices into the DS100, attach the 3.5 inch adapter brackets (included) to the drives before installing them into the drive bracket (Figure 11). The adapter brackets can be attached to the drive with four (4) #6-32 Phillips screws. 2. Attach the drive activity and drive fault LED cables to the appropriate drive pins (refer to the device manufacturer's documentation for the location of these pins). 3.
Installation 15 7. If required, tighten the screws that fasten the drive mounting bracket to the chassis. 8. Connect the I/O cable(s) to the drive(s). Make sure the Pin 1 indicator on the cable is aligned properly (refer to the drive manufacturer's documentation for more information). 9. Connect the 4-pin DC power cable(s) from the DS100 to the drive(s). 10. Connect the ID select cable to the ID select connector on the rear panel of the DS100 (Figures 7 & 8).
16 Installation Host Controller SCSI ID 7 Host Controller SCSI ID 7 Possible Internal Drive Set to SCSI ID 0 Possible Internal Drive Set to SCSI ID 0 Computer SCSI Cable Computer SCSI Cable SCSI Device IDs 1 and 2 or other valid SCSI ID SCSI Device IDs 1 and 2 or other valid SCSI ID DS100 2-Bay DS100 2-Bay SCSI Terminator at End of Daisy Chain SCSI Cable SCSI Device IDs 3 and 4 or other valid SCSI ID DS100 2-Bay SCSI Terminator at End of Daisy Chain 0546 Figure 15: Typical Daisy-Chain Connecti
Installation 17 Selecting the SCSI ID Number The SCSI ID is an address number (0-7 for 8-bit protocol and 0-15 for 16-bit protocol) that is assigned to each SCSI device. Each device in the chain must have a unique SCSI ID number. SCSI ID 7 is usually reserved for the host controller. If the computer system is already equipped with internal or external SCSI storage devices, some ID numbers will already be reserved.
18 Appendix A - Specifications/Dimensions APPENDICES StorCase Technology, Inc. DS100 User's Guide - Rev.
Appendix A - Specifications/Dimensions 19 Appendix A - Specifications/Dimensions The following Data Silo DS100 specifications and dimensions are provided for reference only. Environmental Specifications Operating Storage Ambient Temperature -5° C to 50° C -45° C to 75° C Relative Humidity (1) 10% to 80% 10% to 90% Altitude -1000 to 50,000 ft -1000 to 50,000 ft -304m to 15240m -304m to 15240m 10g 60g Shock (2) Non-condensing with maximum gradient of 10% per hour.
20 Appendix A - Specifications/Dimensions Figure A-1: DS100 Physical Dimensions (Dimensions are for reference only) StorCase Technology, Inc. DS100 User's Guide - Rev.
Appendix B - Drive Interface Adapters 21 Appendix B - Drive Interface Adapters StorCase provides several drive interface adapter options that permit various Data Silo/drive connector combinations. Contact StorCase for additional ordering information. Adapts 16-bit, 68-pin SCSI Wide device to 8-bit, 50-pin SCSI Narrow cable connector Adapts 16-bit, 68-pin SCSI Wide cable connector to Single Connect (SCA-2) drive interface connector (includes power, ID selection and device activity connections).
22 Appendix C - Fuse Removal Appendix C - Fuse Removal WARNING: Remove ALL power from the Data Silo before removing fuse! S3 3 S4 4 S1 1 S2 2 Rear Panel (DS100 4-Bay Shown) 0556 Fuse CAUTION: For continued protection against risk of fire, replace ONLY with SAME TYPE and RATING of fuse! Figure C-1: Removing the Fuse StorCase Technology, Inc. DS100 User's Guide - Rev.
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