Digital Equipment SCSI User manual

SCSI Expander
Owner's Manual
Part Number: EK-SCSIE-OG. A01
August 1995
Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts

August 1995
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publication will not infringe on existing or future patent rights, nor do the descriptions contained in this publication
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Possession, use, or copying of the software described in this publication is authorized only pursuant to a valid written
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Copyright © Digital Equipment Corporation, 1995. All rights reserved.
The following are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation: and the DIGITAL logo.
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
FCC NOTICE: The equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital devices,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protections against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) this devices
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
The BA362-AA and BA364-AA interconnect cable as supplied with the unit may not be substituted, nor altered in any
way.
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This guide provides instructions for installing your SCSI expander and installing hard-
disk drives, SBBs, and CD-ROM drives.
Product Description
The BA362 is a two device modular desktop 8/16 BIT Storage SCSI expansion box.
This enclosure will allow a maximum of two 3.5-inch SBBs to be installed.
The physical dimensions of the enclosure are 7.0 inches (177.8 millimeters) wide by
12.67 inches (321.8 millimeters) long by 10.5 inches (266.7 millimeters) high.
The BA364 is a modular desktop 8/16 BIT Storage SCSI expansion box.. This
enclosure will allow the following device configurations to be installed and used
within the enclosure:
•(4) 8/16-bit SCSI devices (3.5-inch SBB) with a fixed 5.25-inch CD-ROM installed in
the top slot.
•(1) 8/16-bit SCSI device (3.5-inch SBB), (1) 5.25-inch SBB and a fixed 5.25-inch CD-
ROM installed in the top slot.
The physical dimensions of the enclosure are 7.0 inches (177.8 millimeters) wide by
12.67 inches (321.8 millimeters) long by 14.5 inches (368.3 millimeters) high.
Units may be vertically stacked using the optional vertical stacking kit (BA36X-AA).
Caution:
Stacking units other than the defined supported configurations could cause the
units to tip and fall over.
Achtung:
Werden die verschiedenen Einheiten in anderen als den definierten
Konfigurationen übereinandergestapelt, kann dies zur Instabilität des Aufbaus und
evtl. Beschädigung der Geräte führen.

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Acoustic Declaration
Acoustics - declared values per ISO 9296 and ISO 7779:
Sound Power Level Sound Pressure Level
LwAd, B LpAm, dBA
(bystander positions)
Product Idle Operate Idle Operate
BA362 diskless 5.2 5.2 39 39
BA362 + 2xRZ29B 5.4 5.5 42 42
BA362 + 2xRZ26N 5.3 5.3 40 40
BA364 diskless 5.4 5.4 40 40
BA364 + 2xRZ29B 5.5 5.5 42 42
BA364 + 4xRZ29B 5.5 5.5 42 42
BA364 + 2xRZ26N 5.5 5.5 41 41
BA364 + 4xRZ26N 5.5 5.5 42 42
[Current values for specific configurations are available from Digital
representatives. 1 B = 10 dBA.]
Schallemissionswerte - Werteangaben nach ISO 9296 und ISO 7779/DIN
EN27779:
Schalleistungspegel Schalldruckpegel
LwAd, B LpAm, dBA
(Zuschauerpositionen)
Gerät Leerlauf Betrieb Leerlauf Betrieb
BA362 diskless 5.2 5.2 39 39
BA362 + 2xRZ29B 5.4 5.5 42 42
BA362 + 2xRZ26N 5.3 5.3 40 40
BA364 diskless 5.4 5.4 40 40
BA364 + 2xRZ29B 5.5 5.5 42 42
BA364 + 4xRZ29B 5.5 5.5 42 42
BA364 + 2xRZ26N 5.5 5.5 41 41
BA364 + 4xRZ26N 5.5 5.5 42 42
[Aktuelle Werte für spezielle Ausrüstungsstufen sind über die Digital
Equipment Vertretungen erhältlich. 1 B = 10 dBA.]

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Configuration Rules for BA362/BA364 Enclosures
BA362/BA364 enclosures may be used standalone or vertically-stacked using the
optional vertical stacking kit (BA36X-AA) when installed on the desktop. This kit
contains the following items:
•C13/C14 SPT-2 power cord (17-04216-01/BC25Y-1G)
•One (1) 6-inch long SCSI-P cable assembly (17-04222-01/BC25Z-0F)
•Interlock cover (74-50239-01)
•Five (5) #10 PAN 0.375-inch screws (90-00062-38)
•Pedestal (74-46547-01)
•Pedestal retainer bracket (74-50578-01).
Caution:
Stacking units other than the defined supported configurations could cause the
units to tip and fall over.
Achtung:
Werden die verschiedenen Einheiten in anderen als den definierten
Konfigurationen übereinandergestapelt, kann dies zur Instabilität des Aufbaus und
evtl. Beschädigung der Geräte führen.
Supported BA362 Desktop Configurations:
•One BA362-AA/AB standalone
•Two BA362-AAs/ABs vertically-stacked
Supported BA364 Desktop Configurations:
•One BA364-AA/AB standalone
•One BA364-AA/AB and one BA362-AA/AB vertically-stacked
Supported BA362 Floor-Mounted Configurations:
•One BA362-AA/AB standalone
•Two BA362-AAs/ABs vertically-stacked
Supported BA364 Floor-Mounted Configurations:
One BA364-AA/AB standalone

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BA364-AA/AB System with Stack Kit Contents
Stack Kit
(BA36X-AA)

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BA362-AA/AB System with Stack Kit Contents
Stack Kit
(BA36X-AA)

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Removing the Rear Bezel
Installing the External SCSI Cable (from Host System)

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Installing External Power Cable
Digital P/N Digital Option
Number Country Length
17-00606-02 BN19P-1K US,Canada,Japan 75.0" (2.0m)
17-00310-08 BN19K-2E Denmark 98.4" (2.5m)
17-00457-16 BN18L-2E Israel 98.4" (2.5m)
17-00364-18 BN19M-2E Italy 98.4" (2.5m)
17-00210-13 BN19E-2E Switzerland 98.4" (2.5m)
17-00209-15 BN19A-2E UK/Ireland 98.4" (2.5m)
17-00198-14 BN19H-2E Australia/New
Zealand 98.4" (2.5m)
17-00456-04 BN18V-2E India 98.4" (2.5m)
17-00199-21 BN19C-2E Central Europe
(see note) 98.4" (2.5m)
Note: Central Europe powercords are to be used in the following
countries: Austria, Belgium, France, German, Holland,
Norway, Portugal, Spain, and Sweden.

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Unlocking Front Door
Power Switch Location
Locked Position
Note: When powering up system, drive activity
lights will illuminate.

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Installing 3.5-Inch SBB
NOTE: BA362 slot designators: The bottom slot is Slot 1 (S1)
and the top slot is Slot 2 (S2).
NOTE: Refer to page 21 for BA364 Drive DIP Switch Settings.
Refer to
p
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e 22 for BA362 Drive DIP Switch Settin
g
s.
Slot 4 (S4)
Slot 3 (S3)
Slot 2 (S2)
Slot 1 (S1)

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Installing 5.25-Inch SBB

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Installing CD ROM Drive

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Installing CD ROM Drive (Continued)
Note: 50 position ribbon cable, (4) CDROM mounting screws, ferrite bead and
(2) 6-32 1/4" length screws are placed into a ploy bag and ship with the
unit.
Note: Ferrite bead shall be installed onto headphones for the CDROM near the
jack connector.
Note: Remove two existing 6-32 screws from internal top cover and install
(2) 6-32 1/4" length screws when installing RRD45-AA in the top slot
of the enclosure.

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Installing CD ROM Drive (Continued)

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Stacking UnitsPreparing Top Expansion Box
Top Expansion Box

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Stacking UnitsPreparing Bottom Expansion Box
Bottom Expander Box

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Stacking Units (Continued)

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Stacking Units (Continued)

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Installing Power Sharing Cable