SBS Technologies CA31 User manual

Model CA31 Mini-Tower
7-Slot PCI Expansion Unit
Hardware Manual
For Computer Associates/
Attachmate Systems

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Disclaimer
Please read and abide by the following paragraphs. Questions and comments
should be directed to:
Technical Publications Department
SBS Technologies, Inc.
Connectivity Products
1284 Corporate Center Drive
St. Paul, MN 55121-1245
651-905-4700
SBS Technologies does not authorize the use of its components in life support
applications where failure or malfunction of the component may result in
injury or death. In accordance with SBS's terms and conditions of sale, the
user of SBS components in any and all life support applications assumes all
risks arising out of such use and further agrees to indemnify and hold SBS
harmless against any and all claims of whatsoever kind or nature (including
claims of culpable conduct [strict liability, negligence or breach of warranty]
on the part of SBS) for all costs of defending any such claims.
SBS does not authorize the use of its components in control and process
applications where failure or malfunction of the component may result in
radioactive releases, explosions, environmental damage/contamination,
personal injury or death. In accordance with SBS's terms and conditions of
sale, the user of SBS components in any and all control and process
applications assumes all risks arising out of such use and further agrees to
indemnify and hold SBS harmless against any and all claims of whatsoever
kind or nature (including claims of culpable conduct [strict liability,
negligence or breach of warranty] on the part of SBS) for all costs of
defending any such claims.
SBS makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including,
but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose. SBS assumes no responsibility for any errors that may
appear in this document. The information in this document is subject to
change without notice.

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U.S. GOVERNMENT LIMITED RIGHTS
This documentation is provided with limited rights. Use, duplication or
disclosure by the Government is subject to the restrictions as set forth in
subdivision (b) (3) (iii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer
Software Clause of DFAR252.227-7013 (October 1988) and in similar clauses
in the FAR and NASA FAR Supplement. Manufacturer is SBS Technologies,
Inc., Connectivity Products, 1284 Corporate Center Drive, St. Paul, MN
55121-1245.
DEC is a registered trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation.
Manual copyright (c) 1999 by SBS Technologies, Inc.
Revision 1.0 2/99
Pub. No. 85225290

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FCC User's Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with this instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the users
will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.
Caution To The User:
The FCC warns that changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.

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Preface
This manual describes SBS's Model CA31 Mini-Tower PCI-To-PCI
Expansion Unit that provides seven additional PCI slots to PCI systems. It
includes information about the Expansion Unit’s operation, installation, and
configuration.
To simplify installation and eliminate operation problems, SBS recommends
that you review this manual before installing your Expansion Unit.
Chapter 1 provides an overview of the Expansion Unit, product
description, specifications, requirements, and additional references.
Chapter 2 gets you started with information about the Expansion Unit
package and cables, and help information.
Chapter 3 includes installation information.
Appendix A is a glossary of terms used throughout this manual.
Important Notes:
CAUTION! Disconnect power cord to the expansion enclosure when
servicing or installing cards.
CAUTION! Disconnect power cord to the host system before installing
the host card.
For optimum cooling airflow, operate the Expansion Unit with the cover
on. Be sure to cover all unused connector cutouts on the backpanel.
Static electricity can damage integrated circuit components and cards.
Make sure you use proper ESD handling procedures (refer to EIA-625,
ESD Association Handbook or MIL-HDBK-263) while working with
cards and components.
Avoid touching the gold-plated card edge connectors.

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Table Of Contents
Disclaimer................................................................................................iii
FCC User's Information ..........................................................................v
Preface.....................................................................................................vii
Chapter 1: Expansion Unit Functions...................................................1
1.0 Overview........................................................................................1
1.1 Technical Information And Specifications......................................2
1.1.1 Architecture...................................................................2
1.1.2 Arbitration.....................................................................2
1.1.3 Case Dimensions ...........................................................2
1.1.4 Power Requirements ......................................................3
1.1.5 Power Supplies ..............................................................3
1.1.6 Environment..................................................................4
1.1.7 Compliance....................................................................4
1.2 Additional References.....................................................................5
Chapter 2: Getting Started.....................................................................7
2.0 Unpacking......................................................................................7
2.1 Enclosure .......................................................................................8
2.2 Backplane And Integrated Controller .............................................9
2.3 PCI Host Card................................................................................10
2.4 Expansion Unit Cable.....................................................................11
2.5 Help!..............................................................................................11
Chapter 3: Installation ...........................................................................13
3.0 Caution!.........................................................................................13
3.1 Installation.....................................................................................13
3.1.1 Host Card Installation....................................................14
3.2 Installing User Cards In Your Expansion Enclosure.......................15
3.3 Powering Up The System................................................................16
Appendix A: Glossary............................................................................17

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