StorCase Technology InfoStation User manual

StorCase® Technology
InfoStation®
14-Bay 2Gbps Fibre Channel
External Expansion Chassis
User's Guide

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StorCase Technology, Inc.
17600 Newhope Street
Fountain Valley, CA 2708- 885
Phone [phone] Fax [phone]
StorCase® Technology
InfoStation®
14-Bay 2Gbps Fibre Channel
External Expansion Chassis
User's Guide
Part No. D89-0000-0210 B00 October 2003

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STORCASE TECHNOLOGY, Incorporated (StorCase) warrants that its products wi be free
from defects in materia and workmanship, subject to the conditions and imitations set forth
be ow. StorCase wi , at its option, either repair or rep ace any part of its product that proves
defective by reason of improper workmanship or materia s. Repair parts or rep acement
products wi be provided by StorCase on an exchange basis, and wi be either new or
reconditioned to be functiona y equiva ent to new.
This warranty does not cover any product damage that resu ts from accident, abuse, misuse,
natura or persona disaster, externa power surge or fai ure, or any unauthorized disassem-
b y, repair or modification. StorCase wi not be responsib e for any software, firmware or other
customer data stored within, or interfacing with a StorCase product.
Duration of Warranty
Seven-Year Warranty: The fo owing StorCase products are covered by this warranty for
a period of seven (7) years from the origina date of purchase from StorCase or its authorized
rese er: a Data Express® removab e device enc osures and a StorCase interface cab es and
accessories specifica y intended for use with these products. Data Si o®, Data Stacker® and
InfoStation® products are covered by this warranty for a period of seven (7) years, excepting
the RAID contro er, power supp y, fan and b ower components, which are covered by the
three-year warranty described be ow.
Three-Year Warranty: The fo owing StorCase products are covered by this warranty for
a period of three (3) years from the origina date of purchase from StorCase or its authorized
rese er: a Rhino®JR externa expansion chassis, a RhinoJR removab e drive enc osures,
and a RAID contro er modu es. In addition, the fo owing components of the Data Express,
Data Si o, Data Stacker, InfoStation products are subject to warranty for a period of three (3)
years: a power supp ies, fans and b owers.
Warranty Claim Requirements
To obtain warranty service, the defective product must be returned to your oca authorized
StorCase dea er or distributor, or, with prior StorCase approva , to the StorCase factory
service center.
For defective products returned direct y to StorCase, a Return Materia Authorization (RMA)
number must be obtained by ca ing StorCase Customer Service at [phone]. The RMA
number must be prominent y disp ayed on the outside of the return package. Shipments must
be freight-prepaid and insured, and must inc ude the product seria number, a detai ed
description of the prob em experienced, and proof of the origina retai purchase date. Products
must be proper y packaged to prevent damage in transit. Damage resu ting from improper
packaging wi not be covered by this warranty. The StorCase factory service center is ocated
at 3400 S. Susan Street, Storage RMA Dept., Santa Ana, Ca ifornia 92704, U.S.A.
LIMITED WARRANTY

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Free Technical Support
StorCase provides free technica support. If you experience any difficu ty during the
insta ation or subsequent use of a StorCase product, p ease contact StorCases Technica
Support Department prior to servicing your system. This warranty covers on y repair or
rep acement of defective StorCase products, as described above. StorCase is not iab e for,
and does not cover under warranty, any costs associated with servicing and/or insta ation
of StorCase products.
StorCase Technica Support can be reached in the U.S. at [phone] or to -free at (888)
435-5460 (U.S. and Canada on y). StorCase European Technica Support can be reached in
the U.K. at [phone].
Disclaimers
The foregoing is the complete warranty for the products identified above and
supersedes all other warranties and representations, whether oral or written.
StorCase expressly disclaims all warranties for the identified products, which are
not stated herein, including, to the extent permitted by applicable law, any implied
warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event will
StorCase be liable to the purchaser, or to any user of a StorCase product, for any
damages, expenses, lost revenues, lost savings, lost profits, or any other
incidental or consequential damages arising from the purchase, use or inability
to use a StorCase product, even if StorCase has been advised of the possibility
of such damages.
Copyright © 2003 StorCase Techno ogy. A rights reserved. A registered
trademarks are the property of StorCase Techno ogy. A other ogos and trademarks
are properties of their respective companies.

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Company Name:
Corporate Office Address:
Manufacturing Address:
Product Name:
Model Number:
EMC Directives:
(8 /336/EEC)
Safety Standards:
CSA (NRTL/C)
TUV
EMI Standards:
EMC Standards:
Year of Manufacture:
Signature:___________________
Fu Name: Dieter Pau
Position: President
Conforms to the fo owing standards:
StorCase Techno ogy, Inc.
17600 Newhope Street
Fountain Va ey, CA 92708
17600 Newhope Street
Fountain Va ey, CA 92708
InfoStation 14-Bay Fibre Channe
S10D106, S10D111
ITE Emission
- EN 55022: 1998
- EN 61000-3-2 Harmonic Current
- EN 61000-3-3 Vo tage F uctuations and F icker
EN 55024: 1998 ITE Immunity
- IEC 61000-4-2 - IEC 61000-4-6
- IEC 61000-4-3 - IEC 61000-4-8
- IEC 61000-4-4 - IEC 61000-4-11
- IEC 61000-4-5
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950
UL 60950, Third Edition
EN 60950: 2000
FCC Part 15, C ass A
AS/NSZ 3548 Information Techno ogy Equipment
Supp ier's Code Number N10664
2002
Declaration of Conformity

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
RADIO FRE UENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not express y approved by the party
responsib e for comp iance cou d void your authority to operate that equipment.
This device comp ies with part 15 of the FCC ru es. Operation is subject to the fo owing two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfu interference, and (2) This device must
accept any interference received, inc uding interference that may cause undesired operation.
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read a these instructions.
2. Save these instructions for ater use.
3. Fo ow a warnings and instructions marked on the product.
4. Do not use this product near water.
5. This product shou d be operated from the type of power source indicated on the
marking abe . If you are not sure of the type of power avai ab e, consu t your dea er
or oca power company.
6. Do not attempt to service this product yourse f, as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous vo tage points or other risk. Refer a servicing to service
personne .
7. Hand ing certain p astic coated cords or cab es associated with this product may
expose you to ead, a chemica known to cause birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Wash your hands after handling cable(s).
Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise
1. Diese Hinweise so ten vo ständig durchge esen werden.
2. Diese Hinweise für einen späteren Gebrauch aufbewahren.
3. A en auf dem Gerät angebrachten Warnungen und Hinweisen fo gen.
4. Das Gerät nicht in der Nähe von Wasser verwenden.
5. Das Gerät nur mit dem Aufk eber bezeichneten Netzspannung betreiben. Bei Fragen
über die Art der Netzspannung so te der Händ er oder das
Energieversorgungsunternehmen zu rate gezogen werden.
6. Nicht versuchen das Produkt se bst zu reparieren. In a en Produkten existieren
gefähr iche e ektrische Spannugen. Nicht das Gehäuse öffnen.
7. Wartungsarbeiten nur von qua ifiziertern Kundendienstpersona ausführen aßen.

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 1
Packaging Information .................................................................................................. 1
Seria Number ................................................................................................................ 1
Genera Description ...................................................................................................... 2
Front Pane ............................................................................................................ 4
Rear Pane ............................................................................................................. 5
INFOSTATION USER INTERFACE ......................................................................................... 7
LED Indicator and Contro Pane ................................................................................... 7
LED Indicator/Contro Pane Components ............................................................ 7
Drive Carrier Interface Pane ............................................................................... 9
Inserting a Drive Carrier (with Drive Insta ed).......................................................... 10
Removing a Drive Carrier (with Drive Insta ed) ....................................................... 10
Configuring Device and Chassis Settings ................................................................. 10
FIBRE CHANNEL CONFIGURATIONS ................................................................................. 11
Port Bypass (PBP) Modu e ......................................................................................... 11
PBP Modu e LEDs ............................................................................................... 12
SFP Modu e and Cab e Insta ation ............................................................................. 13
FC Loop and Speed Configuration ............................................................................. 17
Hardware Compatibi ity .............................................................................................. 17
TYPICAL FIBRE CHANNEL CONFIGURATIONS ................................................................. 18
APPENDICES ........................................................................................................................ 25
Appendix A - Specifications/Dimensions .................................................................. 26
Appendix B - Optiona Accessories......................................................................... 30
Port Bypass Modu e ........................................................................................... 30
SFP Modu es ....................................................................................................... 31
HSSDC2 (Copper) SFP Modu e .................................................................. 31
LC (Optica ) SFP Modu e ............................................................................ 31
Patch Cab e Kit ................................................................................................... 32
S ide Rai Kit......................................................................................................... 33
Optiona Power Supp y/B ower Modu e ............................................................ 34
Drive Carrier ........................................................................................................ 35
Carrying Case ..................................................................................................... 36
Rack-to-Tower Conversion Kit .......................................................................... 37
InfoStation Monitoring Uti ity (InfoMon) .............................................................. 38
Reader's Comments ............................................................................................................ 39

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List of Figures
Figure 1: InfoStation 14-Bay FC Chassis ..................................................................... 2
Figure 2: InfoStation Front Pane ................................................................................... 4
Figure 3: InfoStation Rear Pane .................................................................................... 6
Figure 4: Port Bypass Modu e ....................................................................................... 6
Figure 5: LED Indicator and Contro Pane .................................................................... 7
Figure 6: InfoStation Drive Carrier Interface ................................................................ 9
Figure 7: PBP Modu e ................................................................................................... 11
Figure 8: PBP Modu e LEDs ......................................................................................... 12
Figure 9A: Insta ing the LC (optica ) SFP Modu e into the PBP Modu e ....................... 14
Figure 9B: Insta ing the HSSDC2 (copper) SFP Modu e into the PBP Modu e ............. 14
Figure 10: Insta ing the Cab es into the SFP Modu es ................................................. 15
Figure 11: Removing the Optica SFP Modu e from the PBP Modu e ........................... 16
Figure 12: Typica Sing e Loop 1x14 Configuration (Sing e Chassis) ......................... 18
Figure 13: Typica Sing e Loop 1x14 Configuration (Mu tip e Chassis) ....................... 19
Figure 14: Typica Dua Loop 1x14 Configuration with Loop Redundancy ................ 20
Figure 15: Typica Dua Loop 1x7 Configuration .......................................................... 21
Figure 16: Typica Dua Loop 1x7 Configuration with Loop Redundancy .................. 22
Figure 17: Typica Quad Loop 1x7 Configuration ........................................................ 23
Figure A-1: InfoStation Physica Dimensions .................................................................. 29
Figure B-1: PBP Modu e ................................................................................................... 30
Figure B-2: HSSDC2 (copper) SFP Modu es .................................................................. 31
Figure B-3: LC (optica ) SFP Modu es ............................................................................. 31
Figure B-4: Patch Cab e Kit ............................................................................................. 32
Figure B-5: Rack Mount S ide Rai Kit .............................................................................. 33
Figure B-6: Power Supp y/B ower Modu e ..................................................................... 34
Figure B-7: Drive Carrier ................................................................................................. 35
Figure B-8: Carrying Case ............................................................................................... 36
Figure B-9: Rack-to-Tower Conversion Kit .................................................................... 37

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NOTICE: This User's Guide is subject to periodic updates without notice. Whi e reasonab e
efforts have been made to ensure accuracy of this document, Storcase Techno -
ogy, Inc. assumes no iabi ity resu ting from errors or omissions in this pub ication,
or from the use of the information contained herein.
P ease check the StorCase web site at http://www.storcase.com or contact your
StorCase representative for the atest revision of this document.
List of Tables
Tab e 1: Drive Carrier Interface Components ................................................................... 9

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INTROD CTION
CAUTION: The InfoStation contains NO USER SERVICEABLE parts inside the unit. Refer ALL
servicing to qua ified service personne !
This unit has more than one power supp y cord. Disconnect two power supp y
cords before servicing to avoid e ectric shock.
NOTES: The insta ation, configuration, and use of the StorCase InfoStation chassis
requires a certain eve of expertise and experience on the part of the user/
integrator. Since there are many configuration options and variab es (ie. host
p atforms, app ications, etc), on y genera /typica configuration guide ines wi
be discussed in this User's Guide.
For insta ation information, refer to the InfoStation Installation Guide.
PackagingInformation
The StorCase Techno ogy InfoStation externa expansion chassis is shipped in a container
designed to provide protection and prevent damage during shipment, as confirmed by the
Internationa Safe Transit Association (ISTA Procedure 1A). The InfoStation was carefu y
inspected before and during the packing procedure at the factory. Evidence of any damage
to the InfoStation shou d be reported to the shipper immediate y.
If the wrong InfoStation mode has been received, p ease ca your rese er or StorCase at
[phone] to arrange for a Return Materia Authorization (RMA). StorCase cannot ac-
cept returns which do not disp ay an RMA number on the outside of the package. Return the
unit with a the origina packing materia s.
Before removing any component from its packaging, discharge any static e ectricity by
touching a proper y grounded meta object.
Serial Number
The InfoStation is abe ed with a seria number. This number must be reported to the StorCase
Customer Service Representative in order to receive a Return Materia Authorization (RMA)
for warranty c aims. Locate the seria number abe and record the number in the space
provided be ow.
InfoStation Serial Number:

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Figure 1: InfoStation 1 -Bay Fibre Channel Chassis
GeneralDescription
The StorCase® Techno ogy InfoStation® inte igent 3U rack-mount expansion chassis is
designed to support the atest high-density, high-speed 2Gbps/1Gbps Fibre ChanneI disk
drive techno ogies for use in network server, fau t-to erant and/or mission-critica app ica-
tions. The InfoStation is designed to support 3.5" form factor, ow profi e (1" high) Fibre
Channe drives.
The InfoStation's dua backp ane design can accommodate up to fourteen (14) Fibre Channe
drives (Figure 1) and up to four (4) Fibre Channe Arbitrated Loops (FC-ALs) with 2Gbps
operation. Each chassis is constructed of rugged stee and ightweight a uminum, and is
equipped with either one (1) or two (2) 650 watt redundant, hot-swappab e power supp y/
b ower modu es, and a User Interface designed to provide visua chassis feedback.
The InfoStation options inc ude an FC Port Bypass Modu e and Sma Form-Factor P uggab e
(SFP) Modu es, for quad FC oop configurabi ity. Additiona PBP and SFP modu es are avai ab e
to accommodate a variety of configurations, interfaces, and app ications. Refer to Appendix
B for further information on optiona InfoStation accessories.
The InfoStation a so incorporates "Soft Start" circuitry which e iminates in-rush current to each
of the insta ed drives during spin-up, as we as avoid power arcing during drive insertion.
Another unique feature of the InfoStation is the InfoMon® monitoring uti ity program. InfoMon
is a conso e uti ity that provides the InfoStation with web-based monitoring capabi ity via a seria
connection. InfoMon a so provides the User the abi ity to easi y configure both device and
chassis settings with a few c icks of the mouse!
In addition, InfoMon a ows the User to monitor the statuses and temperatures of individua
InfoStation modu es and drive bays, etc., and can provide "rea -time" updates via an Internet
connection. With the recent addition of the InfoMon Ca Home feature, this information can
a so be sent to a specific site for access by StorCase technica support staff in order to assist
with system troub eshooting. The Ca Home feature a so provides the abi ity to set-up a paging
function for notification of environmenta a arm or warning conditions.
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The atest versions of the InfoMon uti ity program and User's Guide can be down oaded (free
of charge) from the StorCase web site (http://www.storcase.com). Contact StorCase for
further information. Refer to Appendix B for further information on optiona InfoStation
accessories.
Using a modu ar approach supported by redundant features and hot swapping capabi ities,
the InfoStation wi provide continued data avai abi ity and a ow for ease of maintenance and
minima system down time.
The modu ar and sca ab e design of the InfoStation chassis a so a ows a variety of future
product upgrades to be offered. Upgrade modu es (providing remote diagnostics capabi ities
and SES or SNMP comp iance) wi a so be avai ab e as options in the near future.
This User's Guide describes the steps required for insta ing drive(s) into the InfoStation
externa expansion chassis. This guide is intended to supp ement documentation provided with
the host computer system, the operating system, and the drive(s) to be insta ed within the
InfoStation.
Features:
 3U rack mount chassis
 Fourteen (14) removab e ow-profi e drive carriers
 Capab e of 2Gbps or 1Gbps FC-AL/FC-SW operation
 Supports sing e, dua , or quad FC-AL configurations
 Configurab e for 7 or 14 drive oops
 Connection f exibi ity with optica or copper SFP Modu es
 Supports c ustering
 Supports daisy-chaining
 Supports drive hot swapping
 User Interface Pane provides configuration and communication status
 RS-232 seria port provides interface for monitoring, configuration, and contro
 Sca ab e backp ane design
 Corrosion-resistant stee construction
 One (1) or two (2) 650W hot-swappab e power supp y/b ower modu es (depending on
model). P.S. Modu e contains two (2) high-pressure/variab e-speed b owers.
 Audib e a arm
 "Soft Start" circuitry
 Web-based monitoring uti ity (InfoMon)
 Status indicators on each drive carrier
 7-year imited warranty* and free 24/7 technica support
* 3 year imited warranty on Power & Coo ing Modu es

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FrontPanel
(Figure 2)
LED Indicator and Control Panel - LED pane disp ays system statuses, a arms,
and warnings. Refer to section "InfoStation User Interface" for further information.
SCA Drive Carrier(s) - Accommodate up to fourteen (14) 3.5" ow-profi e Fibre
Channe devices. Backp ane design with direct-connect SCA connectors e iminates
cab e connections to FC drives, increases data integrity, and supports drive hot
swappabi ity.
Drive Carrier LED(s) - Provides the fo owing information:
Drive Ready - Indicates that the drive is proper y insta ed and ready for
access.
Drive Activity - Indicates that the drive is being accessed.
Drive Fault - Indicates a drive fai ure.
Key Lock(s) - Assure proper seating of the drive carrier within the chassis and
prevent unauthorized remova or insta ation of the carrier.
NOTE: The key ock is only to prevent unauthorized remova or insta ation of the
drive carrier. Locking the key ock is not requried for drive carrier oper-
ation.
Chassis Handle(s) - Provide a sturdy grip for the insta ation and remova of the
rack-mount chassis.
Figure 2: InfoStation Front Panel
Chassis
Handle
SCA Drive
Carrier Drive Carrier Handle Key Lock Drive Carrier LEDs
LED Indicator and
Control Panel
14FC_0
RS- 3
Serial Port

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RearPanel
(Figure 3)
NOTE: B ank p ate (provided) must be insta ed if any modu e s ot is eft empty. Insta -
ation of the b ank p ate is necessary for proper coo ing inside chassis.
 Port Bypass Module "A" (Figure 4) - InfoStation comes equipped with one (1) Port
Bypass (PBP) Modu e, for dua FC oop configurabi ity.
 Port Bypass Module "B" Option - A ows the insta ation of an optiona PBP
Modu e, for quad oop configurabi ity. Refer to Appendix B for further information.
 Power Supply/Blower Module(s) - Depending on the mode , either one (1) or
two (2) 650W redundant, hot swappab e power supp y modu es. Each modu e
features overvo tage and overcurrent protection, tota usage hours, and power
supp y fau t detection.
Each modu e a so contains two (2) high-pressure, variab e-speed b owers for amp e
chassis coo ing (79 CFM per modu e).
WARNING: DO NOT USE MODULE HANDLES TO LIFT CHASSIS! These
hand es are specifica y designed for the insta ation and re-
mova of modu es on y!
Module LED(s) -
Green LED - Steady g ow indicates norma power supp y operation.
No g ow indicates no A/C power or abnorma DC vo tage range.
Red LED - F ashing indicates temperature or over/undervo tage condi-
tions.
Power Switch(es) - Rocker switch(es) contro power to the power supp y
modu e(s).
A/C Power In - Accepts U.S. and other avai ab e internationa standard power
cords.
 Module Option - A ows the insta ation of StorCase upgrade products such as an
optiona SNMP upgrade modu e. Refer to Appendix B for further information.

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Figure 3: InfoStation Rear Panel
(Dual Power Supply/Blower Module Version shown)
Port Bypass
Module A
Captive
Screw Power Supply
Module LEDs
Power Supply
Handle
Power Supply
Module #1
Blower
Vent
Power
Switch
14FC_03
Module
Option Port Bypass Module B
Option
Power Supply
Module #
A/C
Power In
Figure : Port Bypass Module
14FC_04
LEDs
Locking
Thumbscrew
PBP Module
Handle
HSSDC
SFP Module
(Optional)
SFP
Cages
In InOut Out
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INFOSTATION SER INTERFACE
LED Indicator and Control Panel
Each InfoStation provides the user with a visua indication of chassis configurations and
communication statuses, in addition to providing an RS-232 connection for system environ-
menta monitoring, configuration, and contro (Figure 5).
Figure 5: LED Indicator and Control Panel
LED Indicator/Control Panel Components
Power (Green)- ON = Power to the chassis is on.
Warning (Amber) - ON = One or more warning conditions
Fault (Red) - ON = One or more fau t conditions
Mute (Amber) - ON = Audib e a arm is disab ed
Override (Amber) - ON = Warning condition commands are overridden
NOTE: Factory defau t is OFF (recommended).
2Gbps - ON = 2Gbps operation (Factory Defau t)
OFF = 1Gbps operation
14FC_06
Warning
Mute
Gbps
RS- 3
Serial Port
RB Com
Power
Fault
Override
Bypass
Reset
RA Com
Select

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Bypass - ON = One or more drives are being bypassed
Reset - Resets InfoStation User Interface Modu e (wi not reset FC
oops)
RS-232 Serial Port - RS-232 seria connection used for InfoStation externa monitor-
ing and configuration
RA Com - Factory Reserved
RB Com - Factory Reserved
Select Button - Factory Reserved

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The Drive Carrier Interface consists of the fo owing indicators:
Table 1: Drive Carrier Interface Components
Figure 6: InfoStation Drive Carrier Interface
Drive Carrier Interface Panel
Each InfoStation drive carrier provides a User interface for individua carrier operation.
Drive Ready LED
Drive Fault LED
Steady glow indicates that drive is inserted
and ready for access.
Flashing indicates that drive is inserted and
in the process of being powered up.
Steady glow indicates drive failure.
Steady glow indicates drive is being accessed.
Drive Activity LED
Drive
Ready Drive Activity Drive Fault Key Lock
Carrier
Handle
IFS14_3
LEDs

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Inserting a Drive Carrier (with Drive Installed)
NOTES: A new drive can be inserted into an empty bay at anytime. However, the drive
wi not be ready for access unti the fo owing procedure is fo owed.
The key ock is on y to prevent unauthorized remova or insta ation of the drive
carrier. Locking the key ock is not required for drive carrier operation.
1. Simp y insert the drive carrier into the empty bay.
2. Drive is ready to be accessed when the Drive Ready LED g ows.
.
Removing a Drive Carrier (with Drive Installed)
CAUTION: Proper procedure must be fo owed when removing a disk drive from the drive
bay. It is the responsibi ity of the operator to ensure that the host does not
access the drive whi e attempting to remove the disk drive, and to fo ow the
procedure out ined be ow. Fai ure to do so may resu t in oss of data and/or
damage to the drive itse f!
NOTE: Refer to the InfoStation Installation Guide for detai ed information on inserting/
removing drives from the InfoStation chassis.
1. Verify that the Drive Activity LED is OFF before removing drive.
2. Un ock the key ock (if ocked) and remove the drive carrier by pu ing on carrier hand e.
Configuring Device and Chassis Settings
NOTE: Refer to the InfoMon User's Guide for further information.
If necessary, use InfoMon to change any factory defau t device or chassis settings. P ease
refer to the InfoMon User's Guide for further information.

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Fibre Channe Configurations 11
FIBRE CHANNEL CONFIG RATIONS
Port Bypass (PBP) Module
CAUTION: DO NOT bend the LC (optica ) cab e beyond the cab e's minimum bend radius,
data transmission degradation may occur. Fo ow cab e manufacturer's
guide ines for bend radius imitation.
WARNING: DO NOT ook direct y into the open end of an active LC (optica ) cab e or optica
SFP modu e (with p ugs removed)! Serious eye damage can occur from direct
exposure to the infrared ight!
NOTES: PBP Modu e is NOT hot-swappab e! Remove ALL power to chassis before
removing and insta ing the PBP Modu e. Refer to the InfoStation Insta ation
Guide for further information.
SFP Modu e is hot-swappab e. The chassis may remain on when removing and
insta ing the SFP Modu e.
HSSDC2 (copper) SFP Modu es support 1Gbps operation on y.
LC (optica ) SFP Modu es support both 2Gbps and 1Gbps operation.
Auto Loopback is enab ed when there are no SFP Modu es insta ed in the open
Host ports.
An additiona PBP Modu e is avai ab e as an upgrade. Contact StorCase for
further ordering information.
Figure 7: PBP Module
SFP Cages - Four (4) cages accept optiona SFP Modu es and a ow for two (2) FC-AL
and Loop Expansion.
SFP Module - Optiona modu e supports LC (optica ) or HSSDC2 (copper) connections.
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LEDs
Locking
Thumbscrew
PBP Module
Handle
HSSDC
SFP Module
(Optional)
SFP
Cages
In InOut Out
Loop B Loop A