Contents
Preface
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1 Installing the BA42 DSSI Storage Expander
1.1
Checking the Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1–1
1.2
Setting Up the Expander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1–3
1.3
Determining Which DSSI ID Numbers Are Available . . . . . . . . .
1–4
1.4
Setting DSSI ID Switches for Hard Disk Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1–5
1.4.1
Remove the DSSI ID Switch Cover from the Expander . . . . .
1–5
1.4.2
Check the DSSI ID Switch Setting on the Expander . . . . . . .
1–6
1.4.3
Change the DSSI ID Switch Settings if Necessary . . . . . . . . .
1–7
1.5
Drive Indicator Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1–8
1.6
Installing an Expander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1–9
1.6.1
Turn Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1–10
1.6.2
Remove the Terminator from the DSSI Connector on the
System Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1–10
1.6.3
Connect the DSSI Cable to the System Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1–11
1.6.4
Connect the DSSI Cable to the Expander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1–12
1.6.5
Connect the Terminator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1–13
1.6.6
Connect the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1–13
1.7
Connecting One Expander to Another Expander . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1–14
1.7.1
Turn Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1–14
1.7.2
Remove the Terminator from the Expander Box . . . . . . . . . .
1–15
1.7.3
Connect the DSSI Expander Cable and Terminator . . . . . . . .
1–15
1.7.4
Connect the Power Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1–16
1.8
Verifying the System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1–18
1.8.1
Turn Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1–18
1.8.2
Check the Configuration Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1–18
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