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1 HP Rack Storage/12 Overview
The HP Rack Storage/12 provides mass storage for use in an HP NetServer rack
mounted configuration. The HP Rack Storage/12 is compatible with the SCSI
(Small Computer System Interface) industry standard.
The embedded SCSI adapters in HP NetServers, and accessory SCSI adapters,
connect the host system and the HP Rack Storage/12. Adapters are available from
Hewlett-Packard (check with your HP Reseller). The HP NetServer adapters
include software that supports a variety of operating systems.
One or two RS/12 SCSI Cards connect the HP Rack Storage/12 to the host
system.
The HP Rack Storage/12 System can be configured in one of three operating
environments: simplex, duplex, or cluster. The simplex configuration accesses up
to 12 addressed hard drives. The cluster configuration accesses up to 12
addressed hard drives from two host systems. The duplex configuration accesses
two banks of up to six hard drives each. The duplex configuration is useful for
either a small number of drives per channel or mirrored configurations. The hard
drives are available in a variety of capacities to meet your mass storage needs.
Front View
Figure 1-1 shows the front view of the HP Rack Storage/12 system with half
height hard drives, low profile hard drives, and drive spacers installed. The
visible components are the Status LEDs, the drive cage, and the bezel.
Drive Cage Sections
Half-Height
Drive
Low-Profile
Drive
Drive
Spacer
Bezel
Status LEDs
Figure 1-1. HP Rack Storage/12 Front Panel