Galaxy A16F-R2431 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual
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Chassis
Overview
NOTE:
On receiving and unpacking your subsystem, please check the package
contents against a printed copy of Unpacking List included in kit. If any
modules are missing or appear damaged, please contact your subsystem
vendor immediately.
1.2 Chassis
Overview
The A16F RAID storage subsystem is housed in a 3U metal chassis made of
compact steel. The chassis can be divided into the front and the rear
sections, which are respectively accessed through front and rear panels.
Separately-purchased rackmount rails are available for installation into 19”
standard racks or cabinets.
Please acquaint yourself with the locations of individual components before
proceeding with hardware installation.
NOTE:
Components accessed through the front panel are referred to as “Front
Panel Components” and components accessed through the rear panel
are referred to as “Rear Panel Components.”
1.2.1 Front Panel Overview
The front section of the subsystem features a 4x4 layout for sixteen (16)
3.5-inch drives. One of the two forearm handles comes with an LCD
keypad panel. The LCD panel provides easy access to the subsystem’s
monitoring and configuration utilities.
The front view of the A16F subsystem is shown in
Figure 1-2
. Descriptions
of each front panel component are given below:
Figure 1-2: Subsystem Front View
