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Chapter 1: Features of the CHALLENGE RAID Storage System
Storage System Chassis
The CHALLENGE RAID storage system chassis contains compartments for
disk modules, SPs, fan module, power supplies, and battery backup unit.
The disk modules face front, and the SP(s), power supplies, battery backup
unit, and fan module are accessible from the back.
Each disk module has an ID (the module ID) based on its position in the
storage system. The disk modules are inserted in the following order:
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modules A0, B0, C0, D0, and E0 (array 0)
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modules A1, B1, C1, D1, and E1 (array 1)
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modules A2, B2, C2, D2, and E2 (array 2)
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modules A3, B3, C3, D3, and E3 (array 3)
Figure 1-7 diagrams this placement. Individual disk modules have disk
position labels attached.
Figure 1-7
Disk Module Locations (Chassis Front View)
A0
B0
C0
D0
A2
B2
C2
D2
E2
E0
A1
B1
C1
D1
A3
B3
C3
D3
E3
E1
A0 B0 C0 D0
A1 B1 C1 D1 E1
E0 A2 B2 C2 D2
A3 B3 C3 D3 E3
E2
Deskside
Chassis assembly in rack
5 to 20 disk modules in groups of 5