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Contents

About This Guide

Structure of this Guide ix
Conventions x
Compliance Statements x

Touring the Chassis

Configurations 1
Front View Components 2
Rear View Components 4

Operating the Vault L Storage Box

Installing a Drive 9
Removing a Drive Shelf 13
Removing a Drive From the Chassis 15
Updating the Software to Recognize the New Drives 15
Operating the Vault L 15

Specifications

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Page 1: ...CHALLENGE Vault L Owner s Guide Document Number 007 2443 001 ...

Page 2: ...parties copied or duplicated in any form in whole or in part without the prior written permission of Silicon Graphics Inc RESTRICTED RIGHTS LEGEND Use duplication or disclosure of the technical data contained in this document by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subdivision c 1 ii of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 52 227 7013 and or in si...

Page 3: ...uring the Chassis 1 Configurations 1 Front View Components 2 Rear View Components 4 2 Operating the Vault L Storage Box 9 Installing a Drive 9 Removing a Drive Shelf 13 Removing a Drive From the Chassis 15 Updating the Software to Recognize the New Drives 15 Operating the Vault L 15 A Specifications 17 ...

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Page 5: ...ure 1 4 Mixed Channel Vault L Storage Box 6 Figure 2 1 SCSI Drive Sled Jumper Setup for Differential Vault L 10 Figure 2 2 SCSI Drive Sled Jumper Setup for Mixed Channel Vault L 10 Figure 2 3 Installing or Removing a Drive in the Vault L Storage Box 12 Figure 2 4 Removing a Drive Shelf From the Vault L 14 Figure 2 5 Voltage Selection Switch 16 ...

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Page 7: ...vii Tables Table A 1 Vault L Storage Box Specifications 17 ...

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Page 9: ...the front and back of the Vault L storage box Chapter 2 Operating the Vault L Storage Box explains how to install and remove drives how to update the system software to recognize new drives and how to operate the Vault L storage box Appendix A Specifications summarizes technical specifications for the Vault L storage box Conventions In command syntax descriptions and examples square brackets surro...

Page 10: ...C rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area...

Page 11: ...not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Attention Le present appareil numerique n emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de Classe A prescrites dans le Reglement sur le Brouillage Radioelectrique etabli par le M...

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Page 13: ...section tells you how to distinguish between a differential and mixed channel Vault L storage box The Vault L operates with 8 and 16 bit differential drives and also 8 bit single ended drives on the mixed channel version However the Vault L does not support RAID random array of inexpensive drive devices and also does not currently support 16 bit single ended drives Warning This equipment is extrem...

Page 14: ...the front of the Vault L storage box Figure 1 1 CHALLENGE Vault L Front View To open the door push the knob in and turn it counter clockwise To close the door push the knob in and turn it clockwise Figure 1 2 shows the Vault L storage box with the drive door open Door release knobs quarter turn Door ...

Page 15: ...components are located on the front of the Vault L storage box Drive door opens and closes using two quarter turns Open the drive door by pushing the knob in and turning it counter clockwise to open Close the door by pushing the knob in and turning it clockwise Power switch Drive tray ...

Page 16: ...e sleds The shelves are removable to accommodate full height drives Note Each full height drive occupies two half height slots Rear View Components Figure 1 3 shows major components visible at the back of the Vault L differential storage box and Figure 1 4 shows the rear view of the mixed channel configuration Note The mixed channel version has a connector called SE TERM A This connector is not pr...

Page 17: ...Rear View Components 5 Figure 1 3 CHALLENGE Vault L Rear View AC receptacle SCSI B in SCSI A in Voltage selector SCSI A out SCSI B out ...

Page 18: ...age Box Note This version supports both single ended and differential drives The mixed channel Vault L also has a connector called SE TERM A This connector is not pressent on the differential Vault L AC receptacle SCSI B in SCSI A in Voltage selector SE TERM A DIFF OUT B ...

Page 19: ...ossible damage to the Vault L always ensure that the voltage selection matches the power source input Warning Do not attempt to connect the Vault L to the host system Installation should be performed only by Silicon Graphics certified personnel Installation of these upgrades requires specific training and technical knowledge This equipment utilizes electrical power internally that is hazardous if ...

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Page 21: ...lect the correct channel A or B on the drive sled set the drive sled board jumpers Caution There are two types of drives single ended and differential If you do not know which type of drive type you have do not install the drives into the Vault L Contact your field support or sales office as required to help determine your drive type The drive and drive sled assembly are one modular unit To instal...

Page 22: ...al only Vault L Power connector Adapter assembly B No jumpers set reserved for future use A H2 H1 B Both channels differential Channel A set for single ended Channel B set for differential A A B Mixed channel setup on the SCSI backplane for single ended or differential operation on SE DIFF Vault L No jumpers set reserved for future use H1 B A H2 Caution Single ended drives must always be connected...

Page 23: ...umpers should be set for either differential or single ended operation as shown in Figure 2 1 and Figure 2 2 3 To install a drive orient the front loading drive relative to the Vault L so that the drive is facing up See Figure 2 3 Caution Always install drives beginning from the bottom to prevent the Vault L storage box from tipping over ...

Page 24: ...12 Chapter 2 Operating the Vault L Storage Box Figure 2 3 Installing or Removing a Drive in the Vault L Storage Box Front loading drive Drive tray ...

Page 25: ...arlier in this guide for the location of the power switch Caution Recheck the SCSI ID of the drives to make sure you do not duplicate numbers Removing a Drive Shelf Full height drives require two half height drive slots To install a full height drive you must first remove a drive shelf from the Vault L using these instructions 1 Open the front door of the Vault L 2 Select a drive shelf for removal...

Page 26: ...gure 2 4 Removing a Drive Shelf From the Vault L Pull the drive shelf out of the chassis and store it for later possible use 3 Follow the instructions in the previous section Installing a Drive to insert a full height drive in the Vault L Drive shelf ...

Page 27: ...ator s documents Caution Only a qualified system administrator or someone familiar with IRIX commands should execute MAKEDEV Operating the Vault L The power switch for the Vault L storage box is located in the front as shown in Figure 1 2 in Chapter 1 Touring the Chassis earlier in this guide It is recommended that you always power up the Vault L first before powering up the host system If you nee...

Page 28: ...Figure 2 5 Voltage Selection Switch Voltage switch ...

Page 29: ...haracteristics Physical dimensions Height x width x depth in inches 25 75 65 4 cm x 7 5 19 cm x 20 5 52 cm with feet width is 13 45 34 2 cm Weight 63 lb 29 kg Device weight 4 5 to 7 6 lb 2 04 to 3 45 kg Electrical Power supplies 5 VDC at 16 A 12 VDC at 20 A Voltage 208 to 230 VAC single phase 110 VAC single phase Frequency 50 Hz minimum to 60 Hz maximum single phase Line current 1 5 A 3 0 A maximu...

Page 30: ...el 15 to 65 degrees C at sea level Relative humidity operating nonoperating 20 to 80 noncondensing 10 to 90 noncondensing Vibration Sustained vibration operating sinusoidal 5 to 22 Hz at 0 01 inch 22 to 500 Hz at 0 25 g Nonoperating vibration 5 to 10 Hz at 0 1 inch 10 to 500 Hz at 0 5 g Table A 1 Vault L Storage Box Specifications Specification Type Parameter Characteristics ...

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