Silicon Graphics Total Performance 9300, User Manual

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About This Guide
This guide provides an overview of the SGI Total Performance 9300 (SGI TP9300). It
covers routine operation and replacement procedures and provides troubleshooting and
reference information for all customer-replaceable components.
The SGI TP9300 is a highly scalable RAID storage system designed for continuous
availability. Some of the features of the system include hot-swappable components, easy
expansion, and redundant power and cooling systems.
This guide is intended for system operators and service technicians who have extensive
knowledge of Fibre Channel network technology and computer system operation,
maintenance, and repair.
Use this guide to learn about all of the following:
• The parts of your system: the rack, controller enclosures, and expansion enclosures
• Operating your system correctly
• Replacing failed components
Important Information
Danger:
Never look into the end of a fiber-optic cable to confirm that light is being
emitted (or for any other reason). Most fiber-optic laser wavelengths (1300 nmand
1550nm) are invisible to the eye and cause permanent eye damage. Shorter wavelength
lasers (for example, 780 nm) are visible and can cause significant eye damage. Use only
an optical power meter to verify light output.