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Introduction
This chapter presents an overview, a description of major components, and a
discussion of power options for StorageWorks SH043-series cabinets.
1.1 Overview
The SH043-series cabinet, shown in Figure 1–1, is a member of Digital’s
StorageWorks family of modular enclosures. The 600 mm (23.62 inch) wide
cabinet provides an attractive enclosure with rackmount space and primary
power for up to 10 StorageWorks shelves of different types. Up to 8 StorageWorks
shelves can be used in conjunction with 2 TZLX-series tape drives. The cabinet
can accommodate both data storage and controller/data storage combinations.
The cabinet and its StorageWorks shelves can be configured with dual ac power
capability for power redundancy.
SH043-series cabinets offer a versatile, modular solution to array storage
problems. You may use them in both open-office and data center applications.
You may order the cabinet in a variety of preconfigured subsystem versions with
such options as mixed storage device types and storage, controller, or power
redundancy. You may also order custom configurations to meet your specific
needs. The modularity of the cabinet and its components offers efficient and
cost-effective upgrade paths.
Specifications for SH043-series cabinets are shown in Table 1–1.
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