Introduction
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InfoStation User's Guide - Rev. B01
StorCase Technology, Inc.
Front Panel
(Figure 4)
User Interface Module
(UIM)
- Provides control of drive set-up options while the
8-character LED panel displays system statuses, alarms, and warnings. Refer to
section "
InfoStation User Interface
" for further information.
SCA Drive Carrier(s)
- Accommodate up to nine (9) 3.5" single-connect SCSI
devices. Backplane design with direct-connect SCA connectors eliminates cable
connections to SCSI drives, increases data integrity, and supports drive hot
swappability.
LED(s)
- Provides the following information:
Drive Ready - Indicates that the drive is properly installed and ready for access.
Drive Activity - Indicates that the drive is being accessed.
Drive Fault - Indicates a drive failure.
Bay Identify LED(s) -
Indicate that the drive bay is currently being selected for SCSI
ID set-up (via the InfoStation's User Interface Module).
Insert/Remove Push Button(s) -
Allow the drive carrier(s) to be removed and
installed at anytime.
Chassis Handle(s) -
Provide a sturdy grip for the installation and removal of the rack
mount chassis.
Figure 4: InfoStation Front Panel
Bay Identify
LED
Insert/Remove
Push Button
LEDs
Drive
Ready
Drive
Fault
Drive
Activity
User Interface
Module
IFS_4
SCA Drive
Carrier
Drive Carrier
Release Button
Drive Carrier
Handle
Chassis
Handle
