ArrayMasStor K Series
ÒInstallation Instructions and Procedures.Ó
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Advanced Technology and Systems Co., Ltd., 11/2001 Rev. A
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The following sections have been provided to help you set up your new RAID system and have it
operating as quickly as possible. Please follow these instructions carefully. By doing so, you will
be able to benefit from the systemÕs many features and benefits in a minimum amount of time.
Unpacking the RAID system
Each K-Series RAID system is shipped with several components and accessories. Please check
the following packing list and verify that you received each of these items.
Packing List
The box that the K-Series RAID system came in should include the following:
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K-Series RAID Subsystem with up to six (6) Drives and Drive trays
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One (1) removable front cover
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One (1) Power Cord
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One (1) SCSI Cable
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One (1) SCSI Bus Terminator
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One (1) pair of rack mount rails
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One (1) installation guide
Installing the RAID system
After unpacking the RAID system, place it near the host computer Ð preferably in its final location.
(If you will be rack mounting the unit, install the supplied mounting rails into the rack cabinet and
slide the RAID system onto these supporting rails. Note that the mounting rails are of the ÒshelfÓ
type and do not screw to the sides of the RAID system. Finally, secure the RAID system to the rack
cabinet using the brackets on the front of the RAID system - see figure 2.)
1)
Make sure that both the RAID system and the host computer are powered OFF.
2)
Next, make sure that the RAID systemÕs power switch is in the OFF position (see figure 8).
Connect the RAID system to an appropriate power source using the supplied power cord.
3)
If the RAID system will be the last (or only) external SCSI device on the SCSI bus, install the
supplied SCSI terminator onto one of its SCSI connectors (see figure 8).
4)
Connect a qualified SCSI cable (supplied) to either of the SCSI connectors on the back of the
RAID systemÕs enclosure.
5)
Connect the other end of the SCSI cable to an available SCSI connector on the host computer.
The SCSI port on the host computer is often provided by a host bus adapter (HBA) installed
inside the computer. These HBAs typically provide SCSI connectors for external devices.
6)
When all connections are secure, turn the RAID system ON using its rear mounted power
switch (see figure 8). Wait for it to become ready (after about 1 minute, ÒReadyÓ will be
displayed on its LCD display - located on the rear of the unit).
7)
Once the RAID system is ÒReadyÓ, power ON the host computer system.
8)
Be sure to observe the environmental requirements for the RAID system (see the specifications
section at the end of this manual).
