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Compaq StorageWorks SSL2000 Series Library Reference Guide
Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required
Writer:
Bob Young
Project:
Compaq StorageWorks SSL2000 Series Library Reference Guide
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Part Number:
187193-001
File Name:
b-ch1 System Description.doc
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Bus Length Limitations
A single-ended Fast/Wide SCSI bus is limited in length to 10 ft (3 m),
including cabling within the units. A differential Fast/Wide SCSI bus can be
up to 82 ft (25 m) in length, including cabling within the units. If all devices
and host adapter are LVD, length is limited to 39 ft (12 m).
Independent SCSI Buses for SE
For those two-drive applications where both AIT drives run in SCSI SE mode
(rather than LVD mode), each drive must be connected to its own SCSI bus.
Physical Configuration
The Library is configured as a tabletop model. To convert a tabletop Library to
a rackmounted model, order the Compaq Conversion Kit, part number
175199-B21.
Shuttle Lockdown Mechanism
Compaq has installed a shuttle lockdown mechanism as a precautionary safety
mechanism to prevent damage to the Library during shipment from the
factory. The mechanism is a spring-loaded screw in the back of the Library
that secures the shuttle to a bracket.
NOTE:
You must release the shuttle lockdown mechanism before powering up the unit or
it will not operate. See Chapter 2, “Installation,” for more information.