InfoTower Installation and Operating Information Order Number: EK-INFOE-OM.
First Printing, February 1993 SecoDd Edition, April 1993 The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Digital Equipment Corporation. Digital Equipment Corporation assumes DO responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. The software described in this document is furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license.
Contents Preface ..................................................... vii 1 Overview Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cabinet Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear'View .............................................
3 Adding Additional SCSI Drives Configu.ring Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . Inserting Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 3-2 3-5 4 Troubleshooting Problems and Suggested Solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 A Specifications Functional . . . . . .
2~ 3-1 3-2 3-3 Connecting Extemal Devices to the InfoTower Cabinets ... . Drive Mounting Bracket ........................... . Properly Seating Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Driver Frame ~ver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 3-3 3-4 3-5 Drive Switch Settings for the InfoServer 100 System ..... . Drive Switch Settings for the InfoServer 150 System ..... . Drive Switch/Jumper Settings ...................... .
Preface This guide describes how to install and troubleshoot the InfoTower cabinet. It also contains configuration rules and management information. Organization This manual contains four chapters and two appendixes. Chapter 1, Overview-Describes the features of the InfoTower cabinet. It identifies and describes the cabinet components. Chapter 2, Installation-Describes the configuration rules for connecting an Inf01'ower cabinet to an lnfoServer 100 or 150 system.
Conventions The following conventions are used in this guide: Convention Meaning Note Caution WarniDg bold test Provides general information. para.meters [] Provides information to prevent damage to equipment and software. Provides information to prevent personal injury. Bold text represents user input. For example: DECbridge> Set Protocol Parameters are italicized. For example: SHOW PORT slot number Gharacters within brackets represent optional parameters. For example: .
1 Overview This chapter lists the features and components of the InfoTower cabinet. Figure 1-1 shows the InfoTower cabinet. .
Overview cabinet Descrtptlon Cabinet Description The InfoTower cabinet is a hardware-only product. It provides additional SCSI drive capacity for either an InfoServer 100 or InfoServer 150 system. You can access SCSI drives in the Info'lbwer as you would internal InfoServer system drives.
Overview cabinet Description Front View Figure 1-2 shows the front view of the InfoTower cabinet. Figure 1-2 Front View of the InfoTower cabinet LJ-02S13-TlO Location •• • •.
Overview cabinet Description Rear View Figure 1-3 shows the rear view of the InfoTower cabinet.
2 Installation This chapter describes how to install the lnfoTower cabinet. Summary of Installation The following summarizes the steps to install an InfoTower cabinet. Each of these steps is described in more detail in the sections that follow: 1. Position the Info'lbwer 2. Verify InfoTower cabinet components 3. Prepare for the installation 4. Connect the power cable 5. Connect the SCSI cables for the lnfoServer 100 system 6. Connect the SCSI cables for the lnfoServer 150 system 7.
Installation Step One: Position the InfoTower. Choosing the Right Location Use the following guidelines to choose the best location for your InfoTower cabinet. Choosing an optimal operating environment is crucial in keeping your system operating at its best. • Carefully read all installation instructions before you tum on the power. • Keep the temperature between 10 to 35 degrees C (50 to 98 degrees F). • Keep the relative humidity between 10 to 85 percent.
Installation Step One: Position the InfoTower. Determining InfoTower Power Requirements The InfoTower cabinet uses a standard switch selectable 110/220 V, 50160 Hz, ac power source. To protect the InfoTower and its internal components, you should use an approved surge suppresser between the power source and the cabinet. Step Two: Verify InfoTower Cabinet Components.
Installation Step Three: Prepare for the Installation. Step Three: Prepare for the Installation. To prepare for the installation of the InfoTower cabinet, perform the following steps: 1. Make sure that all users terminate their sessions on the InfoServer system. If there are users on the system, then lock out any subsequent accesses by entering the SET SERVER STATE SHUT command at the InfoServer system console.
Installation Step Three: Prepare for the Installation. ____________ Culc:lado _______________ Para instalaci6n vertical de la InfoTower usa usted una plataforma montada en un recinto. For desktop orientation, use the template to attach the four rubber feet. 5. Unlock and open the cabinet door. Remove the protective insert. Save the insert for future shipping.
Installation Step Five: Connect SCSI cables for InfoServer 100 System. Step Five: Connect SCSI Cables for InfoServer 100 System. ______________________ N~e ______________________ If you have an lnfoServer 150 system, proceed to Step SiX: Connect SCSI Cables for the InfoServer 150 system. The InfoServer 100 system has one internal hard drive and up to two internal CD-ROM drives. The internal hard disk and one of the CD-ROM drives reside on the A bus.
Installation Step Five: Connect SCSI Cables for InfOServer 100 System. Figure 2-1 InfoServer 100 System with an InfoTower cabinet l l ............ \::1 - Tower Configuration _. .....
Installation Step Five: Connect SCSI cables for InfoServer 100 System. Figure 2-2 shows the connections from an InfoTower cabinet to an InfoServer 100 system. The InfoServer 100 has two SCSI buses: A and B. The A bus cannot be expanded. The B bus can be expanded using the external SCSI port. When setting the SCSI address, refer to Table 2-1.
Installation Step Five: Connect SCSI cables for InfoServer 100 System. Table 2-1 lists the drive switch settings for the InfoServer 100 system.
Installation Step Six: Connect SCSI Cables for InfoServer 150 System. Step Six: Connect SCSI Cables for InfoServer 150 System. The InfoServer 150 system contains an internal hard disk and one CD-ROM. Figure 2-3 shows the InfoServer 150 system with the InfoTower in the desktop and tower configurations. Figure 2-3 InfoServer 150 System with an InfoTower cabinet Tower Configuration ~-. I to - O..
Installation Step Six: Connect SCSI cables for InfoServer 150 System. When setting the SCSI addresses, refer to Table 2-2.
Installation Step Six: Connect SCSI cables for InfoServer 150 System. Figure 2-5 shows two InfoTower cabinets connected to the InfoServer 150 system. Figure 2-5 Connecting Two InfoTowers to an InfoServer 150 System LJ-02645-TIO Step Seven: Connect other External Devices. _______________________ N~e _______________________ You can use one of the two external SCSI connectors on the rear of the InfoTower cabinet to connect the InfoTower to the InfoServer system.
Installation Step Seven: Connect other External Devices. Figure 2-6 Connecting External Devices to the InfoTower cabinets To External Device To InfoServer System LJ·02647·TIO To connect other external devices, perform the following steps: 1. Make sure that the SCSI addresses of the external devices do not conflict with the labeled addresses of the SCSI drives contained in the InfoTower cabinet. 2.
Installation Step Eight: Turn on the Power to the InfoTower cabinet. Step Eight: Turn on the Power to the InfoTower Cabinet. 'fum the power on to the cabinet. The power switch is located near the fan at the rear of the cabinet. Tum the power on to any attached external SCSI devices. Step Nine: Turn on the Power to the InfoServer System. 'fum on the power to the InfoServer system. Example 2-1 shows the InfoServer .system console displays.
Installation Step Ten: Verify Drive Access. Example 2-2 SHOW DEVICE Display InfoServer> show device Device Device Device Device Name State Type Address DKl: On Hard Disk A/OOl DK2: On Compact Disc A/002 DK8: On Compact Disc B/OOO 019: On Compact Disc B/OOl OKlO: On Compact Disc B/002 DKll: On Compact Disc B/003 DKl2: On Compact Disc B/004 DKl3: On Compact Disc B/OOS DKlS: On Compact Disc B/007 Dev. Size/ Record Num.
3 Adding Additional SCSI Drives This chapter describes how to add additional drives to the InfoServer system and InfoTower cabinet. (The H056-drive mounting bracket option is purchased separately.) _______________________ Note _______________________ The power supply used in the InfoTower requires a minimum load 'of 3A on the +5V source for proper regulation. Ensure that the devices installed in the cabinet present a load to satisfy this requirement.
Adding Additional SCSI Drives Configuring Drives Table 3-1 (Cont.) Drive SwitcblJumper Settings Device Address 101 ID2 103 3 1 1 0 4 0 0 1 5 1 1 6 N/A 0 N/A N/A 7 1 1 1 1 = OnIIn 0= Offi'Out Insening Drives With the power off to both the InfoServer system and InfoTower cabinet, perform the following steps to insert a drive into the InfoTower cabinet: 1. Check that the SCSI ID jumper/switches are set correctly. 2. Mount the SCSI device into the drive mounting bracket as follows: a.
Adding Additional SCSI Drives Inserting Drives Figure 3-1 Drive Mounting Bracket LJ -02Sn-TIO ________________________ Note ________________________ The installation of non-Digital or Digital qualified devices in combinations not tested by Digital, may result in configurations that do not comply with EMC regulations or product safety requirements. b. Connect the 50-pin SCSI cable to the SCSI device. c. Plug the dc power connector into the SCSI device. d.
Adding Additional SCSI Drives Inserting Drives 5. Gently push the drive into the vacant slot until its front face is Hush with all other drives in the InfoTower cabinet as shown in· Figure 3-2. Figure 3-2 Properly seating Drives 6. To ensure propel' SCSI bus and power connectivity, cheek to see that the drive frame level' is in position and that the drive is locked into its slot as shown in Figure 3-3.
Adding Additional SCSI Drives Inserting Drives Figure 3-3 Driver Frame Lever 7. Tum the power on for both the InfoServer system and the InfoTower. Removing Drives _______________________ Note _______________________ Eject any removable media from the drive before performing the following procedures. With the power off to both the InfoServer system and InfoTower cabinet, perform the following steps to remove a drive from the InfoTower cabinet: 1. Unlock and fully open the InfoTower cabinet front door.
Adding Additional SCSI Drives Removing Drives 4. To remove the SCSI device from the drive mounting bracket, perform the following steps: . a. Remove the screws on the sides of the bracket holding the SCSI device in place. h. Disconnect the 50-pin SCSI cable and unplug the dc power connector as shown in Figure 3-1.
4 Troubleshooti ng This chapter describes how to troubleshoot the InfoTower cabinet. Problems and Suggested Solutions Table 4-1 lists problems and suggested solutions when troubleshooting an InfoTower cabinet: Table 4-1 Problems and Suggested Solutions Problem Solution Info'lbwer does not power on (fan is not Check the following: turning). • Power connections to InfoTower cabinet and power source. • Power outlet at power source with another device.
Troubleshooting Problems and Suggested SoluUons Table 4-1 (Cont.) Problems and Suggested Solutions Problem Solution InfoServer system does not boot fully. Follow suggestions for when the InfoServer system does not recognize an installed SCSI drive. Check for the following conditions: CD ROM drive does not accept a disc. CD ROM drive does not return a disc. 4-2 Troubleshooting • Power to the drive is present. • Drive is empty. • Drive is seated properly.
A Specifications Functional Table A-llists the functional specifications for the InfoTower cabinet. Table A-1 Functional Specifications Specification Value or Description System enclosure Desktop and Tower Storage capability Seven 5.
Specifications Functional Table A-1 (Cont.) Functional. Specifications Specification Value or Description Non-condensing maximum operating altitude 2.4 KM: (8000 feet) Physical Table A-2 lists the physical specifications for the InfoTower cabinet. Table A-2 Physical Specifications Specification Operating Non.
Specifications Input Electrical Table A-3 (Cont.) Input Characteristics - Electrical Specifications SpecHication Value or Description Apparent power 462 VA @ max. load, 120 V ac range 507 VA @ max. load, 220 V ac range Power factor .5 Inrush current 13.6 A @ 120 V ac, 9.9 A @ 220 Vac Efficiency 65% Output Electrical Table A-4 lists the output electrical specifications for the InfoTower cabinet.
Specifications Acoustic Values Acoustic Values Table A-5 and Table A-6 list the acoustic values for the InfoTower cabinet. Table A-5 Acoustic Values1 (Declared Values per ISO 9296 and ISO 7779) Idle Operate Sound Pressure Level lopAm, dBA Bystander Positions Idle Operate 4.7 4.7 33 33 4.7 4.8 33 33 4.7 4.
B Related Documentation Consult your Digital Sales representative for information on obtaining the documents listed in Table B-l.
c Field Replaceable Units Table C-llists the field replaceable units (FRUs) for the InfoTower. Table C-1 InfoTower FRUs Part Number FRU Description 12-30552-01 Terminator, SCSI 17-02008-01 Cable assembly, SCSI 68 pin to 50 pin, 3 it, BC56H-03 30-40426-01 Stand 70-30871-01 Drive mounting bracket assembly 17-03714-01 Cable assembly, 50 eonci., drive bracket, SCSI 17-03712-01 Cable assembly, 4 cond.
Index A E Acoustic values for InfoTower, A-4 Electrical specifications input for InfoTower, A-2 output for InfoTower, A-3 Expander See also Cabinet See also Installation description of cabinet, 1-2 Exterior SCSI interface ports, 1-4 External devices connecting to the lnfoTower, 2-13 B Bezels location of, 1-3 c Cabinet See also Installation and Configurations components of, 1-3, 1-4 description o~ 1-2 CD ROM configuring the drives, 3-1 inserting the drives, 3-2 removing the drives, 3-5 Configurations I
Info'lbwer (cont'd) acoustic values, A-4 description of cabinet, 1-2 functional specifications, A-I input electrical specifications, A-2 output electrical specifications, A-3 physical specifications, A-2 product features of, 1-1 Installation choosing the right location, 2-2 preparing for, 2-4 procedure, 2-1 to 2-16 L Lock door lock and keys, location of, 1-3 p Physical specifications for InfoTower, A-2 Ports exterior SCSI interface, 1-4 Positioning the Infoibwer, 2-1 Power turning on power to the InfoServ
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