Intel SYSTEM 310 Hardware Integration Manual page 29

CHAPTER 3
CALCULATING Y TEM COMPATIBILITY
The first two chapters explained how to recognize the hardware in
the chassis. They also explained what the different hardware does
and which parts you can change.
This chapter can help you integrate new hardware into a working
system by describing how to use the system and board specifications
to calculate compatibility. Hardware is compatible with the System
310 if it meets the three criteria listed below. Each point is
expanded into a section in this chapter.
Physical compatibility
You must be able to fit hardware, from the boards to the
peripherals, into the system without having to rework
mountings.
2. Electrical compatibility
Hardware must adhere to the interface specifications of the
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System 310. For example, added boards must be not only
MULTIBUS-compatible, but their total power requirements
must not exceed the total power available.
3. Operational compatibility
Hardware pieces must work together. For example, addresses
cannot overlap, and system interrupts and bus priorities given
to new boards must not preempt those of boards already in the
system.
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USING PAR S HA FI
You (a qualified service technician) can change disk drives enclosed
by the chassis, change connectors enclosed by the back panel, or
change circuit boards enclosed by the cardcage. This section
describes the physical characteristics of these enclosures so you can
decide if a drive or board you want to add will fit.
DISK DRIVES
The System 310 uses 5x-inch disk drives and provides standard
mounting holes for both hard and flexible drives from several
manufacturers. Only 5i-inch drives fit into the mounting holes and
x " " ~x
openings in the chassis. You can find more information about the
number and type of drives available in the System
310
Disk
Configuration. Guide.
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