About This Guide - Silicon Graphics InfiniteStorage TP9300 User Manual

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About This Guide

This guide provides an overview of the SGI InfiniteStorage TP9300 and TP9300S. It
covers routine operation and replacement procedures and provides troubleshooting and
reference information for all customer-replaceable components. All references to the
TP9300 apply equally to the TP9300S unless otherwise specified.
The SGI InfiniteStorage TP9300 is a highly scalable RAID storage system designed for
continuous availability. Some of the features of the system include hot-swappable
components, easy expansion, and redundant power and cooling systems.
The InfiniteStorage TP9300S RAID storage subsystem has nearly identical features as the
InfiniteStorage TP9300 but uses Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) drives
rather than fibre channel attached (SCSI-protocol) drives.
This guide is intended for system operators and service technicians who have extensive
knowledge of Fibre Channel network technology and computer system operation,
maintenance, and repair.
Use this guide to learn about all of the following:
• The parts of your system: the rack, controller enclosures, and expansion enclosures
• Operating your system correctly
• Replacing failed components
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