Table Of Contents - Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf Hardware User's Manual

Revision Record
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About This Guide
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1 Product Overview
1.1 Product Description ...........................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Shelf Features .....................................................................................................................1-5
1.3 Controller Shelf Enclosure ................................................................................................1-5
1.4 Shelf Cabinet Installation ..................................................................................................1-7
1.5 Shelf Major Components...................................................................................................1-7
1.5.1 RAID Array Controller ...............................................................................................1-7
1.5.2 Device I/O Module ......................................................................................................1-8
1.5.3 Host I/O Module ....................................................................................................... 1-10
1.5.4 Shelf Cooling ............................................................................................................ 1-12
1.5.5 Controller Shelf Power Supplies............................................................................. 1-12
1.5.6 Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS)..................................................................... 1-13
1.6 6-Slot Device Expansion Shelf (Optional) ................................................................... 1-14
1.7 Connecting the RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf to a Host System....................... 1-14
1.8 Specifications .................................................................................................................. 1-19
2 RAID Array Controller
2.1 Controller Overview ..........................................................................................................2-1
2.2 Controller Features.............................................................................................................2-3
2.3 Controller Reset and LED Indicators ...............................................................................2-5
2.4 Flexible RAID Set Configuration .....................................................................................2-6
2.5 Performance Enhancements ..............................................................................................2-7
2.5.1 Custom Components ...................................................................................................2-7
2.5.2 Efficient Write and Read Algorithms........................................................................2-7
2.6 RAID Levels Supported.....................................................................................................2-8
2.6.1 RAID 0..........................................................................................................................2-9
2.6.2 RAID 1....................................................................................................................... 2-11
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