Summary of Contents for CSS Laboratories ProRACK 8020 Series
- Page 1 User’s Guide ProRACK 8020 Series Rack Mount System 1641 McGaw Avenue Irvine, California 92614 P/N CHAS-PRORACK-8020-DOC Revision 1, October 1997...
- Page 3 CSS ProRACK 8020 Features • Holds up to 9 front-loading, hot swappable 3.5 inch SCSI disk drives with trays; 1 external 5.25 inch half-height drive bay, 2 external 3.5 inch drive bays • Available with SCSI-3 • Dual-redundant hot swappable 400 watt power supplies; Optional dual 500 watt, 750 watt or 1000 watt load sharing power supplies (not hot swappable) •...
- Page 4 FCC Standards The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) restricts the amount of radiation and radio frequency emissions coming from computing equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
- Page 5 To ensure compliance to FCC non-interference regulations, peripherals attached to this device require shielded I/O cables. NOTICE: The use of a non-shielded I/O cable with this device is in violation of U.S. Federal law and will not allow the device to meet the maximum emission limits. CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
- Page 6 CSS Laboratories, Inc. Product names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only, and may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. © 1997 by CSS Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved P/N CHAS-PRORACK-8020-DOC, Revision 1 October, 1997 ProRACK 8020...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section 1 - Introduction Overview ................1-1 The System Case ..............1-2 The Front Panel ............1-2 Removable Drive Trays ..........1-3 3.5 Inch Drive Bays ............. 1-3 5.25 Inch Drive Bay ............ 1-3 Control Panel ............... 1-4 The Rear Panel ............ - Page 8 Section 3 - Using the System Overview ................3-1 Installing SCSI Disk Drives ..........3-1 Passthru Inner Facing ..........3-1 Passthru Outer Facing ..........3-2 Mounting the Drive in the Tray ........3-2 Connecting the Drive to the Host System ....3-3 Installing 3.5 Inch and 5.25 Inch Drives ......
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Page 11: Section 1 - Introduction
Section 1 - Introduction Overview The ProRACK 8020 Rack Mount System is a hardened industrial grade chassis which supports up to nine 3.5 inch SCSI-3 hot-swappable drives mounted in removable drive trays secured to the chassis by a standard keylock; and a 20- slot passive backplane with up to four single board computers. -
Page 12: The System Case
The System Case The 16 gauge steel chassis measures 19” wide x 14” high x 25” deep. Front Loading Control Panel Drive Bays 3.5" Drive Bays 12 Speed 5.25" Drive Bay compact disc Dual Redundant Power Supply 2 Power Supply 1 Power Supplies ON/OFF Switch ON/OFF Switch... -
Page 13: Removable Drive Trays
Removable Drive Trays Each drive tray is provided with a keylock and two LEDs. The keylock prevents accidental removal of the tray, and maintains the drive’s connection to the power supply. Power LED Tray Lock Access LED Figure 1-2: The Removable Drive The LEDs indicate power on status and data access activity of the SCSI drive. -
Page 14: Control Panel
Control Panel The control panel provides reset buttons and power ON/OFF switches for up to four segments of a segmented passive backplane. Each segment of a backplane can be configured with a single board computer, creating a complete system. Depending on your particular configuration, up to four complete systems can be installed in the ProRACK 8020. -
Page 15: The Rear Panel
The Rear Panel The rear panel has these features: • Serial port options • Parallel port options • Single Board Computer ports: keyboard, on-board serial • 4-unit fan pack • Dual power supply ON/OFF switches • Expansion slot covers 4-Unit Fan Pack Port Connectors Load Sharing Swappable... -
Page 16: Power Supplies
The Single Board Computer provides access to several features through the feature connector slot. The features can include a keyboard connector, mouse connector and parallel port connector. The 4-unit fan pack provides cooling for the passive backplane, Single Board Computer(s) and add-in boards installed in the chassis. -
Page 17: Section 2 - Setting Up The System
Section 2 - Setting Up the System Overview This section describes the assembly of the ProRACK System. Once everything is connected, the system will be ready to power up and put to use. You will mount the slide rails on the system chassis and install the ProRACK in your 19”... -
Page 18: The Power Cord
The Power Cord The ProRACK comes with two insulated, grounded, three- pronged power cords, one for each supply. Plug the male end of the power cord into a grounded outlet. CSS strongly recommends that you use a surge protective device or unit with this and all computer equipment. -
Page 19: Mounting The Prorack In Your Rack
Mounting the ProRACK In Your Rack Follow these steps to install the slide rails on the ProRACK chassis and mount the ProRACK in your equipment rack: 1) Slide the smallest interior portion of the slide completely out of the assembly. 2) Mount the smallest interior portion of the slide to the chassis, using the #6/32 screws provided. -
Page 20: Starting Up
Starting Up Follow these steps: 1) Power up all peripherals first, i.e. printer and monitor. 2) Turn the system’s ON/OFF toggle to the ON position. 3) The system will boot, and load its operating system. The system’s BIOS is configured at the factory with default settings. -
Page 21: Section 3 - Using The System
Section 3 - Using the System Overview This sections describes several basic procedures: • Installing disk drives • Hot swapping disk drives • Installing 3.5 inch and 5.25 inch drives (optional) • Swapping power supplies • Maintaining the ProRACK Installing SCSI Disk Drives Installing the drive involves mounting the drive in the drive tray, and making the proper connections to the drive between the outer passthru facing and the host system. -
Page 22: Passthru Outer Facing
Passthru Outer Facing The outer facing is also a simple circuit board. It is actually mounted on the chassis, directly behind the drive bay. The board passes SCSI data to and from the host system, and LED power and the power supply from the host’s power supplies. -
Page 23: Connecting The Drive To The Host System
Connecting the Drive to the Host System 1) Attach one end of the four-pinned power cable to the SCSI passthru board (outer facing). Attach the other end to the power supply. The connectors are keyed for proper insertion. 2) After all disk drives and trays are installed, attach the SCSI data cable(s) to the drives and the controller, in their proper sequence. -
Page 24: Using The Power Supplies
Using The Power Supplies The power supplies are mounted in a large slide tray on the bottom of the chassis, and are accessible from the rear panel. The ProRACK is available with dual load sharing 400 watt, or 500 watt, 750 watt, or 1000 watt power supplies. The 400 watt power supplies are attached to the sliding tray’s rear panel. -
Page 25: Setting 110 Or 220 Vac
8) Slide the power supply back into the chassis. You are now ready power up the supply. Setting 110 or 220 VAC The power supply may be configured to operate with either 110 VAC or 220 VAC. Simply locate the red selector switch on the back of the system case. -
Page 26: Standard Maintenance
Standard Maintenance Follow these guidelines in maintaining the ProRACK System. • Do not eat, drink or smoke near the computer. • Use a surge protector with your system and any peripheral devices. Surges of power can destroy computer components and can also destroy data on an entire hard drive.
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