Sgi Tp900 Storage Module; Overview - Silicon Graphics Origin 3900 User Manual

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Overview

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Chapter 10

SGI TP900 Storage Module

This chapter describes the function and physical components of the SGI TP900 storage
module in the following sections:
• "Overview" on page 155
• "External Components" on page 156
• "Technical Specifications" on page 160
• "Product Options" on page 160
The SGI TP900 storage unit is a 2U-high 8-drive storage system that provides compact,
high-capacity, high-availability JBOD (just a bunch of disks) storage. The enclosure
backplane connects the 8 drives on one SCSI bus. As an option, the storage unit can also
be configured on two SCSI buses (two strings of four drives).
This storage unit has the following features:
• Mounts in a standard 19-in. rack; available in factory-installed configurations with
the Origin 3900 servers.
• Uses SCSI Parallel Interface 3 (SPI-3) capable Low Profile (1-inch high) 3.5-inch disk
drives.
• Its drive carriers accept SGI-qualified 10,000- or 15,000-RPM U160 SCSI disk drives.
• Supports 36 GB and 146 GB drive capacities.
Note: For more information about the TP900 storage module, see the SGI Total
Performance 900 Storage System User's Guide.
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