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- Page 1 SA106/TA867 Storage Subsystem User and Installation Guide EK–SA106–IM–001 Digital Equipment Corporation...
- Page 2 First Edition, August 1992 The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Digital Equipment Corporation. Digital Equipment Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
1–2 2–1 SA106 Rear View ........2–4 4–1... - Page 4 STI Interconnect Cables ......2–3 4–1 SA106 and TA867 Controls and Indicators ....4–2...
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Page 5: Preface
Preface This manual includes four chapters that provide the following information about the SA106-AA/AB and TA867-AA/AB Storage Subsystem. • User Information • Physical Installation • Acceptance Testing • Operation... -
Page 6: User Information
The SA106 storage subsystem (Figure 1–1): • Can be added to any installation that uses conventional ac power • Does not require any special site preparation The SA106 storage subsystem contains two compartments: • Upper compartment with one factory installed magazine tape subsystem •... -
Page 7: Sa106 Storage Subsystem
1–2 User Information Figure 1–1 SA106 Storage Subsystem S H R - X 0 1 7 7 _ 9 1 - D G... -
Page 8: Specifications
User Information 1–3 1.2 Specifications Table 1–1 lists the specifications of the SA106/TA867 storage subsystem. Table 1–1 Specifications Characteristic SA106/TA867 Storage Subsystem Data backup 42.0 GB capacity Performance 800 KB/s sustained data rate Power requirements 100-120/220-240 Vac (50/60 Hz) Weight 86.184 kg (190 lb) (SA106 only) -
Page 9: Physical Installation
Physical Installation 2.1 Site Planning Follow the requirements in this section to prepare a site for the SA106 and TA867 subsystems. 2.1.1 Space Requirements Leave enough space to remove the magazine tape subsystem from the front of the cabinet (about 1 meter). Also leave enough space to remove the SCSI/STI adapter assembly from the rear of the cabinet (about 1 meter). -
Page 10: Sti Interconnect Cabling
2–2 Physical Installation 2.1.4 STI Interconnect Cabling 1. Connect the STI cable(s) to the rear of the SA106 chassis (Figure 2–1). Each cable is secured with two captive screws. For cabling of the TA867, see the documentation in the TA867 Kit. - Page 11 Physical Installation 2–3 Table 2–1 lists part numbers and lengths of cables that can be connected to an SA106 storage subsystem: Table 2–1 STI Interconnect Cables Part numbers Length BC26V–03 .914 m (3 ft) BC26V–06 1.828 m (6 ft) BC26V–12 3.657 m (12 ft)
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Page 12: Sa106 Rear View
2–4 Physical Installation Figure 2–1 SA106 Rear View A PORT (STI B PORT CABLE) SCSI SHR-x0172_92.epsf... -
Page 13: Acceptance Testing
The two diagnostic tests for the SA106 and TA867 subsystems are ILTAPE and ILEXER: In-Line Tape Diagnostic (ILTAPE)–A canned sequence diagnostic • that tests the SA106 and TA867 functions by using the basic tape commands. • In-Line Exerciser (ILEXER) — This diagnostic exercises from 1 to 10 units in any combination of disk and drives connected to an HSC. -
Page 14: Operation
Operation 4.1 Controls and Indicators The following are the indicators and switches on the SCSI/STI adapter module: • Port select • Fault • Ready • Unit number 4–1... - Page 15 4–2 Operation Table 4–1 lists the function and state of each control/indicator: Table 4–1 SA106 and TA867 Controls and Indicators Control /Indicator Function/State Port Select A In the enable (in) position, PORT SELECT A allows the HSC to access port A. Under microprogram control, the HSC can then cause port A to go on line.
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Page 16: Sa106 And Ta867 Controls And Indicators
Operation 4–3 Figure 4–1 SA106 and TA867 Controls and Indicators INDICATOR FAULT B PORT A PORT UNIT NUMBER S H R - X 0 1 7 0 _ 9 1 - D G... - Page 17 4–4 Operation NOTE The TA867 configuration will depend on your cabinet installation. Controls and indicators on the SA106 and TA867 subsystems are identical. See the Tx867 Series Magazine Tape Subsystem Owner’s Manual (EK– TX867–OM) for information on operating the magazine tape subsystem.
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