Integrated Storage Platform & DECraid+ Systems Inst/Owner

This document is the Installation/Owner's Guide for Digital Equipment Corporation's Integrated Storage Platform (ISP) and DECraid+ Storage Systems, published in November 1992.

Primarily intended for DIGITAL Customer Service or other qualified service personnel, the guide provides comprehensive information for installing, operating, and maintaining these systems.

Key topics covered include:

• System Overview: Descriptions and specifications for both ISP and DECraid+ systems, highlighting their use of H9702-MT enclosures, Rack-Mountable Hierarchical Storage Controllers (HSC), Storage Array Building Blocks (SABBs), and support for various RAID levels (0, 1, 0+1, 5).
• Pre-Installation: Detailed instructions on site preparation, including physical, electrical, and environmental specifications, as well as unpacking procedures.
• Installation: Step-by-step guides for installing both ISP and DECraid+ systems, covering enclosure attachment, cabling (CI, SDI/STI), and power connections.
• Operation & Maintenance: Information on starting the systems, recommended Field Replaceable Units (FRUs), removal and installation procedures for components like doors and side panels, HSC requester module usage rules, and detailed cable connection guidelines.
• Safety: The document places significant emphasis on safety, with numerous warnings (in multiple languages) regarding handling, stability, power disconnection, and proper environment during installation and servicing.