RF31 Integrated Storage Element Installation Manual for BA200-Series Enclosures

This document is an installation manual for the Digital Equipment Corporation RF31 Integrated Storage Element (ISE), a half-height, 5-1/4-inch fixed-disk mass storage device. The RF31 ISE utilizes the Digital Storage System Interconnect (DSSI) bus and includes an on-board DSSI bus controller and MSCP server. It is designed for installation into BA213, BA215, and R215F enclosures.

The manual outlines procedures for qualified personnel, starting with unpacking the ISE and inspecting it for damage, while emphasizing precautions against electrostatic discharge and physical shock. It details the physical installation process for each enclosure type, including gaining access to mass storage bays, installing shock-mounting hardware and slide rails, and connecting power, Operator Control Panel (OCP), and DSSI cables.

Following physical installation, the document describes how to complete the setup:

1. Power-On Self-Test (POST): Explains the expected LED sequences (READY and FAULT) for successful startup and indications of failure.
2. Setting ISE Parameters: Guides users through accessing the PARAMS utility (via VMS, console commands, or MDM) to configure the ISE's allocation class, MSCP unit number, and optional node name. Unique DSSI node IDs are set either via DIP switches on the ISE module or dedicated plugs on the OCP.
3. Testing the ISE: Instructs on using the DRVTST program to perform a comprehensive hardware test (read/write or read-only) to verify functionality.

Finally, the manual provides troubleshooting procedures for addressing installation failures, including interpreting LED indicators and a step-by-step guide to diagnose issues related to cabling, power, DSSI node IDs, and terminating devices. The importance of data backup before installation and contacting Digital Customer Services for assistance is also highlighted.