StorageWorks Solutions BA350-K Series (8-Bit) Deskside Expansion Pedestals Users Guide

This user guide, "StorageWorks BA350-K Series (8-Bit) Deskside Expansion Pedestals Users Guide," by Digital Equipment Corporation, provides comprehensive instructions for the installation and operation of the BA350-K series deskside expansion pedestals. These pedestals are designed to house StorageWorks building block (SBB) shelves, which in turn accommodate various storage devices (disk drives, tape drives, CD-ROMs) to form flexible mass storage arrays.

The guide is intended for personnel responsible for designing, configuring, installing, and maintaining these deskside expansion pedestals. It covers:

• Introduction: Description of the pedestals, their features, components, power, cooling mechanisms, and product specifications.
• Assembly: Procedures for assembling a pedestal, primarily for informational purposes as units are factory-assembled. This includes details on air flow control baffles.
• Installation: In-depth guidance on planning the installation, selecting the appropriate area (including FCC compliance considerations), unpacking, connecting SCSI cables, installing power cords, integrating SBBs, checking pedestal operation, and connecting to a SCSI controller.
• Operation & Maintenance: Procedures for determining operational status, replacing SBBs (with notes on hot, warm, and cold swap procedures), replacing blower assemblies, and disassembling the pedestal.

The document emphasizes considerations such as SCSI bus compatibility, proper cooling, and safety warnings for handling and component replacement. It also notes that it supplements other related StorageWorks user guides.