StorageWorks Solutions BA346-K Series Deskside Expansion Pedestal User's Guide

This document is the User's Guide for the Digital Equipment Corporation BA346-K Series Deskside Expansion Pedestal, an enclosure designed for creating user-defined storage arrays using the Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) bus.

The guide provides comprehensive procedures for the pedestal's installation, configuration, and maintenance. Key aspects covered include:

• Introduction: Details the product's features (e.g., single-ended 8/16-bit SCSI-2 bus, capacity for seven 3.5-inch StorageWorks Building Blocks (SBBs), power and cooling specifications), and available options (for 5.25-inch devices, dual bus, and stability).
• Installation: Instructions on selecting an appropriate site (emphasizing SCSI bus length and required airflow clearance), unpacking and packing procedures (with safety warnings), and steps for preparing the pedestal for operation, including mounting optional components, connecting power and SCSI cables, and installing SBBs.
• Operation: How to power on the pedestal, interpret device status via LEDs, and different methods for replacing SBBs (hot, warm, or cold swap), highlighting critical warnings about data integrity based on SCSI controller support.
• Configuration: Guidance on configuring the pedestal's internal SCSI buses and setting device addresses using jumpers and switches. It also includes specifications for SCSI bus types, transfer rates, maximum lengths, and recommended cabling.

The document is intended for individuals responsible for configuring, installing, and maintaining these storage pedestals.