BA42 DSSI Expander Installation Manual

This document is the BA42 DSSI Expander Installation Manual, published in December 1992 by Digital Equipment Corporation.

It provides comprehensive instructions for the installation and configuration of the BA42 DSSI Storage Expander, and for adding or upgrading RF3x-EK hard disk drives within it.

Key topics covered include:

• Initial installation of the BA42 DSSI Expander: This involves checking the shipment, setting up the expander, determining and configuring DSSI ID numbers for hard drives, and connecting the expander to a system unit or to another expander in a daisy-chain.
• Installing RF3x-EK hard disk drives: Detailed steps for preparing the expander box (including cover removal), attaching drive brackets and shock isolators, determining appropriate drive locations, and connecting internal DSSI, power, and Remote Front Panel cables.
• Verifying system configuration: Instructions on how to confirm that the installed expanders and drives are recognized by the system, along with troubleshooting steps if they are not.

The manual also includes important safety cautions regarding static electricity and power procedures.