SentinelRAID 170 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual
connects to a PC
An LCD panel is conveniently attached to the front of the controller box and can also be used for controller configuration and troubleshooting. The LCD panel has three navigation buttons and three
1.1.2 Enclosure
The SR controller enclosure is divided into a front and rear section.
1.1.2.1 Controller Box
The controller box contains both the controller board and the separately purchased, independently installed DIMM modules. Two optional items, the daughter board and the battery backup unit (BBU) module, are also installed in the controller box. To access the controller board it is necessary to remove the top cover of the controller box. The top cover is secured to the controller box with four retention screws, two on each side.
WARNING:
Although the controller board can be accessed by removing the enclosure top cover, it should always be remembered that the controller board is a very sensitive component and can be easily damaged. When accessing the controller board it is imperative that all safety precautions stipulated in Chapter 2 are strictly adhered to.
1.1.2.2 Front Side
The LCD panel located on the front panel is used to configure and manage the controller and storage devices to which it is attached. It is connected to the controller board with a ribbon cable.
1.1.2.3 Rear Side
The rear side of the SR controller chassis provides access to the
1.1.2.4 Mounting Holes
The controller can be installed into an industrial standard
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