Packard Bell ST8000, 5800 manual One Dual-Bus Cabinet and Two Single-Bus Cabinets

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One Dual-Bus Cabinet and Two Single-Bus Cabinets

With this configuration you can create an array that contains twelve (12) drives per channel on a differential host adapter. If you are using multiple differential host adapters you can further expand your capacity.

1Power off your computer system or workstation.

2Be sure to complete the “Setup” and “Component Installation” sections described earlier in this Guide. The DEU ships from the factory with I/O Interface cards installed in both card slots.

Caution: Exercise care when handling any electrical components.

3Identify which subsystem will be the master cabinet. Loosen the two thumb screws and remove the I/O Interface card on the lower or left side card slot.

I/O Interface Card

Slave Cabinet

Ultra Extender

Option Card

4Install an Ultra Extender Option card into the lower or left side card slot and tighten the thumb screws. The card is keyed and will install only one way, component side up or to the right. Do not overtighten the thumb screws.

5Identify which subsystem will be the Slave #1 cabinet. Loosen the two thumb screws and remove the I/O Interface card on the upper or right side card slot.

PRINTER NOTE: Page size 9” x 9.25”. Align this page to top, right hand corner. Back box bleeds off top and right edge. Left side of page extends to 9.25 inches.

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Packard Bell ST8000, 5800 manual One Dual-Bus Cabinet and Two Single-Bus Cabinets