Connecting the Scsi Cables | Promise Technology TX4, TX8 instruction

CONNECTING THE SCSI CABLES

Installation of the UltraTrak100 disk array is very similar to the installation of a standard SCSI drive. The SCSI connector accepts the standard 68-pin LVD SCSI connector used on most LVD SCSI devices. Refer to your system and/or SCSI host adapter manual for additional installation procedures that may apply to your system or host adapter.

	SCSI-IN	COM-1
	SCSI-IN
SCSI Connector Input	SCSI-OUT
	/TERM
SCSI Connector
Output/Terminator
Power Switch
O	I
		115
Voltage Select Switch

Figure 2. Back of UltraTrak100 TX4 (see Figure 8 for TX8)

Caution

To prevent possible damage to the array or system, ensure that system power is OFF before connecting the cables.

SCSI CABLE CONNECTION AND TERMINATION

Two 68-pin wide SCSI connectors are provided on the back of the enclosure for connecting the array to the system. These connectors are used in one of two ways:

•If the UltraTrak100 disk array is the only external SCSI device, or is the last external device in a daisy-chained configuration, connect the incoming cable

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Promise Technology user manual Connecting the Scsi Cables, Back of UltraTrak100 TX4 see for TX8

Contents

ULTRATRAK100 TX4 ULTRATRAK100 TX8 Important Data Protection Information CopyrightTrademarks Radio Frequency Interference Statement Table of Contents RAID Page Architectural Description Introduction Feature Benefit Features and Benefits Unpack ULTRATRAK100 Install Hard DrivesConfiguration Getting Started UltraTrak100 Disk Drive Access TX4 Shown Back of UltraTrak100 TX4 see for TX8 Connecting the Scsi Cables Daisy Chaining Several UltraTrak100s Together Assign a Scsi ID Connect Power Cable and Switch Power on Configure the ULTRATRAK100 Press SEL to Save Changes Advantages Disadvantages Choosing a RAID Level RAID 0+1 Characteristics/Advantages Disadvantages Jbod Partition and Format the Array Critical & Offline Arrays MaintenanceDrive Status Indicators Indicator Color Meaning Replacing a Disk Drive Module REBUILDING/SYNCHRONIZING Fault Tolerant ArraysWhen a Disk Drive Fails Drive Carrier Drive Replacement Replacing a Power Supply Module TX8 only Connecting Cables to Disk Drive Back of UltraTrak100 TX8 Type of Interface Name Comments ULTRATRAK100 Front Panel Interface Array Functional Error ModeConfiguration Mode LCD Messages View Status View Status Configure Array Configure CacheConfigure Scsi View Enclosure View Controller InfoView Cache Stats View Array Information View Controller Information 5009 RPM Temperature 30C/86FArray 0 Size 12GB RAID 0 Functional Create/Cancel Delete Array Auto Array SetupPress SEL to Create Press Exit to Cancel What you can do View Drive Assignments Define Array Maxtor Asng In Ary IBM Asng In Ary No Free Disk What you can do RAID Level 4KB 8KB IBM Assigned Maxtor Free Maxtor Free Wipe out disk Synchronize Array Disable Buzzer Rebuild/Sync Pri. Low Array ID Write Back Write CacheWrite Cache What you can do Write Back Write Thru What you can do ID Selected Mode Press Or to move these items on the LCD What you can do Scsi ID European Tech Support Technical Support ServicesContacting Promise Support USA Tech Support Center China Office Pacific Rim Sales Office Disclaimer of Other Warranties Limited WarrantyPage Returning Product for Repair USA & Canada Your Responsibilities Introduction to RAID Appendix a Technology Background RAID 1 Mirroring RAID 0+1 STRIPING/MIRROR RAID 3 Block Striping with Parity Drive RAID 5 Block and Parity Striping Jbod Spanning Appendix B Frequently Asked Questions Why can’t I see the drives on the UltraTrak100 under FDISK?