Packard Bell ST8000 Computer Drive User Manual


 
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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.
1 Power off your computer system or workstation.
2 Be 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.
3 Identify 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.
Ultra Extender
Option Card
I/O Interface Card
Slave Cabinet
4 Install 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.
5 Identify 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.