BoxHill ModBox5000Array Me032-20

Mod Box 5000 SCSI
Storage System
Installation
(Rev. 2.0)
Updated: 8/5/98
manl-0032-r2.0
Box Hill Systems Corporation
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Mod Box 5000 SCSI Storage System Installation
(Rev. 2.0)
Important Safety Instructions

When using this product, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following:
1. Follow all instructions provided with this product.

2. Installation and service of this product requires the experience of qualified service
personnel.
3. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the
marking label.
4. Do not block or cover the ventilation openings. This product should not be installed in a
cabinet or closet unless proper ventilation is provided.
5. Fuses should only be changed by an authorized service technician.
6. Do not make mechanical or electrical modifications to the equipment.
7. Do not use a 3-to-2 prong adapter at the receptacle; use of this type of adapter may
result in risk of electrical shock and/or damage this product.
8. Do not connect the AC Power to the Drawer Unit when removed from cabinet
subassembly.
9. Do not violate the maximum output rating of the auxiliary power receptacle.
10. Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by
items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
11. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electrical
shock.
12. Do not use this product in an outdoor environment or near water, for example, in a wet
basement location.
13. Use CAUTION when moving the stacked product. The product may become unstable,
causing serious damage.
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Electrical Specifications
Voltage:
100-120/200-240 V~
Current:
6/3 Amperes
Frequency:
50/60 Hz
Environmental Specifications (Operational)

Temperature: 0 to 35 C
32 to 95F
Humidity:
20% to 80% Non-Condensing
Altitude:
305 meters Below Sea Level (BSL) to 3,048 meters

Above Sea Level (ASL)
1,000 feet (BSL) to 10,000 feet ASL
Note: Where the ambient temperature differs significantly from the temperature in which this
product was stored, wait at least two hours before supplying power to this product.
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Wichtige Sicherheitsvorschriften
Um die Gefahr von Brnden, elektrischen Schlgen und Verletzungen zu vermeiden, sollten beim Umgang mit
diesem Gert stets die folgenden grundlegenden Sicherheitsvorschriften beachtet werden:
1. Alle dem Gert beiliegenden Anweisungen sind zu befolgen.

2. Gerteinstallation und -wartung drfen nur von geschultem Fachpersonal durchgefhrt
werden.
3. Andere als auf dem Hinweisetikett vermerkte Stromquellen sind zu vermeiden.
4. Stets die Lftungsffnungen freihalten. Das Gert nur in gut belfteten Schrnken
installieren.
5. Sicherungen nur von autorisierten Elektrikern auswechseln lassen.
6. Keine nderungen mechanischer oder elektrischer Natur am Gert vornehmen.
7. Die Einschubeinheit nie auerhalb des Schranks unter Strom setzen.
8. Niemals die maximale Nennleistung der zustzlichen Netzsteckdose berschreiten.
9. Netzkabel so verlegen, da niemand auf sie treten kann und keine Gegenstnde auf
ihnen zu liegen kommen, die sie beschdigen knnen. Dies gilt insbesondere fr Kabel in
der Nhe von Steckern, Netzsteckdosen und den Netzanschlu des Gertes.
10. Niemals Gegenstnde in Schrankschchte einfhren und/oder mit Spannungszentren in
Verbindung bringen. Dies kann zu Kurzschlssen und somit zu Brnden oder
elektrischen Schlgen fhren.
11. Das Gert nie im Freien oder in der Nhe von Wasser, z.B. feuchten Kellern, betreiben.
12. Den Gerteaufbau nur mit uerster VORSICHT bewegen, um ein Herabfallen und
damit die Beschdigung von Teilen zu vermeiden.
Diese Sicherheitsvorschriften Unbedingt

Aufbewahren
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Technische Daten
Spannung:
100-120/200-240 V~
Stromstrke:
6/3 Ampere
Frequenz:
50/60 Hz
Umgebungsanforderungen (Betrieb)
Temperatur:
0 bis 35 C
Feuchtigkeit:
20 bis 80% Nicht-kondensierend
Hhe:
305 m unter (u.M.) bis 3048 m ober dem Meeresspiegel (o.M.)
Hinweis: Falls sich die Betriebs- wesentlich von den Lagerungsbedingungen unterscheiden, sollten
von der Aufstellung bis zum Netzanschlu des Gertes mindestens 2 Stunden vergehen.
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Configuration Information
Name of your Box Hill Representative
Product Number
Serial Number
Revision Code/Drive Firmware Level
Date of Installation
CPU Model/Host name
Operating System
Additional Equipment/Upgrades
Extended Warranty (if applicable)

Contract Number
Expiration Date
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1) Send email to support@boxhill.com
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of the item can be ordered at that time. When you return the item, note the RMA Number on the address
label:
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New York, N.Y. 10013
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1
Introduction
Introduction............................................................................................... 1.1
Documentation Conventions ........................................................... 1.1
CHAPTER 2
SCSI Overview
Introduction............................................................................................... 2.1
SCSI .......................................................................................................... 2.1
Controlling Noise............................................................................ 2.2
Cables and Connectors ................................................................... 2.3
Reference Documents...................................................................... 2.3
Summary ................................................................................................... 2.4
CHAPTER 3
Mod Box Overview

Introduction............................................................................................... 3.1
Unpacking ................................................................................................. 3.1
The Packaging................................................................................. 3.1
Unpacking ....................................................................................... 3.1
Important Features .................................................................................... 3.2
Rear of Slot...................................................................................... 3.2
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Drawer ............................................................................................ 3.5
CHAPTER 4
Setting Up Your Mod Box 5000 System

Introduction............................................................................................... 4.1
Choosing an Installation Area................................................................... 4.1
Environment .................................................................................... 4.1
Power Requirements ....................................................................... 4.2
Installing Mod Box 5000 Drawers............................................................ 4.2
Connecting SCSI Cables and Terminators ............................................... 4.2
Combining Narrow and Wide Components .................................... 4.3
Choosing SCSI IDs ................................................................................... 4.4
Sun................................................................................................... 4.5
IBM.................................................................................................. 4.5
HP ................................................................................................... 4.5
SGI .................................................................................................. 4.8
Windows NT .................................................................................... 4.8
Connecting Power Cable(s) ...................................................................... 4.9
Double Checking Your System ................................................................ 4.9
Powering Up Your System ....................................................................... 4.9
CHAPTER 5
Modifying your Mod Box 5000 Configuration

Introduction............................................................................................... 5.1
The Basics................................................................................................. 5.1
Locating the Buses .......................................................................... 5.1
SCSI Bus Cables.............................................................................. 5.2
Safety Tips ....................................................................................... 5.2
Combining Two Chassis........................................................................... 5.2
Separating a Chassis ................................................................................. 5.3
Joining Two Buses.................................................................................... 5.4
Splitting a Bus........................................................................................... 5.6
Replacing a Drawer .................................................................................. 5.8
Re-installing your Modified Mod Box 5000 ............................................ 5.9
APPENDIX A
Technical Support
Introduction............................................................................................... A.1
Warranty Information ............................................................................... A.1
Standard Warranty.......................................................................... A.1
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Extended Warranty ......................................................................... A.1
Identifying a Defective Part ...................................................................... A.2

Interpreting Product Numbers .................................................................. A.2
Notifying Box Hill Technical Support...................................................... A.3
Returning Material to Box Hill ................................................................. A.4
APPENDIX B
Specifications
Slot Specifications .................................................................................... B.1
Environmental Specifications ................................................................... B.2
Electrical Specifications ........................................................................... B.2
SCSI Bus Specification............................................................................. B.3
INDEX
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1 Introduction
Introduction
This manual explains how to install and modify your Box Hill Mod Box
5000 storage system. Information specific to the storage devices enclosed
in the Mod Box 5000 and to the platform(s) on which they will be
installed can be found in the documentation that Box Hill provides with
each device.
Box Hill documentation conventions are explained in the remainder of
this chapter.
Chapter 2 contains a brief overview of SCSI technology. Chapter 3
describes the features of the Mod Box. Basic information about setting up
and configuring your Box Hill system can be found in Chapter 4. The
procedures for changing your Mod Box 5000 configuration (combining or
separating chassis; joining or splitting buses) are described in Chapter 5.
Appendix A contains warranty information, product number information,
and instructions on how to contact Box Hill Technical Support.
Specifications for the Mod Box 5000 and for SCSI connectors are listed
in Appendix B.
Documentation Conventions
Within the text, filenames, commands, and screen quotations appear in
Courier (or typewriter) typeface. Input and output examples are also in
Courier; they are usually framed, like those shown below.
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1. Introduction
Input is bold and uses the #-prompt. Output is regular weight:

# pwd
/home/james/manuals/conventions
Variable input and output elements are italicized:

# rm filename
Optional input and possible output is shown in square brackets:

# ls [-l]
Choices between or among non-optional input elements are enclosed in

curly brackets and divided by vertical bars:
# cpio {-i|-o|-p}
1.2
2 SCSI Overview
Introduction
Box Hills storage systems use the Small Computer Systems Interface
(SCSI) standard to communicate, or interface, with the systems they
serve. This chapter presents a quick overview of SCSI, its various
classifications, and some important notes about cables, terminators, and
connectors.
SCSI
The Small Computer Systems Interface is the American National
Standards Committee X3T9.2 standard for interfacing multiple computers
and devices. SCSI is a local I/O bus through which a variety of different
devices and one or more host bus adaptors can communicate and
exchange informationusing a universal, parallel, system level
interfaceindependent of the rest of the system.
The SCSI standard has been developed to include two bus widths (8 bit,
sometimes called narrow, and 16 bit, or wide) and three signal types:
single-ended (SE), high-voltage differential (HVD), and low-voltage
differential (LVD). Parallel with these developments, the speed at which
data is transferred over the bus has also increased. Each improvement in
transfer rate resulted in a new standard: SCSI-1, Fast SCSI (also know as
SCSI-2), Ultra SCSI, and Ultra2 SCSI.
These three properties (bus width, signal type, and signal speed) can be
combined to create buses with various characteristics. For example, a bus
could be a narrow (8 bit), SE, Ultra SCSI bus, or it could be a wide
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(16 bit), LVD, Ultra2 SCSI bus. However, some combinations are not
allowed because of limitations of the older technology and some are
simply not used in the industry.
Table 2.1 shows the maximum bus length and the maximum number of
devices for each allowable configuration.
Table 2.1: SCSI Terminology
SCSI
Configuration
Maximum
Transfer
Rate(MB/sec.)
Bus
Width
(Bits)
Maximum
Number of
Devices
Maximum Bus Length

(Feet/Meters)
SE
HVDa
LVDb
SCSI-1
19.7/6
82/25
19.7/6
Fast SCSI
10
9.8/3
82/25
9.8/3
Fast Wide SCSI
20
16
16
9.8/3
82/25
9.8/3
20
4.9/1.5
82/25
4.9/1.5
20
9.8/3
82/25
9.8/3
40
16
16
N/A
82/25
N/A
40
16
4.9/1.5
82/25
4.9/1.5
40
16
9.8/3
82/25
9.8/3
80
16
16
N/Ac
N/Ac
39/12
Ultra SCSI
Wide Ultra SCSI
Wide Ultra2 SCSI
a. HVD is also called differential. HVD cannot be mixed with single-ended or LVD components.
b. LVD is sometimes referred to as Ultra2 because only LVD signals can be used at Ultra2
speeds. If LVD components are mixed with SE components then the entire bus behaves like
a SE bus.
c. Single-ended and high-voltage differential will not operate at Ultra2 speeds.
Controlling Noise
When a signal travels through a cable it can be distorted by noise.
Limiting cable lengths is one way to control that noise. See the column
labeled Maximum Bus Length in Table 2.1.
Also, when a signal reaches the end of a bus it can reflect back along the
bus and cause interference. Therefore, the bus must be terminated at
both ends. A terminator is an electrical circuit which prevents this
reflection by absorbing the signal when it reaches the end of the bus.
A typical configuration is shown in Figure 2.1. The bus is terminated at
both endsat the host (internally on the host bus adaptor) and at the
device farthest away from the host.
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2.SCSI Overview
Figure 2.1: Typical SCSI Configuration
Host
Disk
Disk
Tape
Terminator
(Internally Terminated
by Host Bus Adaptor)
The signal type, bus width, and connector type dictate the type of
terminator needed for an individual bus. HVD buses must be terminated
with HVD terminators. Because most LVD devices will also operate in
single ended mode, it is possible to mix LVD and SE units on the same
bus. However, if any component on the bus is SE (including the
terminators), the LVD devices will operate as SE devices (see Footnote b
in Table 2.1). Table 2.2 lists the terminators that should be used on narrow
and wide buses with various signal types and connector types. Only
configurations that can be used with Box Hill equipment are shown.
Table 2.2: SCSI Terminators
Bus Width Signal Connector
(Bits)
Type
Type
Box Hill Product

Number
Terminator Label
SCSI-2
TERM-SCSI2-ACT/S
S.E. ACTIVE
Centronics
TERM-CENT-ACT/SE
DM800-09-R Type: ACTIVE
SCSI-2
TERM-SCSI2-DIFF
DM-2000-01-0 Type: DIFF
Centronics
TERM-CENT-DIFF
DM800-08-0 Type: DIFF
SE
SCSI-3
TERM-WIDE-SE
869516-1 S.E. ACTIVE Pa
HVD
SCSI-3
TERM-WIDE-DIFF
869515-1 DIFFERENTIAL Pb
LVD
SCSI-3
TERM-WIDE-LVD
796051-1 LVD/SE ACTIVE
SE
Narrow
(8 bits)
HVD
Wide
(16 bit)
a. Some Box Hill terminators of this type are simply labeled ACTIVE.
b. Some Box Hill terminators of this type are simply labeled DIFFERENTIAL.
Cables and Connectors

Narrow SCSI (8 bit) devices can be connected together with standard, 50conductor SCSI cables. Wide SCSI (16 bit) devices can be connected
together with standard, 68-conductor SCSI cables. Pin assignments for
the connectors on these cables can be found in Table B.5. A variety of
cable connector types are available from Box Hill. The connectors on
your system depend on your chassis type and host bus adaptor.
Reference Documents
For more information about SCSI, check the resources listed here.
ANSI X3.131-1986 Small Computer System Interface Specification
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2.SCSI Overview
ANSI X3.131 Small Computer System Interface - II Standards, Rev. 10L

ANSI X3T9.2 Small Computer System Interface - III Parallel Interface,
Draft Standards, Rev. 12b (7 June 1993)
Summary
The information in this section should help you to understand a bit about
the SCSI standard and how it works. There are many instances where a
faulty connector, a mismatched or misplaced terminator, or too long a bus
causes system errors or failure. Being aware of these basics can help you
to pinpoint or prevent problems that may arise with your system.
2.4
3 Mod Box Overview
Introduction
This chapter is an overview of unpacking procedures and the physical
features of the Mod Box 5000.
Unpacking
The Packaging
Before unpacking, inspect the shipping cartons for damage.
Save all cartons and packaging materials; you will need them should you
want to ship your system. You will void the Box Hill warranty if parts are
shipped in improper packaging. If you lose or damage your shipping
materials, your Box Hill representative can provide replacements.
Unpacking
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All electronic parts are subject
to damage from static electric
discharge. Be sure to observe
anti-static precautions when
handling this equipment.
Carefully remove the equipment from the cartons. Inspect the equipment
for damage. If there is evidence of damage to any Box Hill product,
contact Box Hill immediately. A Box Hill system generally contains the
following items:
Documentation
System chassis with drive drawers (Drawers and chassis may ship in
separate cartons.)
SCSI data cable(s)
SCSI terminator(s)
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Multi-bus Mod Box 5000
configurations will be shipped
with one SCSI data cable and
one terminator per bus.
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3. Mod Box Overview
AC power cableAn additional AC power cable is shipped with

chassis that have more than six half-height or four full-height slots.
Power interconnect cords (PIC)
Systems with tape drives will also come with one data tape cartridge
and one cleaning tape.
Important Features
Before installing your Box Hill Mod Box 5000 system, you should
familiarize yourself with the equipment. The term Mod Box chassis
refers to one or more Mod Box slots stacked on top of one another.
Each slot can hold a drawer. See Figure 3.1. (For cosmetic purposes,
some slots may contain blanks.)
Mod Box slots are available in full-height and half-height versions so
they may hold full- or half-height drive devices.
A chassis can hold up to 10 half-height slots, 5 full-height slots, or an
equivalent combination of full- and half-height slots.
A chassis can contain individual SCSI buses for each slot, a single bus
connecting all of the slots, or any possible combination of slots per
bus.
Mod Box chassis can also be mounted in standard equipment rack
cabinets. Please contact your Box Hill representative for information
on rack cabinets and rack-mounting hardware.
Figure 3.1: Mod Box 5000 Chassis (1 slot) with Drawer (partially inserted)
Slot
Drawer
Drive Inside Drawer
Rear of Slot
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slots AC power outlet.
3.2
AC Power Inlets and Outlets

Power for each Mod Box slot is supplied via the AC power inlet. See
Figure 3.2. If your Mod Box chassis consists of more than one slot, power
interconnect cords (PICs) can be used to daisy-chain slots together by
connecting one slots power outlet connector to an adjacent slots inlet.
See Figure 4.6 on page 4.9.
3. Mod Box Overview
Figure 3.2: Mod Box 5000 Rear Panel Features
Power Outlet
Power Inlet
Chassis Serial Number
Chassis Product Number
Back Panel with

Two SCSI
Connectors
Back Panel and SCSI Connectors

Each SCSI bus requires two connectors. Depending on the layout of slots
and buses on a Mod Box chassis, the number of SCSI connectors on a
given slots back panel can vary. There are three possible back panel
designs for Mod Box slots: one connector, two connectors, or no
connectors. The Mod Box shown in Figure 3.2 has two connectors.
These back panels are arranged in different combinations depending on
the number of slots that are connected to a given SCSI bus. See
Figure 3.3.
Figure 3.3 a: four slots are connected to one bus internally (the top and
bottom slots have one connector each; the middle units have no
connectors). Figure 3.3 b: each slot is given its own bus (the back panels
have two connectors each); external connections exist between slots to
connect them all onto one bus. Figure 3.3 c: each slot is given its own
SCSI bus. Figure 3.3 d: three slots are internally-connected on one bus,
and a fourth is alone on another bus.
Figure 3.3: Four Different Quad Mod Box 5000 Bus Configurations
Four Slots Connected Externally on One SCSI Bus
Terminator
To Host
Four SCSI Buses
To Host
Terminator
Terminator
One SCSI Bus Three Slots Connected

Internally on One SCSI Bus
To Host
Internal SCSI Connections
Terminator
Four Slots Connected Internally on One SCSI Bus
To Host
Internal SCSI Connections
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3. Mod Box Overview
It is also possible to join more than one Mod Box chassis on the same
SCSI bus. A typical configuration is shown in Figure 3.4. Special care
must be taken, however, not to exceed the maximum allowable bus length
or the maximum number of devices (see Table 2.1).
Figure 3.4: Joining more than One Mod Box on a Single SCSI Bus
To Host
Terminator
Various types of SCSI connectors for both narrow and wide buses (see
Chapter 2) are pictured in Figure 3.5.
Figure 3.5: SCSI Connectors
a. SCSI-2 Alternative 1 or
Box Hill S style (.050"
two-row,
50-pin,
Dconnector, commonly called
SCSI-2 or Micro D-Shell)
b. Wide SCSI-3 P connector

or Box Hill P style (.050"
two-row, 68-pin connector)
c. SCSI-2 Alternative 2 or
Box Hill C style (.085"
ribbon-type, 50-pin, Dconnector, commonly called
Centronics or Telco)
d. DB-50 or Box Hill D

style (three-row connector,
commonly called D-Shell)
Product Number and Serial Number

The chassis product and serial numbers appear on the back panel of each
slot. See Figure 3.2. The product number describes the number of slots,
the connector type, and to which SCSI bus each slot is connected. For
more information about these numbers, please refer to the section
Interpreting Product Numbers on page A.2.
3.4
3. Mod Box Overview
Drawer
Box Hill Serial Number and Barcode
A unique alpha-numeric sequence for each Mod Box drawer can be found
on a label just below the Box Hill logo. This includes a drive device code
and a serial number as shown in Figure 3.6. The barcode printed below is
a representation of the serial number; it is Barcode Type 3 of 9. For more
information about device codes, please refer to the section Interpreting
Product Numbers on page A.2.
Figure 3.6: Mod Box 5000 Drawer Front-panel Features
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power cable directly into the
rear of a Mod Box drawer.
Box Hill Serial Number

Barcode (Serial Number)
SCSI ID Setting
SCSI ID
Selector Switch
Key
Power Switch
Power On LED
Drive Activity LED
SCSI ID Selector Switch

Use the SCSI ID selector switch to assign the drive its unique SCSI
address. The small window shows the selected address. The addresses
range from zero to fifteen and are written in hexadecimal. To change the
address of the drive, simply rotate the ID selector switch to the desired
position. See Figure 3.6.
The knob of the SCSI selector switch can be removed with a pair of
needle nose pliers to make a setting difficult to change. The knob can be
reattached to the unit by lining up the cut-out on the knob with the white
arrow on the shaft of the switch.
LEDs
The amber LED (on the left) lights when there is drive activity (this LED
is not used for tape drives). The green LED (on the right) lights when the
power for that drawer is on. See Figure 3.6.
Tape drives and other removable media devices have additional LEDs to
indicate drive activity, error conditions, and other status information.
These LEDs are located on the devices and are described in the Box Hill
documentation for those devices.
Power Switch
To power on a Mod Box drawer, press the numeral 1 on its power
switch; turn off the power by pressing 0.
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3. Mod Box Overview
Drive Lock and Key

To secure a drawer in a Mod Box slot, push the key in and turn it
clockwise to the vertical position. To release a drawer, turn the key
counter-clockwise to the horizontal position. See Figure 3.6.
The standard key is not removable. Drawers can be ordered with
removable keys, in which case they are identified by a K- prefixed to
their device codes on their front panels (e.g., K-ADS has a removable
key; ADS does not).
3.6
4 Setting Up Your
Mod Box 5000
System
Introduction
This chapter contains information about the physical and functional
aspects of Box Hills Mod Box 5000 series of storage systems.
Topics covered in this chapter are:
Choosing an Installation Area

Installing Mod Box 5000 Drawers
Connecting SCSI Cables and Terminators
Choosing SCSI IDs
Connecting Power Cable(s)
Double Checking Your System
Powering Up Your System
Choosing an Installation Area

Before unpacking your Mod Box 5000 select an area with proper power
connections, ventilation, and room for access to both the front and back of
the unit.
Environment
The Mod Box operating ambient temperature range is between 0 C and
35 C (3295 F) and its operating non-condensing humidity range is
from 20%80%. The operating altitude range for this equipment is from
305 meters below sea level to 3,048 meters above sea level. For a
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complete list of both operating and non-operating environmental

specifications please see Appendix B.
Cooling System
Box Hill Mod Box 5000 systems are cooled by positive air flow (front to
back) through the slot. Your unit will overheat, and its power supplies and
drives may fail if:
The air vents are blocked or covered.
The system is placed near a radiator or heat register.
Make sure your unit has at least a 2" clearance from any wall or ceiling.
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into any other type of power
system than that for which they
are intended.
Power Requirements
A Mod Box requires a standard power outlet (a single-phase power
system having a grounded, neutral conductor). The power inlet is a
universal, or auto-ranging power inlet, meaning that it can be plugged into
any outlet supplying between 110 and 240 volts.
Please see Appendix B for complete electrical specifications for the Mod
Box.
Make sure that the total current draw for your entire computer system,
including workstation, printer, modem, etc., does not exceed the safe
capacity of your circuit. For more information, consult your facilities
manager or a qualified electrician.
Installing Mod Box 5000 Drawers

1)
Before installing a Mod Box drawer, make sure the key is in the
unlocked (horizontal) position. To install Mod Box drawers, gently
slide each drawer all the way into its empty slot (see Figure 4.1) until
the drawer is firmly seated.
2)
After installing the drawer, turn the key clockwise to the vertical
position to lock the drawer in place.
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Gently slide the drawer into the
slot taking care not to bend any
of the pins on the connector
located in the back of the slot.
Figure 4.1: Sliding a Drawer into a Mod Box Chassis
PUSH COMPONENT ALL THE WAY IN

CHASSIS
WER
DRA
HANDLE
Connecting SCSI Cables and Terminators

SCSI buses are easily disturbed by signal noise. Therefore, when setting
up your bus you must use the proper terminators and stay within the
4.2
maximum bus length (cable length + interior bus length within devices)
for you bus. The interior bus length for each Mod Box drive is 8" (20 cm).
Please refer to the tables in Chapter 2 for guidelines on cabling and
terminators as equipment attached to the improper SCSI bus type may be
severly damaged.
With all systems powered off, attach the SCSI cables and terminators.
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When attaching a SCSI2 (Micro
D-Shell) cable, make sure that
it audibly snaps into place.
Combining Narrow and Wide Components

When combining narrow and wide components (of compatible signal
type) use the guidelines that follow.
1)
2)
To connect a wide system (MxP-xxx) to a wide SCSI host bus

adaptor, use a wide SCSI cable (CABL-PPx (x = length)) and a wide
SCSI terminator.
To connect a wide system (MxP-xxx) to a standard narrow SCSI host
bus adaptor, you need a narrow to wide cable (CABL-PSx or
CABLE-PCx (x = length)) and a wide SCSI terminator. See Figure
4.2.
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Box Hill cabling must be used
for wide to narrow SCSI
applications,
as
other
manufacturers cabling may be
improperly wired.
Figure 4.2: Narrow to Wide SCSI Connection
Wide SCSI Terminator
Narrow to Wide
Cable (CABL-PSx)
Narrow
Host Bus
Adaptor
3)
MxP-xxx
To mix narrow systems (MxS-xxx or MxC-xxx) with wide systems

(MxP-xxx) on narrow host bus adaptors, the wide system must be at
the end of the SCSI bus and the bus must be terminated with a wide
SCSI terminator. See Figure 4.3.
Figure 4.3: Correct Configuration of Narrow and Wide Devices
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Do not mix SE and HVD
devices on the same bus.
Please refer to Chapter 2 for
more information about mixing
SCSI signal types.
Wide SCSI Terminator
MxP-xxx
(Wide)
MxS-xxx
(Narrow)
Narrow
Host Bus
Adaptor
CD ROM
Narrow Cables (CABL-SSx)
4)
Narrow to Wide
Cable (CABL-PSx)
To connect a narrow system to a wide host bus adaptor you need to

terminate the wide signals before they enter the narrow device with a
feed-through terminator (68 pin female/50 pin male). See Figure 4.4.
4.3
The feed-through terminator shown in the figure is used for singleended buses. Contact your Box Hill sales representative for the proper
cables and terminators for your configuration.
Figure 4.4: Connecting a Narrow Device to a Wide Host
Narrow SCSI Terminator
MxS-xxx
(Narrow)
Wide to Wide
Cable (CABL-PPx)
Wide
Host Bus
Adaptor
Feed-through
Terminator
(TERM-CNV68/50-SE)
Choosing SCSI IDs

Each SCSI device connected to your system is identified by its own SCSI
address, used to distinguish it from any other device attached to the same
bus. (If you have multiple SCSI host bus adaptors, the SCSI IDs chosen
for the devices in your new system need be unique only among the
devices attached to the same host bus adaptor.) Set the SCSI address of
each component with its SCSI ID selector switch.
Any available SCSI ID between 0 and 7 is acceptable for use on narrow
SCSI configurations (settings above 7 on the SCSI ID selector switch
simply circle back through the series: 8 will be read as 0, 9 as 1, and so
on). For wide SCSI, choose an available ID between 0 and 15 (0-F in
hexadecimal). See Figure 4.5. The host bus adapter uses a SCSI address.
This address is, therefore, not available for peripherals: the adapters ID is
usually 0 on SGI systems and 7 on most other platforms. Check your
systems documentation for confirmation.
Figure 4.5: SCSI Address Switch Ranges (Narrow and Wide SCSI)
AVAILABLE NARROW
SCSI ADDRESSES (0-7)
On SunOS 4.1.x systems, SCSI IDs 4 and 5 are usually reserved for tape
drives (giving a tape drive any other SCSI ID requires kernel
reconfiguration. In general, no particular SCSI IDs are reserved for tape
4.4
drives under other operating systems, and any ID not in use by the host
bus adapter or another peripheral may be used.
One way to determine what SCSI IDs are in use is to inspect the SCSI ID
switches on other devices attached to the SCSI bus. If this is difficult
because there are internal SCSI devices or external peripherals whose
SCSI IDs are set via internal jumpers, use the program provided with your
computer system to determine what IDs are in use:
Sun
Sun computer systems provide a PROM monitor command called
probe-scsi which shows the SCSI IDs in use on the motherboard
SCSI host bus adaptor. (Recent Suns include probe-scsi-all, which
reports on all SBus SCSI host bus adaptors.) To invoke it, halt UNIX and
then type probe-scsi or probe-scsi-all at the ok prompt to
display the devices attached to the SCSI host bus adaptors. The output
should be similar to the following:
ok probe-scsi-all
Target 0
Unit 0 Disk SEAGATE ST15150W 00230256266
Copyright (c) 1996 Seagate
All rights reserved ASA2
Target 6
Unit 0 Removable Read Only device TOSHIBA XM-5401T
ok
The number displayed after Target is the SCSI ID of the device.
IBM
IBM RS/6000 systems provide the command lsdev -CHs scsi, which
displays location codes that include the slot number of the SCSI host
bus adaptor in the fourth digit (or, if the SCSI host bus adaptor is on the
motherboard, an S in the sixth digit) and the SCSI ID in the seventh digit
(or the seventh and eighth digits, for wide SCSI IDs greater than nine). In
the AIX 3.2 example below, there is a hard disk at SCSI ID 2 and a CDROM at ID 6 on the SCSI host bus adaptor in slot 1 of the back plane, and
a tape drive at SCSI ID 4 attached to the host bus adaptor in slot 2.
# lsdev -CHs scsi
name
status
location
description
hdisk0
Available
00-01-00-20
Other SCSI Disk Drive
cd0
Available
00-01-00-60
CD-ROM Drive
rmt0
Available
00-02-00-40
ther SCSI Tape Drive
HP
On HP-UX machines, the ioscan -f command gives information about
the systems devices. The SCSI ID of a SCSI device is embedded in the
devices H/W Path number in the ioscan output. The H/W Path
4.5
number for SCSI devices has the same three-part structure in all versions
of HP-UX of the form X.Y.Z.
The three parts of the H/W Path number represent:
X = the host bus adaptor path for the devices SCSI host bus adaptor
board (also called the host bus adaptor number). This field is not
always one number; in some versions of HP-UX, it is multiple
numbers separated by dots or slashes.
Y = the SCSI ID. The SCSI ID is always the next-to-last number in
the H/W Path field.
Z = the device unit number (HPs term for a SCSI LUN).
An example of ioscan output on an HP 800 running HP-UX 10.x is:
Class
H/W PATH
Driver
S/W State
H/W Type
Description
================================================================================
lan
44.1
lan3
CLAIMED
INTERFACE
ext_bus
52
scsi1
CLAIMED
INTERFACE
target
52.0
target
CLAIMED
DEVICE
tape
52.0.0
tape2
CLAIMED
DEVICE
target
52.2
target
CLAIMED
DEVICE
disk
52.2.0
disc3
CLAIMED
DEVICE
target
52.6
target
CLAIMED
DEVICE
disk
52.6.0
disc3
CLAIMED
DEVICE
HP 28655A-SCSI INTERFACE
HP HP35470A
SEAGATE ST42400N
HP C2472S
In the above example, there are two disk drives and one tape drive
attached to host bus adaptor 52. The two disk drives are at SCSI ID 2 and
6, and the tape drive is at SCSI ID 0. SCSI IDs 1, 3, 4 and 5 are free on
this host bus adaptor.
4.6
An example of ioscan output on an HP 700 workstation running HPUX 10.x is

Class
H/W Path
Driver
S/W State
H/W Type
Description
==================================================================================
ba
bus_adapter
CLAIMED
BUS_NEXUS
Core I/O Adapter
ext_bus
2/0/1
c700
CLAIMED
INTERFACE
Built-in SCSI
target
2/0/1.1
tgt
CLAIMED
DEVICE
disk
2/0/1.1.0
sdisk
CLAIMED
DEVICE
target
2/0/1.4
tgt
CLAIMED
DEVICE
disk
2/0/1.4.0
sdisk
CLAIMED
DEVICE
SEAGATE ST410800N
lan
2/0/2
lan2
CLAIMED
INTERFACE
Built-in LAN
hil
2/0/3
hil
CLAIMED
INTERFACE
Built-in HIL
tty
2/0/4
asio0
CLAIMED
INTERFACE
Built-in RS-232C
tty
2/0/5
asio0
CLAIMED
INTERFACE
Built-in RS-232C
ext_bus
2/0/7
c720
CLAIMED
INTERFACE
Built-in F/W SCSI
target
2/0/7.6
tgt
CLAIMED
DEVICE
disk
2/0/7.6.0
sdisk
CLAIMED
DEVICE
audio
2/0/8
audio
CLAIMED
INTERFACE
SEAGATE ST15150N
HP C2247
In the above example, there are three disk drives attached to two different
host bus adaptors. Host Bus Adaptor 2/0/1 has a disk at SCSI ID 1 and
another at SCSI ID 4. The free SCSI IDs for this host bus adaptor are 0, 2,
3, 5 and 6. Host Bus Adaptor 2/0/7 has one disk at SCSI ID 6, leaving IDs
0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 available.
4.7
SGI
SGI machines running IRIX use the hinv command to determine SCSI
IDs and device names. An example of typical output from this command
is:
# hinv
1 50 MHZ IP20 Processor
FPU: MIPS R4010 Floating Point Chip Revision: 0.0
CPU: MIPS R4000 Processor Chip Revision: 2.2
On-board serial ports: 2
Data cache size: 8 Kbytes
Instruction cache size: 8 Kbytes
Secondary unified instruction/data cache size: 1 Mbyte
Main memory size: 16 Mbytes
Integral Ethernet: ec0, version 1
CDROM: unit 6 on SCSI host bus adaptor 0
Tape drive: unit 3 on SCSI host bus adaptor 0: 8mm cartridge
Disk drive: unit 1 on SCSI host bus adaptor 0
Integral SCSI host bus adaptor 0: Version WD33C93B,
revision C
Iris Audio Processor: revision 10
Graphics board: LG1
In the example above, the SCSI IDs in use are 1, 3 and 6. The SCSI IDs
available for new devices are 2, 4, 5, and 7. Host Bus Adaptor 0
designates the host bus adaptor on the motherboard.
Windows NT
To determine which SCSI IDs are currently in use on Windows NT
systems, perform the following steps:
1)
Start the Registry Editor by typing the following at a command

prompt:
C:\> %SYSTEMROOT%\SYSTEM32\REGEDT32
2)
(Alternately, you can access the Registry Editor through File Manager
or Explorer; it is located in the system32 folder, which is in the
Winnt folder.)
3)
From the Registry Editor screen, choose:
4)
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE on Local Machine]
5)
Double click on HARDWARE.
6)
Double click on DEVICEMAP.
7)
Double click on Scsi.
8)
Double click on ScsiPortn, where n is the number of the adapter

you are checking.
9)
Double click on ScsiBusm, where m is the number of the bus you are
checking on the adapter. The host adapters ID (given as Initiator
ID) and a list of the current target IDs on that SCSI bus will be shown.
If you are still unsure how to determine what SCSI IDs are already in use,
please contact Box Hill Systems Technical Support for assistance.
4.8
Connecting Power Cable(s)

1)
Turn off the electrical power to your system (peripherals and host). To
avoid electric shock, turn off the power switch of each Mod Box
drawer.
2)
Connect the Mod Boxs AC power interconnect cords to daisy-chain

the slots together, as shown in Figure 4.6.
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Due to power requirements, the
maximum number of halfheight units per AC daisy-chain
is six. The maximum number of
full-height units per AC daisychain is four. See Table B.4.
Figure 4.6: Daisy-chaining Slots (Rear-view of Chassis)
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POWER INTERCONNECT CORD (PIC)
3)
Plug the Mod Boxs AC power cord into the rear of the Mod Box slot
and a grounded electrical outlet.
The Mod Boxs AC power cord

can be connected to the top or
bottom slot of a Mod Box
configuration. For stability, Box
Hill recommends that the
connection be made to the
bottom slot.
Double Checking Your System

Make sure all connections have been made properly and that all Mod Box
drawers are properly seated in their slots.
Powering Up Your System

Follow all instructions for powering up your CPU and associated
equipment found in their respective user manuals.
The system should be allowed to rest at room temperature for at least one
hour before you turn on the power. If your equipment was shipped in
temperatures significantly above or below room temperature, a hazardous
temperature gradient may result from the immediate powering up of your
units.
In general, turn on the power to all peripheral devices including your Mod
Box system. Then turn on the power to your CPU. The CPU should be the
last unit powered on so that any mechanical components will arrive at
steady state operation before the CPU begins its power on sequence.
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Some devices will not reach
steady state operation until the
CPU is turned on and providing
terminator power to the SCSI
bus.
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If the Mod Box is part of a Box
Hill Turbo RAID system, power
up the disk array before
powering
up
the
RAID
controller.
4.9
5 Modifying your
Mod Box 5000
Configuration
Introduction
This chapter explains how to modify the configuration of a Mod Box
5000 storage system. The the only tool necessary for all modifications in
this chapter is the Mod Box screwdriver with the hex driver on the end
(shipped with each Mod Box system). If you do not have a Mod Box
screwdriver you will need a 5/64" Allen wrench and a #2 Phillips-head
screwdriver.
Topics covered in this chapter are:
The Basics
Combining Two Chassis
Separating a Chassis
Joining Two Buses
Splitting a Bus
Replacing a Drawer
Re-installing your Modified Mod Box 5000
Separating a chassis, joining buses, and splitting a bus generally require
additional material. Please contact your Box Hill sales representative.
The Basics
Locating the Buses
When separating a chassis or joining/splitting a bus, it is important to
locate the boundaries (or seams) between internal SCSI buses. Each bus
5.1
5. Modifying your Mod Box 5000 Configuration
requires two connectors. Therefore, counting from one end of your Mod
Box system (top or bottom), every two connectors completes a bus.
Because of this requirement, the following guidelines can be used:
If there are an even number of connectors both above and below a

seam (the joint between two Mod Box slots), then the seam is
between buses.
If there are an odd number of connectors above and below a seam,
then it is within a bus. See Figure 5.1.
Figure 5.1: Seams between and within Buses
Seam Within a Bus

Seam Between Buses
Seam Within a Bus
Seam Within a Bus
Seam Between Buses
SCSI Bus Cables

There are limits on total bus length, including internal cables (8" (20 cm)
per slot). Please refer to Table 2.1 for cable length limits.
Your Box Hill representative can help you obtain appropriate length
external SCSI cables.
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Electrical components are
extremely sensitive to static
electricity. Ordinary amounts of
static from your clothes and
work environment can damage
these components. Be sure to
observe anti-static precautions
when handling any parts.
Safety Tips
Disconnect all AC electrical power and SCSI cables on the back of

the chassis, including daisy-chain cables.
Drives are heavyyou may find it easier to manipulate the chassis if
its drawers are removed. Make sure that any drawers left in the
chassis are secured in place.
Always work on a stable, static-free work surface.
Combining Two Chassis

Mod Box slots simply rest on top of one another and are held together by
the interconnect bars and #6-32 1/4" button-head screws.
1)
5.2
Using the Allen wrench end of your Mod Box screwdriver, remove
the feet from the chassis that will be the top chassis. Do not remove
any interconnect bars. See Figure 5.2.
Figure 5.2: Mod Box Feet
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Interconnect Bar
There is an all-rubber style of

Mod Box foot that simply slides
on and off the interconnect bar.
To remove it, it is best to apply
pressure to the top of the foot
and push it off the interconnect
bar. A screwdriver is not
required.
Button Head Screw
2)
Remove the four top screws from the interconnect bars of the bottom
chassis, and place the top chassis on top of the bottom chassis so that
the interconnect bars overlap. Save the screws for step 3. See
Figure 5.3.
Figure 5.3: Combining Chassis
3)
Fasten the interconnect bars together with the four #6-32 button-head
screws you removed in step 2. Start each screw first, then tighten
when all four are in place.
Separating a Chassis
You can only separate chassis at seams between buses. If you wish to
separate the chassis at a seam within a bus, you must first split the bus.
See Splitting a Bus on page 5.6. To separate a chassis between buses,
you will need an extra set of four feet and four #6-32 button-head screws.
1)
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Separating a chassis or
joining/splitting a bus generally
requires additional hardware.
Please contact your Box Hill
sales representative.
Locate the seam where you wish to make the separation. There must
not be a bus connection across this seam. There must be an even
number of connectors above and below the seam. See Figure 5.1.
5.3
2)
Remove the four #6-32 button-head screws from the interconnect bars
just below this seam.
3)
Carefully lift off the top section. See Figure 5.4. If you see a ribbon
cable joining the two sections, stop! You are not separating between
buses.
Figure 5.4: Removing the Screws and Top Chassis
Seam Between
Buses
Remove Screws
4)
Attach the extra feet to the top section, as shown in Figure 5.2.
Joining Two Buses

Before joining SCSI buses onto the same bus, besides making sure you
have the necessary hardware on hand, there are two important issues to
consider.
1)
Confirm that you will have enough SCSI IDs to accommodate all of
the devices on the new, combined bus: up to seven IDs for a narrow
SCSI bus or 15 IDs for a wide SCSI bus.
2)
Do not exceed the cable length limits for your bus. See Table 2.1 for
cable length limits and keep in mind that each slot contributes
approximately 8" (20 cm) of internal cabling to the total bus length.
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Do not join wide and narrow
buses. Do not mix SE and HVD
devices on the same bus.
Please refer to Chapter 2 for
more information about mixing
SCSI signal types.
You can join SCSI buses either externally with the proper cabling, or
internally as described below.
1)
Locate the seam between the two buses you want to join. See
Figure 5.1. There must be an even number of connectors above and
below the seam.
2)
Using a Mod Box screwdriver (or any #2 Phillips-head screwdriver),

remove the back-panel screws from the slots directly above and below
this seam. See Figure 5.5.
Each narrow connector on a slots back panel is connected to an
internal printed circuit board, called the drawer-stop PCB, by a 50conductor ribbon cable. See Figure 5.6. Wide connectors also have
5.4
two 10-conductor ribbon cables, one on each side of the 50-conductor

cable.
3)
Disconnect the back-panel connectors ribbon cable(s) from the

drawer-stop PCB and set aside the back panels and their cables.
Do not disconnect any ribbon cables running between the slots.
Figure 5.5: Removing Back Panels before Joining Two Buses
Remove Screws
Seam Between Buses
Remove Screws
4)
Using an 8-inch, 50-conductor ribbon cable, connect the bottom

header of the drawer-stop PCB that is above the seam to the top
header of the drawer-stop PCB that is below the seam.
For wide SCSI systems, connect two 8-inch, 10-conductor ribbon
cables (one along each side of the 50-conductor ribbon cable) to the
extra connectors on the drawer-stop PCB.
Figure 5.6: Detail of the Drawer-stop PCB with Two 50-conductor Cables Attached
Top Header
Drawer-stop PCB
Bottom Header
5)
Install the proper back-panel assembly.
If you started with two SCSI connectors on the slot above the
seam, install a right-angle single-connector back-panel assembly
onto this slot. Connect the panels ribbon cable to the top header
of the drawer-stop PCB. See the top-half of Figure 5.7.
If you started with two SCSI connectors on the slot below the
seam, install a flat single-connector back-panel assembly onto
this slot. Connect the ribbon cable to the bottom header of the
drawer-stop PCB. See the bottom-half of Figure 5.7.
5.5
Figure 5.7: Routing of Cables for Joining Two Buses (side view)
SCSI Ribbon Cable

Connector
Right Angle
Back Panel
Front
Connector
Drawer-stop PCBs
Flat Back Panel
If you started with one external SCSI connector in either slot, the
cables should now be routed according to Figure 5.8, and each
cavity should be covered with a blank back panel.
Figure 5.8: Routing of Cables for Joining Two Buses (side view)
SCSI Ribbon Cable
Front
Blank Back Panel
Drawer-stop PCBs
Back panels are mounted with the notched edge at the bottom. While
installing the back-panel assembly, fold the ribbon cables so that they
do not press against the top or bottom of the cavity.
6)
Screw down the back panels.
Splitting a Bus
Before you begin, read through the following instructions to see what
additional hardware you will need.
1)
Locate the seam where you wish to split the bus. There must be an
odd number of external connectors above and below this seam. See
Figure 5.1.
2)
Using a Mod Box screwdriver, remove the back-panel screws from

the slots above and below this seam. See Figure 5.9.
Each narrow connector on a slots back panel is connected to an
internal printed circuit board, called the drawer-stop PCB, by a 50-
5.6
conductor ribbon cable. See Figure 5.6. Wide connectors also have
two 10-conductor ribbon cables, one on each side of the 50-conductor
cable.
3)
If there is a connector on one of the back panels, disconnect the

connectors ribbon cable(s) from the drawer-stop PCB and set aside
the back-panel assemblies.
Figure 5.9: Removal of Back Panels to Split a Bus
Remove Screws
Seam Within Buses
Remove Screws
4)
Remove, from each drawer-stop PCB, the 8-inch, 50-connector

ribbon cable that is connecting the two slots.
For wide SCSI systems, remove the two 8-inch, 10-connector ribbon
cables that are also connecting the two slots.
5)
Install the proper back-panel assembly.
If you started with no external SCSI connectors on the slot above

the seam, install a flat single-connector back-panel assembly onto
this slot. Connect the panels ribbon cable(s) to the bottom header
on the drawer-stop PCB. See the top-half of Figure 5.10.
Figure 5.10: Schematic of the Routing of Cables for Splitting a Bus (side view)
SCSI Ribbon Cable

Connector
Flat Back Panel
Connector
Front
Drawer Stop PCBs
Right Angle
Back Panel
If you started with no external SCSI connectors on the slot below

the seam, install a right-angle single-connector back-panel
assembly onto this slot. Connect the panels ribbon cable(s) to the
5.7
top header on the drawer-stop PCB. See the bottom-half of

Figure 5.10.
If you started with one SCSI connector on a slot, install a rightangle double-connector back-panel assembly onto this slot.
Connect the panels ribbon cables to the drawer-stop PCB, as
shown in Figure 5.11.
Figure 5.11: Schematic of the Routing of Cables for Splitting a Bus (side view)
SCSI Ribbon Cable
Connector
Connector
Front
Connector
Right Angle
Back Panels
Drawer Stop PCBs
Connector
Back Panels are mounted with the notched edge at the bottom. While
installing the back-panel assembly, fold the ribbon cables so that they
do not press against the top or bottom of the cavity.
6)
Screw down the back panels.
Replacing a Drawer
Except for the drawer to be removed, you can leave the system in place
and running normally throughout this procedure. However, most
operating systems require the system administrator to unmount
filesystems and possibly perform other preparatory procedures before
removing the failed disk. Please see the system administration and/or user
documentation for your operating system for details.
1)
Turn the power switch on the front panel of the drawer to the off
position and the key to the unlocked position (Figure 5.12).
Figure 5.12: Key in Unlocked Position (Drawer Front)

Key Unlocked
Power Off
5.8
2)
Grasp the handle at the bottom of the drawer and pull it partway out
of the module chassis, Figure 5.13.
Figure 5.13: Sliding a Drawer out of a Mod Box Slot

Pull the Component Straight Out
Chassis
Drawer
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extremely sensitive to static
electricity. Ordinary amounts of
static from your clothes and
work environment can damage
these components. Be sure to
observe anti-static precautions
when handling any parts.
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Handle
3)
The drawer can be heavy and may require support as you remove it
from the slot. Place one hand under the drawer and pull on the handle,
or grasp each side of the drawer as you pull it out.
4)
To install a replacement drawer please see Installing Mod Box 5000

Drawers on page 4.2.
An unoccupied slot in a Mod

Box 5000 system may be filled
by
a
shallow,
dummy
component: essentially a false
front used to close the empty
module. These are removed
and installed in the same way
as
regular
components.
Dummies do not have power
switches.
Re-installing your Modified Mod Box 5000

When you have finished modifying your Mod Box 5000 configuration,
please refer to Chapter 4 for re-installation instructions.
5.9
Appendix A
Technical Support
Introduction
This chapter discusses your warranty and service option coverage, some
troubleshooting techniques, and how to obtain replacement parts. To
enable our technical support team to assist you as quickly as possible,
please fill out the Configuration Information form in the front of this
manual on page vi. Keep this information on hand for quick reference in
the event of a problem.
Warranty Information
Standard Warranty
If a defective part is identified in the first 365 days after receipt of
shipment, Box Hill will ship a replacement within one business day of
determining which part needs to be replaced, or upon return of the
defective merchandise, at Box Hills option.
The customer is required to return the defective part to Box Hill within
seven days of the service request. The full cost of any unreturned parts
will be billed to the customer.
Extended Warranty
After the standard warranty expires, you must provide for the
maintenance of your Box Hill system. Box Hill offers two types of service
options.
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Certain components in the Box
Hill Mod Box may be covered
by Box Hill warranties of
different
duration,
offering
return-to-factory service on the
individual component only.
Consult the terms of your
warranty and your Box Hill
representative for information
on the applicable warranty
program. If you purchased your
system for delivery outside of
the continental United States,
your warranty terms and
service contracts will differ from
those
described
in
this
document; contact your Box Hill
representative
for
the
applicable warranty and service
programs.
A.1
Appendix A. Technical Support
1)
Purchase of an extended warranty service contract, which continues

the same level of service as the standard warranty beyond your units
original warranty period.
2)
Purchase of service on a time-and-materials basis, at the time a

problem is identified.
Box Hill strongly recommends you purchase extended warranty service,

because it provides a consistent level of responsiveness and complete
telephone support (24 hours a day, 7 days a week). Moreover, individual
repairs on an as-needed basis may be costly.
Time-and-materials-based service can be provided only upon receipt of an
authorized purchase order for the repair.
Identifying a Defective Part

Should a problem arise, you can either use system software to identify the
source of the problem or you can test each device individually to isolate
the problem.
Generally, system software can identify hardware problems. Consult your
CPU manual and the Box Hill operations manual for your system. This
documentation will tell you how to run specific tests to check the status of
the devices in your system.
Problems involving cabling, hardware failures, and intermittent faults
may be difficult to identify using system software. The best way to locate
these problems is to test the individual devices and cables using the
following procedures:
1)
Power down all devices attached to your CPU.
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2)
Power down the CPU.
Before concluding that a device

is at fault, check the power
connection,
SCSI
cable
connections, device addressing
and bus termination. Faulty
connections are among the
most common causes of
failures.
3)
Individually connect each SCSI device to the CPU.
4)
Power up the SCSI device and the CPU.
5)
Observe the behavior of the SCSI device upon power up.
6)
Run system diagnostics on your CPU for the SCSI device as

described in your Box Hill operations manual and in your CPU user
manuals.
7)
If you have determined that no individual part is faulty, then connect

all of the SCSI devices, one at a time, to the system and test each
cumulative configuration. This will identify faults that may be the
result of a system interaction. Make sure to address each SCSI device
uniquely.
Interpreting Product Numbers

Mod Box 5000 units and their contents are identified by two distinct Box
Hill product numbers: the product number for the chassis, and the product
A.2
number(s) for the drawer(s). Depending on the nature of the service

required, you may be asked for these numbers.
The chassis product and serial numbers appear on the back panel of each
slot. This number is of the form Mxy(zz)-(ddd), where x is the number of
slots (1-10), y is the connector type (S = SCSI2, C = Centronics, P =
Wide, and M = Multiple types), zz is an optional field that may be used to
designate an individual bus (IB), and ddd is the slot field. The slot field
designates the number and type of slots in connection order from bottom
to top.
Each drawer is identified by an alpha-numeric device code which
describes the drive contained in that drawer. This sequence appears below
the Box Hill logo on the front panel (e.g., ADS, 22LWSD). This number
can include the following additional information about the drawer and/or
drive:
K prefixthe drawer has a removable key

R prefixthe drawer is part of a RAID system
W or P in the middle of the device codethe drive is wide SCSI
D at the end of the device codethe drive is high voltage
differential SCSI
V at the end of the device codethe drive is low voltage
differential SCSI
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Slot fields designate the
number and type of slots in
connection order from bottom
to top. For example, 2F2H is a
combination of two full-height
and two half-height slots on
one bus; 2F2H/FH is the
same configuration with the
addition of a second bus
connecting one full-height and
one half-height slot; 1FH2F is
one full-height, one half-height,
and two more full-heights, all
on the same bus (starting from
the bottom).
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A list of drive device codes can
be found in the platformspecific manual shipped with
your Mod Box.
Notifying Box Hill Technical Support

Once you have characterized and identified a fault, please contact Box
Hill Systems Technical Support immediately. A Box Hill engineer will
work with you to correct the problem.
Please have all of the following information available before you contact
Box Hill:
Box Hill product and serial numbers of your system.

Model and revision of all systems connected to your equipment,
including CPU type, SCSI host adapter model, system software
revisions and any other information about the computer system that
may be relevant.
Warranty contract number, if any.
Name of your Box Hill sales representative for notification purposes.
Address, telephone number, and contact person to which replacement
parts may be delivered by common carrier or specified messenger.
Please fill in this information on the Configuration Information form
found at the beginning of this manual on page vi. Keep this manual on
hand for quick reference in the event of a problem.
If the Box Hill engineer determines that a replacement component is
necessary and that it is covered by one of Box Hills service options, then
the engineer will provide you with a Box Hill Return Materials
Authorization number (RMA).
A.3
Returning Material to Box Hill

To return material to Box Hill, please use the following procedure.
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To
return
a
part
for
replacement, you must have
your Box Hill RMA number
written on the outside of your
shipping container. Otherwise,
you may not be properly
credited for the return of the
item.
A.4
1)
Obtain appropriate packing materials for shipping the unit to Box

Hill. If you do not have the original shipping containers or if you are
shipping an individual component, please call Box Hill Technical
Support to obtain the proper materials. You will void the Box Hill
warranty or extended warranty if parts are shipped in improper
packaging.
2)
Obtain a Return Materials Authorization Number (RMA) from Box

Hill for the parts to be returned. The RMA number must be written on
the outside of your shipping container to insure that you are credited
for the return.
3)
Carefully pack the material in the proper shipping container.
4)
Return the filled container to Box Hill using the transportation

method specified by Box Hill.
Appendix B
Specifications
Slot Specifications
Table B.1: Physical Dimensions
Slot Type
Width (in.)
Half-Height
10.25
Full-Height
10.25
4.95/4.19a
Height (in.)
2.85/2.10
Depth (in.)
14
14
Max. Weight (lbs) (drawer

installed)
11
19
Internal SCSI Cabling (in.)
a. Figures are for a single slot with and without desktop feet
B.1
Appendix B. Specifications
Environmental Specifications
Table B.2: Environmental Specifications
Specification
Range
Operating Ambient Temperature
035 C
Operating Humidity (non-condensing)
20%80%
Operating Altitude
-3053,048 meters
Operating Shock (1/2 sine wave)
2 G, 11 ms pulse
Non-operating Ambient Temperature
-2565 C
Non-operating Humidity (non-condensing)
20%85%
Non-operating Altitude
-30515,240 meters
Non-operating Shock (1/2 sine wave)
30 G, 11 ms pulse
Electrical Specifications
Table B.3: Internal Power Supply Specifications
Half-Height Drawer
Full-Height Drawer
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+5 V
5A
8A
Fuses should only be changed

by qualified service persons.
+12 V
2A (3A peak)
3A (6A peak)
Fuse Rating
(250 V, Fast-Acting)
2 Amps
2 Amps
Fuse Size
20mm x 5mm
20mm x 5mm
Table B.4: AC Electrical Specifications

Half-Height
Full-Height
Nominal AC Input
100-240 VAC
100-240 VAC
Operating Range
90-260 VAC
90-260 VAC
Frequency Range
47-63 Hz
47-63 Hz
Current,
Maximum Typical
115 V
0.5 A
0.6 A
240 V
0.25 A
0.3 A
Current,
Maximum Peak (start-up)
115 V
1.0 A
1.4 A
240 V
0.5 A
0.7 A
Nominal Power Consumption
40 W
60 W
Maximum Current Auxiliary Output
5.0 A
4.5 A
The amount of current drawn by your system depends on the number and
type of devices installed in the system. Table B.4 identifies the maximum
B.2
power consumption per drawer and the maximum current output per slot.
Make sure that the total current drawn by your entire computer system,
including workstation, printer, modem, etc., does not exceed the safe
capacity of your circuit. For more information, consult your facilities
manager or a qualified electrician.
SCSI Bus Specification

Box Hill storage systems use the Small Computer System Interface
(SCSI) bus structure to interface with workstations. Please see Chapter 2
for a description of what SCSI is and how it works. Chapter 2 also
contains SCSI cable length limitations and information about terminators.
Table B.5 shows the SCSI buss signal interface for narrow single-ended,
wide single-ended, narrow HVD, wide HVD, and wide LVD devices.
Explanation of Table B.5

Table B.5 is a table of all of the pin assignments that are used for both
wide and narrow buses using single-ended, high-voltage differential, and
low-voltage differential signals. The table is organized by signal rather
than pin. We think that organizing the table in this way is instructional,
and more physical, than organizing the table by pin number with columns
of signals used by each type of bus. This table illustrates the similarities
and differences between wide and narrow buses as well as those between
single ended, high voltage, and low voltage buses. For example, you may
notice that a wide connector is physically similar to a narrow connector
except that five pairs of pins have been added to one end and four pairs of
pins added to the other end and some of the ground pins have been
rearranged.
To find the signal that corresponds to a particular pin:
1)
Find the two columns that correspond to your connector type. The
columns are mirrored across the center gap with the lower numbers
on the right, higher numbers on the left.
2)
Go down the columns until you find the pin you want to check.
3)
When you have found the pin, move toward the center of the table
until you come to a signal column, which contains the signal for that
pin. Do not cross the bold vertical lines or the center gap; use only the
signal column in the same region of the table as the pin column.
B.3
Table B.5: SCSI Connector Contact Assignments

Differential
Wide
LVD
Single Ended
Wide Narrow
Signal (-)
HVD
HVD
Wide
SE
Single Ended
Narrow
Signal (-)
SE
Signal
SE
Narrow
SE
Differential
Wide
SE
Signal
Diff
Narrow Wide
HVD
HVD
Wide
LVD
35
35
DB(12)
35
DB(12)
GND
+DB(12)
36
36
DB(13)
36
DB(13)
GND
+DB(13)
37
37
DB(14)
37
DB(14)
GND
+DB(14)
38
38
DB(15)
38
DB(15)
GND
+DB(15)
39
39
DB(P1)
39
DB(P1)
GND
+DB(P1)
GND
GND
GND
40
26
GND
40
41
27
DB(0)
40
26
DB(0)
GND
+DB(0)
41
42
28
DB(1)
41
27
DB(1)
GND
+DB(1)
42
43
29
DB(2)
42
28
DB(2)
GND
+DB(2)
43
44
30
DB(3)
43
29
DB(3)
GND
10
+DB(3)
10
44
45
31
DB(4)
44
30
DB(4)
GND
11
+DB(4)
11
10
45
46
32
DB(5)
45
31
DB(5)
GND
12
+DB(5)
12
11
46
47
33
DB(6)
46
32
DB(6)
GND
13
+DB(6)
13
12
47
48
34
DB(7)
47
33
DB(7)
GND
14
+DB(7)
14
13
48
49
35
DB(P)
48
34
DB(P)
GND
10
15
+DB(P)
10
15
14
49
50
GND
49
35
GND
GND
11
16
GND
50
36
GND
37
RESERVED
RESERVED
12a
50
51
51
52
52
53
53
36
GND
37
RESERVED
38
TERMPWR
51
TERMPWR
52
39
54
38
15
DIFFSENS
11
RESERVED
12
13
TERMPWR
TERMPWR
17
TERMPWR
TERMPWR
TERMPWR
18
TERMPWR
RESERVED
53
39
RESERVED
RESERVED
14
19
RESERVED
GND
54
40
GND
GND
15
20
GND
GND
16
21
14
16
16
17
17
18
18
19
19
20
55
54
40
ATN
55
41
ATN
56
55
41
GND
56
42
GND
+ATN
15
20
21
GND
16
21
22
57
56
42
BSY
57
43
BSY
GND
17
22
+BSY
17
22
23
58
57
43
ACK
58
44
ACK
GND
18
23
+ACK
18
23
24
59
58
44
RST
59
45
RST
GND
19
24
+RST
19
24
25
60
59
45
MSG
60
46
MSG
GND
20
25
+MSG
20
25
26
61
60
46
SEL
61
47
SEL
GND
21
26
+SEL
21
26
27
62
61
47
C/D
62
48
C/D
GND
22
27
+C/D
22
27
28
63
62
48
REQ
63
49
REQ
GND
23
28
+REQ
23
28
29
64
63
49
I/O
64
50
I/O
GND
24
29
+I/O
24
29
30
64
50
GND
GND
25
30
GND
25
30
DB(8)
GND
31
+DB(8)
31
31
GND
65
65
DB(8)
65
66
66
DB(9)
66
DB(9)
GND
32
+DB(9)
32
32
67
67
DB(10)
67
DB(10)
GND
33
+DB(10)
33
33
68
68
DB(11)
68
DB(11)
GND
34
+DB(11)
34
34
a. Pin 13 of the Narrow SE connector is OPEN.
B.4
Index
Back Panel 3.3

Back-panel Assembly
Blank 5.6
Flat Single-connector 5.5, 5.7
Right-angle Double-connector 5.8
Right-angle Single-connector 5.5, 5.7
Bus Length See SCSI Bus Length
HP 4.5
HVD See SCSI HVD
I
IBM 4.5
Installing 4.2
Drawers 4.2
SCSI Cables and Terminators 4.2
C
Cables See SCSI Cables
Chassis
Product Number 3.4
Serial Number 3.4
Choosing SCSI IDs 4.4
Combining Chassis 5.2, 5.3
Connectors See SCSI Connectors
Cooling System 4.2
D
Differential See SCSI HVD
Drawer
Barcode 3.5
Serial Number 3.5
Drawer-stop PCB 5.5
E
Environment 4.1
J
Joining Buses 5.4, 5.5, 5.6
K
Key
Locked 4.2
Removable A.3
Unlocked 5.8
L
LEDs 3.5
Locating the Buses 5.1
Lock and Key 3.6
LVD See SCSI LVD
N
Narrow and Wide Components 4.3
I.1
Index
Packaging 3.1
Power
Inlets 3.2
Outlets 3.2
Powering Up Your Systems 4.9
Requirements 4.2
Switch 3.5
Product Numbers A.2
Technical Support A.1

Temperature 4.1, B.2
U
Unpacking 3.1
W
Warranty Information A.1
Windows NT 4.8
Removing a Drawer 5.8, 5.9

Returning Material to Box Hill A.4
S
SCSI 2.1
Bus
Specification B.3
Bus Configurations 3.3
Bus length 2.2
See also SCSI Interior Bus Length
Bus Speed
See also SCSI Transfer Rate
Cables 2.3, 5.2
Cables and Terminators 4.2
Configurations 2.2
Connector Contact Assignments B.4
Connectors 2.3, 3.3, 3.4
Differential See SCSI HVD
HVD 2.2
ID 4.4
ID Selector Switch 3.5
Interior Bus Length 4.3, 5.2
LVD 2.2
Noise 2.2
Number of Devices 2.2
Reference 2.3
SE 2.2
Terminators 2.2, 2.3
Transfer Rate 2.2
Seam
Between Buses 5.2
Within a Bus 5.2
Separating Chassis 5.3
SGI 4.8
Specifications B.1
Electrical B.2
Environmental B.2
SCSI Bus B.2
Slot B.1
Splitting a Bus 5.6, 5.7, 5.8
Sun 4.5
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