Appendix A. Technical Specifications

This appendix lists the technical specifications for the Challenge RAID deskside disk-array storage systems. Table A-1 summarizes specifications for the deskside storage system.

Table A-1. Challenge RAID Deskside Chassis Specifications

Classification

Specification

Value

AC power requirements

Voltage

Current draw

Power consumption

90 VAC to 264 VAC, single-phase autoranging 47 Hz to 63 Hz

9.0 A max at 100 VAC input

Apparent power: 900 VAC max
True power: 880 W max

Connector

Type

L6-15R/L6-15P

Operating limits

Ambient temperature

Relative humidity

Elevation

Host dissipation

Shock

Vibration

10 degrees C to 38 degrees C
(50 degrees F to 100 degrees F)

20 to 80% noncondensing

2439 m (8000 ft)

3168 x 103 J/hr (3000 Btu/hr) max

3 g @ 11 ms

0.25 g peak @ 5 Hz to 500 Hz

Nonoperating limits (shipping and storing)

Ambient temperature

Gradient, maximum

Relative humidity

Elevation

-40 degrees C to 65 degrees C
(-40 degrees F to 149 degrees F)

24 C/hr (43.2 degrees F/hr)

10 to 90% noncondensing

7625 m (25,010 ft)

Physical

Dimensions

Minimum chassis weight

Maximum chassis weight

Disk drive module

Third power supply module

Second storage-control processor

Battery backup unit

Height: 62.9 cm (24.75 in.)
Width: 35.6 cm (14.0 in.)
Depth: 76.2 cm (30.0 in.)

Chassis with 5 disk modules, 1 SP, 2 VSCs, without packaging: 51.6 kg (114.0 lb)

Chassis with 20 disk modules, 2 SPs, 3 VSCs, BBU, without packaging: 83.9 kg (184.5 lb)

1.6 kg (3.5 lb)

2.4 kg (5.3 lb)

1.2 kg (2.6 lb)

5.4 kg (12 lb)

Service clearance

Front

Rear

81.3 cm (32.0 in.)

81.3 cm (32.0 in.)

Buses

External host bus

Internal storage system buses

Differential fast and wide SCSI–2 (synchronous)

Five single–ended SCSI buses

Table A-2 summarizes specifications for the rack storage system.

Table A-2. Challenge RAID Rack Specifications

Classification

Specification

Value

AC power requirements

Cabinet voltage

Current draw per chassis assembly

Power consumption per chassis

200 VAC to 240 VAC, single-phase 47 Hz to 63 Hz

5.0 A max at 200 VAC input
(20.0 A max for 4 chassis assemblies)

Apparent power: 1000 VAC max
True power: 980 W max

Connector

Type

Domestic: L6-30P/L6-30R
International: IEC Plug 309 2-P

Operating limits

Ambient temperature

Relative humidity

Elevation

Heat dissipation per chassis

Shock

Vibration

10 degrees C to 38 degrees C
(50 degrees F to 100 degrees F)

20 to 80% noncondensing

2439 m (8000 ft)

3168 x 103 J/hr (3000 Btu/hr) max per chassis assembly

3 g @ 11 ms

0.25 g peak @ 5 Hz to 500 Hz

Nonoperating limits (shipping and storing)

Ambient temperature

Gradient, maximum

Relative humidity

Elevation

-40 degrees C to 65 degrees C
(-40 degrees F to 149 degrees F)

24 C/hr (43.2 degrees F/hr)

10 to 90% noncondensing

7625 m (25,010 ft)

Physical

Cabinet dimensions

Maximum cabinet weight


See

Table A-1 for weights of FRUs.

Height: 180.34 cm (71.0 in.)
Width: 58.42 cm (23.0 in.)
Depth: 78.74 cm (31.0 in.)

407.96 kg (899.4 lb): 4 chassis assemblies, each with 20 disk modules, 2 SPs, 3 power supplies, battery backup unit, without packaging

 

Service clearance

Front access

Rear and side access

81.3 cm (32.0 in.)

76.2 cm (30.0 in.)

Buses

External host bus

Internal storage system buses

Differential fast and wide SCSI–2 (synchronous)

Five single–ended SCSI buses