Appendix A. Technical Specifications

This appendix lists the technical specifications for the Challenge RAID deskside disk-array storage system. It also lists marketing codes and part numbers for FRUs (field-replaceable units).

Table A-1 gives specifications for the Challenge RAID deskside storage system.

Table A-1. Deskside Challenge RAID Specifications

Classification

Specification

Value

AC power requirements

Voltage

100 VAC to 200 VAC, single-phase autoranging 47 Hz to 63 Hz

 

Current draw

9.0 A max. at 100 VAC input

 

Power consumption

Apparent power: 900 VA max

 

True power

880 W max

Connector

Type

L5-15P/L5-15R

Operating limits

Ambient temperature

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

 

Relative humidity

20% to 80% noncondensing

 

Elevation

2439 m (8000 ft)

 

Heat dissipation

2675-3000 BTU/hour maximum

 

Shock

3 g @ 11 ms

 

Vibration

0.25 g peak @ 5 Hz to 500 Hz

Nonoperating limits (shipping and storing)

Ambient temperature

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

 

Gradient, maximum

24 degrees C/hr (43.2 degrees F/hr)

 

Relative humidity

10% to 90% noncondensing

 

Elevation

7625 m (25,000 ft)

Dimensions

Height

62.9 cm (24.75 in.)

 

Width

35.6 cm (14.0 in.)

 

Depth

76.2 cm (30.0 in.)

Weight

Minimum

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

 

Maximum

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

 

Disk-drive module

1.6 kg (3.5 lb)

 

Third power supply

2.4 kg (5.3 lb)

 

Second storage-control processor

1.2 kg (2.6 lb)

 

Battery backup unit

5.4 kg (12 lb)

Service clearance

Front

81.3 cm (32.0 in.)

 

Rear

81.3 cm (32.0 in.)

Buses

External host bus

Differential fast and wide SCSI–2 (synchronous)

 

internal storage system buses

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

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

 

Current draw per chassis assembly

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

 

Power consumption

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

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

 

Relative humidity

20 to 80% noncondensing

 

Elevation

2439 m (8000 ft)

 

Heat dissipation

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

 

Shock

3 g @ 11 ms

 

Vibration

0.25 g peak @ 5 Hz to 500 Hz

Nonoperating limits (shipping and storing)

Ambient temperature

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

 

Gradient, maximum

24 C/hr (43.2 degrees F/hr)

 

Relative humidity

10 to 90% noncondensing

 

Elevation

7625 m (25,010 ft)

Physical

Cabinet dimensions

Height: 180.34 cm (71.0 in)

 

 

Width: 58.42 cm (23.0 in)

 

 

Depth: 78.74 cm (31.0 in)

 

Maximum cabinet weight

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

 

See Table A-1 for weights of FRUs.

 

Service clearance

Front access

81.3 cm (32.0 in)

 

Rear and side access

76.2 cm (30.0 in)

Buses

External host bus

Differential fast and wide SCSI–2 (synchronous)

 

Internal storage system buses

Five single-ended SCSI buses