This manual, written for Silicon Graphics® system support engineers (SSEs) and third-party field support groups responsible for product installation and testing, provides instructions for installing and operating the CHALLENGE™ Vault L storage box
(model no. CMN A014)).
The Vault L houses up to eight SCSI devices for use with the CHALLENGE or
Onyx™ L/XL (deskside/rackmount) systems, and also provides front-loading drive capability.
 | Note: To support this upgrade, the system must have IRIX™ 5.1 or later. |
The Vault L storage box is essentially a SCSIBox 2 with skins. Most of the installation and operation guidelines are the same for both products.
This manual is divided into five chapters and one appendix:
| Chapter 1 | "Chassis Tour" describes the controls, connectors, indicators, and available product configurations. | |
| Chapter 2 | "Components" provides parts lists for the upgrades. | |
| Chapter 3 | "Installation" discusses how to install the Vault L and drives. | |
| Chapter 4 | "Verifying Installation" describes how to test the installation. | |
| Appendix A | "Specifications" lists pertinent product specifications. |
Be sure to read the following information before you begin installation.
 | Warning: Installation of these upgrades requires specific training and technical knowledge. These instructions have been provided for use by Silicon Graphics system support engineers (SSEs) or other Silicon Graphics-trained personnel only. This equipment utilizes electrical power internally that is hazardous if the equipment is improperly disassembled. |
 | Caution: This equipment is extremely sensitive and susceptible to damage caused by electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD is an electrical discharge (spark) caused by the buildup of electrostatic potential on clothing and other materials. |
You must use proper ESD preventive measures and observe these precautions:
Connect a ground strap to your wrist when connecting or disconnecting peripherals.
Be sure that you and all of the electrical equipment that you handle during this installation are at ground potential to avoid damage from ESD.
Keep the boards or drives in the antistatic bags provided. Remove a board or drive from its antistatic bag only when you are properly grounded to the chassis ground with a ground strap.
There are 14 fuses installed on the backplane. For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with the same type and rating of fuse: Cooper Industries, Bussman Div., P/N MCR-5, rated at 125V, 5A.
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