About this guide – Compaq 3000 User Manual

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About This Guide

This section identifies the audience of this guide and describes the contents (chapter-by-
chapter) and structure. In addition, this section includes a list of associated documents
and the conventions used in this guide.

Intended Audience

This guide is intended for installers and operators of the RAID Array 3000
Controller Shelf. Installing the shelf requires a general understanding of basic
SCSI terminology and product installation procedures.

Document Structure

This guide contains the following chapters:

Chapter 1: Product Overview

Product Overview provides an overview and a physical hardware description of
the RAID Array 3000 controller shelf. It includes the major features, a brief
description of the major components, a series of controller shelf-to-host
connection diagrams, and the specifications for the shelf.

Chapter 2: RAID Array Controller

RAID Array Controller describes the major features and characteristics of the
controller in the RAID Array 3000. It also lists the RAID levels supported by the
subsystem and a brief description of each level. Redundant operation and
environmental considerations (i.e. backup power management, voltages, and
temperature) are covered at the end of the chapter.

Chapter 3: Installation and Maintenance

Installation and Maintenance recommends how to install the controller and
device expansion shelves in a rackmount RETMA or metric cabinet. The
information covers both single and multiple device expansion shelf installations.
The chapter also describes how to interpret the status and power LEDs on the
front panel, how to replace a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU), and how to add or
replace a SIMM module in the RAID controller.

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