Server FarmModel MA3aUser Guide

10MultiArray User GuideUnpackingCheck the items on the MultiArray shipping list to ensure that you have received the correctaccessories. Your MultiArr

11Chapter 2 - Installation Quick StartPre-Installation NotesDue to the high flexibility of the MultiArray, the options for configuration are many and

12MultiArray User Guide9-Pin DSUB OpeningsIf the 9-pin DSUB openings will be used on the upper back panel of the MA3a chassis, thecoverplates need to

13Chapter 2 - Installation Quick StartBackplane BoardThe user configurable backplane shown in Figure 2-2 allows you to combine subsegments (2-card slo

14MultiArray User GuideHardware Installation ProcedureDepending on the individual configuration, the installation procedure may involve installing SBC

15Chapter 2 - Installation Quick StartNote: Installing SBCs in a 4-slot segment requires an SBC to the left of the bus jumper.Installing SBC Boards1 V

16MultiArray User GuideInternal SBC CablingThe internal cabling process involves the connection of each individual SBC to the mux card inthe MA3a chas

17Chapter 2 - Installation Quick StartSBC ConnectionsFigure 2-6 shows the two connections between the mux card and the SBC.BANK 1BANK 2M1M2M3M4OPEN123

18MultiArray User GuideDisk Drive InstallationInstalling Drives in the 8-Bay Disk Drive Chassis1 Open the front door on the rack.Note: Although you ca

19Chapter 2 - Installation Quick Start7 Select the slot to install the disk drive and slide it into the slot. See Figure 2-8.Disk Drives(Hard or Flopp

User Guide88311200, Revision AMultiArrayIII (Model # MA3a)User Configurable Multiple-processorRack Mount ChassisThis publication may not be reproduced

20MultiArray User Guide8-Bay Disk Drive CablingThe disk drive cabling process involves making the connections between each disk drive and themux card

21Chapter 2 - Installation Quick Start2 If the drive has an IDE interface, connect the other end of the ribbon cable to itsassociated Mux connector, i

22MultiArray User GuideInstalling a Disk Drive into Horizontal ChassisYour MA3a comes pre-configured with a floppy and CD-ROM drive installed in the c

23Chapter 2 - Installation Quick Start6 To mount a half height drive in the combination horizontal chassis, the drive has to firstbe attached to the h

24MultiArray User Guide11 Connect the power cable to the disk drive ensuring that pin 1 of the cable mates with pin1 of the drive connector. The power

25Chapter 2 - Installation Quick Start13 Reconnect the power cables to the floppy and CD-ROM drives. See Figure 2-17.Mux CardCD-ROM DriveFloppyDisk Dr

26MultiArray User GuideExternal CablingThe descriptions below are appropriate for Multi-Tech products. For other vendor components,refer to the user d

27Chapter 2 - Installation Quick StartPowering UpBefore powering-on the MultiArray verify the following information:• Verify that both power cords are

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Chapter 3 - Software Loading

ContentsChapter 1 - Introduction and DescriptionIntroduction ...

30MultiArray User GuideIntroductionThis chapter discusses software options available on the MultiArray. The hardware installationprocedures in Chapter

Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting

32MultiArray User GuideTroubleshootingThe recommended troubleshooting process for the MultiArray is to determine the followingresults:• Is the rack pl

33Chapter 4 - TroubleshootingDiagnostic TestsThe SBC operates much like any stand-alone PC, and the MultiArray will run almost any diskette-based off-

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Chapter 5 - Warranty, Service and Technical Support

36MultiArray User GuideIntroductionThis chapter starts out with statements about your MultiArray’s 2-year warranty. The next section,Tech Support, sho

37Chapter 5 - Warranty, Service and Tech SupportTech SupportMulti-Tech has an excellent staff of technical support personnel available to help you get

38MultiArray User GuideServiceIf your tech support specialist decides that service is required, your MultiArray may be sent(freight prepaid) to our fa

39Chapter 5 - Warranty, Service and Tech SupportThe Multi-Tech BBSFor customers who do not have Internet access, Multi-Tech maintains a bulletin board

Chapter 5 - Warranty, Service and Technical SupportIntroduction ...

40MultiArray User Guide5. Enter D. You will see a list of the files you have marked. Enter E if you would like to editthe list; otherwise enter D agai

Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description

6MultiArray User GuideIntroductionThe MultiArrayIII™ user-configurable multiple-processor server farm (model MA3a) is designedto consolidate up to nin

7Chapter 1 - Introduction and DescriptionManual OrganizationThis manual tells you how to install your MultiArray hardware. For information on the Mult

8MultiArray User GuideTechnical SpecificationsThe MultiArrayIII conforms to the following specifications:DimensionsHeight: 10.75" (27 cm)Width: 1

Chapter 2 - Installation Quick Start