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1 Introduction
The NetServer Storage System/6 provides external mass storage for use with the
current line of HP NetServers. The NetServer Storage System/6 is compatible
with the Small Computer System Interface (SCSI-2) industry standard. Both
Fast and Fast-Wide SCSI-2 are supported. The embedded SCSI controllers in
NetServers, SCSI host bus adapters (HBA) or Disk Array Controllers (DAC)
provide the SCSI interface between the host system and the storage system.
DACs and HBAs are available from Hewlett-Packard (check with your dealer).
The NetServers, HBAs and DACs include software that supports a variety of
operating systems.
The chassis contains horizontal mass storage shelves called SCSI device shelves
in the upper area of the chassis and a hot-swap subsystem with six hot-swap
shelves in two cages in the lower area. The SCSI device shelves support SCSI
devices, such as tape drives. The hot-swap shelves support SCA-2 hot-swap disk
modules provided by HP.
The SCSI connectors on the rear panel connect the storage system to the host
system. The SCSI bus terminates inside the storage system cabinet. A power
supply and the internal cabling necessary for most configurations are included in
the storage system.
The NetServer Storage System/6 can be configured to solve a variety of storage
problems. The disk modules are available in a variety of capacities to meet your
mass storage needs. Mass storage devices and external SCSI cables are not
included with the storage system. They must be ordered separately from your HP
dealer.
