R215F - Revision history

Jnc: +A guess at the proper categories

2023-09-08T10:45:55Z

+A guess at the proper categories

Vaxorcist: "PS" DSSI connector type added

2023-09-07T19:59:49Z

"PS" DSSI connector type added

Vaxorcist: New page "R215F"

2023-09-07T12:51:05Z

New page "R215F"

New page

The '''R215F Expander''' provides additional mass storage capacity for [[MicroVAX]] systems that have a [[DSSI]] bus.

Up to three [[RF-series]] Integrated Storage Elements (ISEs) can be included in the expander.
An ISE is an intelligent storage device that contains its own controller.

[[File:R215F_closed.png|thumb|200px|R215F DSSI Expander (closed)]]

Numerous types of DSSI disks can be installed in the R215F expander:

* [[RF30]]
* [[RF31]]
* [[RF31F]]
* [[RF31T]]
* [[RF35]]
* [[RF36]]
* [[RF72]]
* [[RF73]]
* [[RF74]]

The R215F enclosure is a [[BA215]] enclosure with the [[card cage]] removed, and an additional mass storage bay in its place. It has three mass storage bays:

* Two bays in the top of the cabinet
* One bay in the middle of the cabinet

Each mass storage bay can hold one ISE.

[[File:R215F_and_MicroVAX_3400.png|center|thumb|500px|Typical configuration that includes an R215F enclosure and a [[MicroVAX 3400]] in a [[BA213]] enclosure.]]

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== External links ==

* [http://www.vaxhaven.com/images/d/d9/EK-249AC-AD-003.pdf R215F Expander Addenda to Customer Hardware Information] (EK-249AC-AD-003)
* [https://sup.xenya.si/sup/info/digital/MDS/jun99/Cd3/DISK/RF72DIM6.PDF RF Series Integrated Storage Element Installation in BA200 Series Enclosures] (EK-RF72D-IM-006)

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	* [http://www.vaxhaven.com/images/d/d9/EK-249AC-AD-003.pdf R215F Expander Addenda to Customer Hardware Information] (EK-249AC-AD-003)		* [http://www.vaxhaven.com/images/d/d9/EK-249AC-AD-003.pdf R215F Expander Addenda to Customer Hardware Information] (EK-249AC-AD-003)
	* [https://sup.xenya.si/sup/info/digital/MDS/jun99/Cd3/DISK/RF72DIM6.PDF RF Series Integrated Storage Element Installation in BA200 Series Enclosures] (EK-RF72D-IM-006)		* [https://sup.xenya.si/sup/info/digital/MDS/jun99/Cd3/DISK/RF72DIM6.PDF RF Series Integrated Storage Element Installation in BA200 Series Enclosures] (EK-RF72D-IM-006)
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		+	[[Category: DEC Mass Storage]]
		+	[[Category: DEC Mounting Boxes]]

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		+	The R215F uses the [[Digital_Storage_Systems_Interconnect#Connectors\|PS DSSI connectors]]; usage of DSSI cables with a right-angle PS connector is highly recommended.

	[[File:R215F_and_MicroVAX_3400.png\|center\|thumb\|500px\|Typical configuration that includes an R215F enclosure and a [[MicroVAX 3400]] in a [[BA213]] enclosure.]]		[[File:R215F_and_MicroVAX_3400.png\|center\|thumb\|500px\|Typical configuration that includes an R215F enclosure and a [[MicroVAX 3400]] in a [[BA213]] enclosure.]]