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Density System
Chapter 1 - Introduction

The Cubix Density Series system is designed to house multiple server-class Intel® compatible computers in a single, managed platform. Both single-processor and dual-SMP server boards are supported through three backplane options which allow the following configurations:

 

Figure 1-1 Density Series System

 

Technical Specifications

Table 1-1 Density System Technical Specifications

System Architecture

 PCI with shared PCI/ISA expansion slots
Hard-Disk-Drives Up to 8 third-height, vertically mounted drives mounted in dual or single drive mounting assemblies.
Floppy Drive One third-height, 3.5" vertically mounted, multiplexed, 1.44MByte capacity floppy disk drive.
CD-ROM Drive One independently switched CD-ROM drive.
Dimensions RETMA-compatible rackmount enclosure - 19" wide x 12.25" high (7U) x 23.25" deep. Faceplate 17" wide x 12.25" high
Integrated Multiplexor Shared support for: VGA Video, PS/2-compatible keyboard, PS/2-compatible mouse, Floppy drive, CD-ROM drive, Environmental monitoring, and Server status monitoring
Front-Panel Controls Key lock multiplexor/video enable/disable, Group processor reset, Group power on/off, Group select, and CD select
Front-Panel Displays Power/Fan/Temperature

Selected Group for Video/Keyboard/Mouse control

Selected Group for CD assignment

"Selected" LED for Chassis activation
Power Supply Three redundant, load-sharing (n+1) supplies per system

Hot-swappable (minimum 2 power supplies required to support system operation)

Power on indicator

Input power 12.0A @ 115VAC
6.0A @ 240VAC

Power Ratings

System Power Rating

Maximum Total Power 370W
Maximum Peak Power 430W

Volts Amps Max/Peak Power Max/Peak

+5VDC 90A/90A 450W/450W
+12VDC 13A/20A* 156W/240W*
-12VDC 4A/4A 48W/48W

* + 12V @ 12Amps for 10 seconds minimum. If sustained longer, the supply will over-current trip.

Individual Power Supply Rating

Maximum Total Power 600W
Maximum Peak Power 738W

Volts Amps Max/Peak Power Max/Peak

+5VDC 90A/90A 250W/250W
+12VDC 13A/20A 84W/144W
-12VDC 4A/4A 36W/36W
Operating Environment 0 - 40° C temperature 5% - 80% noncondensing humidity
FCC Compliance Class-A compliance
Warranty 3-year warranty with registration (parts and labor, return to manufacturer)

Figure 1-2 Density Series system - Front View (Cover removed)

 

Figure 1-3 Density Series Chassis - Rear View

The Density Series system is available as a rackmount unit for installation in a Cubix System 1010 cabinet or RETMA compatible 19-inch equipment rack. Up to two Density Series systems may be installed in one System 1010 cabinet.

The Intelligent Environmental Sensor (IES) is integrated into a Multiplexor/IES Module board which is installed in a backplane slot of the Density Series system. The IES monitors system and processor health and functions as an interface between the Density Series system and the Cubix IES Supervisory System, which provides SNMP instrumentation and integration with the Cubix GlobalVision management application.

Passive Backplane Options

The Density Series Enclosure is assembled in one of the following passive backplane configurations:

4X DP (Figure 1-4)

8X SP (Figure 1-5)

2X DP + 4X SP (Figure 1-6)

 

Figure 1-4 4x DP Density Series Backplane

Figure 1-5 8x2 SP Density Single-processor Backplane

Figure 1-6 2xDP+4xSP Density Series Backplane

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