SF400 DECarray

This owner's manual details the operation and configuration of the SF400 DECarray, a modular storage cabinet designed to accommodate up to ten SF-series and TF-series storage devices. The document covers:

• DECarray Overview: Specifications, environmental requirements, and physical configuration of the storage cabinet.
• TF8x7 Magazine Tape Subsystem: Operational instructions for loading/unloading tapes, using the operator control panel (OCP), and managing different operating modes (Automatic, Manual, Service).
• SF7x and SF3x Storage Enclosure Operation: Detailed procedures for setting up enclosures in through-bus or split-bus configurations, utilizing front and rear panel controls, and power-on/off sequences for disk elements.
• Configuration Guides: Appendix A provides blank configuration templates for various system setups including DSSI VAXcluster environments.

The manual includes safety warnings, troubleshooting references, and a glossary for technical terms related to Digital Equipment Corporation storage hardware.