Description The BA356-KC StorageWorks deskside expansion pedestal supports both 8 bit and 16 bit devices when connected to a qualified 16 bit host adapter. The BA356-KC also supports the DWZZB-VW differential converter for use with the KZPSA or for where system layouts of more than 3 meters of SCSI bus length are required. The BA356-KC supports hot-swap dual power supplies. o Dual blowers provide full cooling even when one fails. o Shelf-OK indicators on power supply tell condition of supplies and blowers. It supports Digital Fault Bus standards, providing signals to host adapters for remote system management. The BA356-KC pedestal supports up to seven 16 bit 7200 RPM disks. There are no slot restrictions. The BA356-KC has 15 percent more power than the BA350-KB. Older StorageWorks devices may be migrated and re-used in the BA356-KC. Many installed base devices can be used in the BA356-KC with no modifications. Installation and use is easier than the BA350. SCSI cable connections are more accessible. Access to hot-swapping drives has been simplified. The BA356-KC visually integrates with other expansion pedestals. Appearance matches the 8 bit BA350-Kx.
