1. Dot Hill Systems NEBS Equivalency
B. Rust
C. Morris
P. Bisping
R. Mannering
V. Orozco
06/15/2009
Dot Hill Systems Confidential

2. Summary of Equivalency Testing
The Dot Hill Systems 2U24 models 2322 (iSCSI), 2522(SAS) and 2722 (FC) have demonstrated NEBS equivalency in all aspects except the 2” drop test which has not been completed.
The EMC and Safety testing was equivalent to the NEBS GR-CORE-1089 testing and is therefore compliant to this standard
The Environmental testing was equivalent to NEBS GR-CORE-63 testing and is therefore compliant to this standard
It is expected that the models 2322, 2522 and 2722 will pass NEBS testing and are NEBS Compliant.

3. Summary of NEBS Equivalency
GR-1089 Test Description
NEBS Equivalency Status
Notes
EMI 
DHS internal specifications are the same as NEBS
NEBS Lightning and AC Power Fault
See details on supporting slide
Electrical Safety
Bonding and Grounding
DC Power Port Tests

4. Summary of NEBS Equivalency
GR-63 Test Description
NEBS Equivalency Status
Notes
Thermal 
See details on supporting slide
Humidity
Altitude
Op Random Vibe
Op Swept Sine Vibe
DHS internal specifications are more stringent than NEBS
Op Shock Unpackaged
NEBS does not have unpackaged op-shock requirements. DHS internal specifications are more stringent than NEBS

5. Summary of NEBS Equivalency
GR-63 Test Description
NEBS Equivalency Status
Notes
Non-op Shock Unpackaged *
DHS non-op shock testing is 15G, 11ms. NEBS requires 2” drop. PSU and similar controllers have passed the NEBS requirements.
* 2U-24 chassis is highly leveraged from the 2U12 and is expected to pass further tests.
Non-op Shock, Packaged 
DHS internal specifications are more stringent than NEBS
Random Vibration, Packaged
Spatial Requirements
This NEBS requirement is not applicable
Temperature Margin
See details on supporting slide
Fan Cooled Equipment
PSU and similar controllers have passed this NEBS requirement. The 2U-24 chassis has an identical airflow system

6. Summary of NEBS Equivalency
GR-63 Test Description
NEBS Equivalency Status
Notes
Surface Temperature 
The 2U-24 product uses the same PSU and similar controllers to the This will not be an issue
Fire Spread
See details on supporting slide
Fan Failure
PSU have passed NEBS fan failure requirements. Airflow system is identical from the PSU and controller standpoint.
Smoke & Self Extinguishment Criteria
Needle Flame
Airborne Contaminants (mixed flow gas)
Airborne Contaminants (hygroscopic dust)

7. Summary of NEBS Equivalency
GR-63 Test Description
NEBS Equivalency Status
Notes
Acoustic Noise 
The majority of acoustic noise is from the PSU fans. The 5730 has passed the NEBS requirement with the same PSU. No issue
Illumination
See details on supporting slide

8. EMI comparison EMI Testing
NEBS Electrostatic Discharge and Electrical Fast Transients (ref. GR-1089-CORE issue 4)
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) 2.1
±8 kV contact mode discharges
±15 kV air mode discharges
Electrical Fast Transient (EFT) 2.2
5 one-minute EFT/Burst applications of each polarity, positive and negative, are applied at:
0.25 kV for Port Types 1 and 2
0.5 kV for AC and DC Ports of network equipment
0.5 kV for Port Types 3 and 4
1 kV for AC and DC Ports
NEBS Emission Criteria 3.2 (ref. GR-1089-CORE issue 4)
Radiated Emission Criteria 3.2.1
10KHz to 12GHz- Limit FCC part 15 Class A
Conducted Emission Criteria for Power Ports 3.2.2
150KHz to 30MHz, Limit Class A
Conducted Emission Criteria for Telecommunication Ports 3.2.3
150 KHz to 30MHz, Limit Class A

9. EMI comparison EMI Testing
NEBS Radiated Immunity Criteria 3.3 (ref. GR-1089-CORE issue 4)
Electric field of 8.5 V/m Frequency range 0.01 through 10000MHz, Doors Open
NEBS Conducted Immunity Criteria & (ref. GR-1089-CORE issue 4)
Electromagnetic energy is injected longitudinally (common-mode) into each power port and Telecommunications ports: 89 dBμA down to 80.5dBμA from 0.01MHz to 0.15MHz and 80.5 dBμA from 0.15MHz to 30MHz
DHS requirements (ref. Report DOTH0078)
Radiated Emission Criteria
30MHz to 26GHz, Limit FCC part 15 Class A
Conducted Emissions Criteria
150KHz to 30MHz, Limit Class A
Conducted Emission Criteria for Telecommunication Ports
150 KHz to 30MHz, Limit Class A
Radiated Immunity Criteria
Electric field of 10V/m Frequency range 0.08 through 2700MHz, Doors open
Conducted Immunity Criteria
Electromagnetic from 0.15MHz to 80MHz into each power port and Telecommunications ports.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
±8 kV contact mode discharges
±15 kV air mode discharges

10. EMI comparison EMI TESTING Electrical Fast Transient (EFT) 2.2
One-minute EFT Burst applications of each polarity positive and negative are applied at:
0.5kV for Data ports (Ethernet, SAS)
1kV for AC and DC Ports
Conclusion –
The Dot Hill EMI test criteria is basically identical to the NEBS test criteria. Dot Hill has designed the 2322, 3522 and 2722 using the 5730 as a base line. The same power supplies, which were previously NEBS certified in the 5730, are used, which is the primary component tested in the EMI testing. Dot Hill has passed the ITE EMI testing with no issues. The 2322, 2522 and 2722 will pass the NEBS EMI testing.

11. Other GR-1089 Tests NEBS Lightning and AC Power Fault
First Level Lightning Surge: 1000A (4) repetitions each polarity
Second Level Lightning Surge: 3000A (1) repetition each polarity
AC power fault: 1A, 60 applications
The design of the 2322, 2522 and 2722 are the same as the 5730 as far as lightning and AC Power Fault protection, and will pass all NEBS testing. The 5730 is NEBS certified.
Electrical Safety
The main NEBS criteria is that the product must pass the UL Product safety testing. The 2322, 2522 and 2722 FC were thoroughly tested at UL and passed. The product safety designs for the 2322, 2522, 2722 FC and 5730 are the same. The 5730 is NEBS certified. The 2322, 2522 and 2722 FC will pass all NEBS Electrical Safety testing.
Bonding and Grounding
The bonding and grounding of the 2322, 2522 and 2722 FC product are the same as the The 5730 is NEBS certified. The embedded power sources in the 2322, 2522 and 2722 FC product are equivalent to those used in the 5730, and these power sources will pass the short circuit test. The NEBS short circuit testing was conducted on the 2722FC product at Dot Hill and passed. The Bonding and Grounding testing will pass.
DC Power Port Tests
These tests are conducted on the Power Supplies, which are the same as those used in the model 5730, which is NEBS Certified. This testing will pass.

12. Thermal Thermal Testing 12 NEBS requirements (ref GR-63-CORE Issue 3)
Transportation and Storage - Section 5.1.1; -40ºC – 72 hrs, +70ºC – 72 hrs
Operating Temperature and Relative Humidity – Section 5.1.2, shelf level; +55ºC – 16hrs, -5ºC – 16 hrs
DHS requirements (DVT test report A-3-0 – NTS Labs)
Low Temperature, Non Operational (packaged), IEC ; -40ºC for 72 hrs
High Temperature, Non Operational (packaged), IEC ; +70ºC for 72 hrs
Low Temperature, Operational, IEC ; +5ºC for 8 hrs
High Temperature, Operational, IEC ; +40ºC for 16 hrs
Low Temperature, Operating Limit, Cold Start; Five cycles to +2ºC for 16 hrs and start
DHS requirements (System Thermal Analysis Test report rev B1 – Dot Hill )
Low Temperature, Operational, 0ºC – 1 hr
High Temperature, Operational, +55ºC – 1 hr
High Temperature shut-off, +67ºC (ramp 25ºC/hr, from 25ºC to 75ºC)
Conclusion –
Passed Transportation and Storage testing – same temperature and duration as NEBS
Passed Operating Temperature (+55ºC) for 1 hr; will also pass for NEBS 16 hour test
Passed Operating Temperature (0ºC) for 1 hr and cold starts at 2ºC after 4 hr soak. Will also pass NEBS -5ºC test which reaches -5ºC after ramping down from 25ºC, since internal temperature rise due to operating heat rise, is equivalent to the cold start test at 2ºC. 12

13. Thermal Sensors

14. Humidity Humidity Testing NEBS requirements (ref GR-63-CORE Issue 3)
Transportation and Storage - Section 5.1.1; 93% 40ºC – 96 hrs
Operating Temperature and Relative Humidity – Section 5.1.2; 90% 28ºC – 96hrs
DHS requirements (DVT test report A-3-0 – NTS Labs)
Damp Heat, Non Operational (packaged), IEC ; +40ºC, 93% RH for 96 hrs
Damp Heat, Operational, IEC ; +40ºC, 93% RH for 16 hrs
Conclusion –
Passed Transportation and Storage testing; same temperature and humidity testing parameters as in the NEBS test
Passed Operating testing for 16 hr at a higher temperature; will pass for 96 hour NEBS test. 14

15. Altitude Altitude Testing
NEBS requirements (ref GR-63-CORE Issue 3), Operating Altitude – Section 5.1.3
+55ºC 1,800 m (5,904 ft) – 8 hrs (Section states that increasing the high temperature test from +55°C to +61°C, accounts for the thermal altitude effects at 1,800 m. This equivalence testing is not done by the test lab for products with hard drives, but a pre-test using the 61°C is the method used by manufacturers to show equivalence prior to the actual NEBS testing.)
+45ºC 4,000 m (13,120 ft) – 8 hrs
DHS requirements (System Thermal Analysis Test report rev B1 – Dot Hill
High Temperature shut-off, +67ºC (ramp 25ºC/hr, from 25ºC to 75ºC)
Conclusion –
Passed Operating Temperature (67ºC) during ramp test, which is hotter than the altitude equivalent steady state test at 61ºC, which is equivalent to the NEBS 55ºC at 1,800 m (5,904 ft). 15

16. Operational Random Vibration
NEBS requirements (ref GR-63-CORE Issue 3 Section Zone 4) Frequency Range 0.3 Hz to 50 Hz Peak accel = 5G 2Hz to 5 Hz)
ETSI requirements (ref EN V2.2.2 Test spec T3.2) Frequency Range 5Hz to 100Hz PSD= 0.02 m2/s3 ref( G2/Hz))
DHS 5Hz to 500Hz 0.21Grms Peak accel = 3.1 G (DHS rB1)
Conclusion – DHS random vibration specification is more stringent than NEBS and ETSI. NEBS spec is slightly higher between 2Hz and 5Hz. This freq is not an issue for HDD’s
Accel Vs Freq Curves

17. Operational Swept Sine Vibration
NEBS requirements (ref GR-63-CORE Issue 3 Section Zone 4) 0.1 G (0 to peak) Hz .1 oct/min
ETSI requirements (ref EN V2.2.2 Test spec T3.2) Frequency Range 5Hz to 62Hz limited velocity 5mm/s 62Hz-200 Hz 2m/s2 (ref: 0.204G)
DHS see table below
Drive Class
Frequency Range
(Hz)
Excitation Level
(G0 to peak)
Dwell Freq
Entry Level
oct/min
0.10 NA
Nearline
0.15
Enterprise
0.20
Three highest peaks with Q≥2
Conclusion – DHS swept sine requirements are more stringent than NEBS and ETSI.

18. Operational Shock Operational Shock Testing
NEBS has no operational shock requirements
ETSI requirements (ref EN V2.2.2 Test spec T3.2) 30 m/s2 (ref 3.06 G) 11ms 3 shocks in each axis
DHS ( rev:B1)5 G, 11ms, ½ sine pulses in the ±X, ±Y and ±Z axes. 10 shock pulses will be administered in each direction, with a pause of 5 seconds between pulses.
Conclusion – DHS operational shock requirements are more stringent than NEBS and ETSI.

19. Non-Op Shock, Unpackaged
Non-Operational Shock Testing, Unpackaged
NEBS: 25 to <50 kg, 2 inch drop.
ETSI: No test.
DHS ( rev:B1) 15 G, 11ms, ½ sine pulses in the ±X, ±Y and ±Z axes. 3 shock pulses will be administered in each direction, with a pause of 5 seconds between pulses.
Conclusion – Historically, DHS has not done the NEBS drop test.

20. Non-Op Shock, Packaged Non-Operational Shock Testing, Packaged
NEBS: <40 kg, 19.7 inch drop. (Drop height is derived from ETSI spec in next bullet.)
ETSI requirements (ref EN V2.1.2 Test spec T2.2) 20 to <100 kg, .25 m drop (9.84 inches), one fall on each face
DHS – Per ISTA 2A except in cases where customer requirements are more stringent.
ISTA 2A – <150 lbs, drop height 20" on 1 corner, 3 associated edges, and 6 faces
Conclusion – DHS packaged drop testing requirements are more stringent than NEBS and ETSI.

21. Random Vibration, Packaged
Random Vibration Testing, Packaged
NEBS: (ref GR-63-CORE Issue 3 Section Transportation Vibration) 0.01 g2/Hz from 5-20 Hz, -3 dB/Octave from Hz for 30 minutes in each axis. Equivalent to Grms. This is taken from the ETSI spec.
ETSI requirements (ref EN V2.2.2 Test spec T3.2) 1.0 m2/sec3 from 5 to 20 Hz, 0.3 m2/sec3 from 20 to 200 Hz for 30 minutes in each axis.
DHS: See PSD curves for horizontal and vertical testing below.
Conclusion – The DHS vertical PSD curve is more stringent than NEBS and ETSI.

22. Other GR-63 Tests
Spatial Requirements – These are shelf level products and are not applicable to the spatial criteria.|
Temperature Margin – The temperature margin testing starts with the normal maximum +55ºC operating temperature, and then increases the operating temperature first to +60ºC and finally to +65ºC. During EVT temperature testing, the 2722 product quit operating at +67ºC. This product has adequate operating temperature margin to pass this NEBS testing.
Fan Cooled Equipment – These products are very similar in airflow design to the model Both these products and the model 5730 use the same power supplies, which contain the fans for cooling these products. The 5730 passes these NEBS tests. These products will also pass this testing.
Surface Temperature – These products ares similar in generated heat to our Model 5730, which passes this testing. These products will also pass this testing.

23. Other GR-63 Tests
Fire Spread – These products were designed to meet this criteria. The chassis is a sheet metal design, and thus encloses any internal burning. These products are very similar to the model 5730, which has passed this testing. All products use the same power supplies and have similar printed wiring boards. The hard drives for this product are 2.5” versus the 5730 which has 3.5” disks. However, the basic combustible materials are the same for all products and these products will pass this testing.
Fan Failure –These products use the same power supplies as used on the model The airflow designs of all products are basically the same. These products were tested for fan failures and passed the testing. The model 5730 passed the NEBS testing. This product will pass the NEBS testing.
Smoke and Self-Extinguishment Criteria - These products are designed to meet this criteria. The chassis is a sheet metal design, and thus encloses an internal fire. These products are very similar to the model 5730, which has passed this testing. All products use the same power supplies and have similar printed wiring boards. The hard drives for these products are 2.5” versus the 5730 which has 3.5” disks. However, the basic combustible materials are the same and these products will pass this test.

24. Other GR-63 Tests
Needle Flame – These products were designed to pass this testing. Components were chosen with the required fire burn ratings to pass this testing. Most of the components are the same as those used in the model 5730 which passes this NEBS test. These products will pass this testing.
Airborne Contaminants – Mixed Flow Gas - These products are designed to meet this criteria. The product airflow is similar to the model 5730, which has passed this testing. All products use the same power supplies and have similar printed wiring boards. The hard drives for these products are 2.5” versus the 5730 which has 3.5” disks. However, the basic design concepts are the same and therefore these products will pass this testing.
Airborne Contaminants – Hygroscopic Dust- These products are designed to meet this criteria. The product airflow is similar to the model 5730, which has passed this testing. All products use the same power supplies and have similar printed wiring boards. The hard drives for this product are 2.5” versus the 5730 which has 3.5” disks. However, the basic design concepts are the same and therefore these products will pass this testing.

25. Other GR-63 Tests
Acoustic Noise – These products have been tested for acoustic noise and meets the NEBS criteria. This product and the model 5730 both use the same power supplies, which is the primary noise source, and the 5730 passes this testing. This product will pass this testing.
Illumination – These products are very similar to the model 5730 as far as illumination. The model 5730 passes this testing, and this product will also pass this testing.

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