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SGI

 External DVD Drive Installation Guide

This device is an 8-bit narrow SCSI, multispeed (48X maximum) DVD drive with a 50-pin
Centronics style connector. It is supported on O2

®

, OCTANE

®

, OCTANE2

, Indigo

2™

,

Indigo

2

 IMPACT

, and Indy

®

 workstations. Note that your workstation

must

 be

running IRIX 6.5.12 or later to support this drive. This device supports CD-ROM
functionality only.

The drive is shown in its enclosure in Figure 1. Note the separate power adapter.

Some installation information is provided in this guide. For complete information on
your workstation’s SCSI buses, how to determine and set the SCSI address for the device,
and cable length restrictions, see the instructions for installing external SCSI devices in
the printed owner’s guide for your workstation. Some owner’s guides are also online, as
explained in the next section.

Figure 1

External DVD Drive

To A/C outlet

Power adapter

Document Number 007-3533-005

Summary of Contents for External DVD Drive

Page 1: ...SGI External DVD Drive Installation Guide Document Number 007 3533 005 ...

Page 2: ... duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in the Rights in Data clause at FAR 52 227 14 and or in similar or successor clauses in the FAR or in the DOD DOE or NASA FAR Supplements Unpublished rights reserved under the Copyright Laws of the United States Contractor manufacturer is Silicon Graphics Inc 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy Mountain View CA 94043 1351 Sili...

Page 3: ...ionality only The drive is shown in its enclosure in Figure 1 Note the separate power adapter Some installation information is provided in this guide For complete information on your workstation s SCSI buses how to determine and set the SCSI address for the device and cable length restrictions see the instructions for installing external SCSI devices in the printed owner s guide for your workstati...

Page 4: ...e the high density 50 pin to Centronics 50 pin cable Using other types of cables or terminators can result in data loss For the second and each additional 8 bit narrow SCSI device use a Centronics 50 pin to Centronics 50 pin 0 3 meter cable Attach the Centronics active terminator included with this device to the last narrow SCSI device on the daisy chain Mixing 16 bit Wide Ultra and 8 bit Narrow F...

Page 5: ...ed on the Manufacturer s Declaration of Conformity The CE insignia displayed on each device is an indication of conformity to the European requirements CMN Number The drive model number or CMN number is on the system label on the bottom of the drive To obtain the Manufacturer s Declaration of Conformity from SGI you must either provide the CMN number to your local SGI sales representative or conta...

Page 6: ...ase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Caution Users should note that changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to oper...

Page 7: ...he limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in an industrial or office installation However there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation This system is not certified for home use You can determine whether ...

Page 8: ...o be shielded Electrostatic Discharge Silicon Graphics designs and tests its products to be immune to the effects of electrostatic discharge ESD ESD is a source of electromagnetic interference and can cause problems ranging from data errors and lockups to permanent component damage Note While operating your workstation keep all covers and doors including the plastics in place The shielded cables i...

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