Digital Equipment SWXOR Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...SWXOR Series 600 MB 5 25 Inch Dual Speed CD ROM Disk Drive User s Guide Order Number EK SM1RC UG B01 ...

Page 2: ... the user a license under any patents pending patents trademarks or copyrights or other rights of Digital Equipment Corporation or of any third party FCC Notice This equipment generates uses and may emit radio frequency energy The equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to pro...

Page 3: ... Power On Self Test POST 2 4 2 4 Installing Model SWXOR BC into the Desktop Expansion Unit 2 6 2 4 1 Removing the Drive from Expansion Unit 2 10 2 5 Installing a Second Drive into a 5 25 Inch SBB 2 11 3 Operation and Maintenance 3 1 Controls and Indicator 3 1 3 2 Loading a CD 3 2 3 3 Ejecting the CD Drawer 3 3 3 4 Ejecting the CD Drawer Manually 3 3 3 5 Preventive Maintenance 3 4 3 5 1 Disk Care 3...

Page 4: ...lot 2 9 2 11 Installing 5 25 Inch Device 2 9 2 12 Removing Drive 2 10 2 13 Second Drive Option Kit Components 2 11 2 14 5 25 Inch SBB 2 12 2 15 Top Cover to the Mounting Bracket 2 13 2 16 Securing Device to the Mounting Bracket 2 14 2 17 Two Devices in the SBB 2 15 2 18 SCSI ID Flex Circuit to the ZIF Connector 2 16 2 19 Folding the CD ROM I O Cable 2 17 2 20 I O Module Connectors and SCSI Address...

Page 5: ... The following revision history lists all revisions of this publication and their effective dates The publication part number is included in the Revision Level column with the last entry denoting the latest revision This publication supports the StorageWorks SWXOR 600 MB Dual Speed CD ROM Drive Revision Level Date Summary of Changes EK SM1RC UG A01 May 1994 Original release EK SM1RC UG B01 Septemb...

Page 6: ...d maintain the CD ROM drives Document Structure This guide contains the following chapters Chapter 1 Introduction Introduction gives a brief product description of the drive and its four storage subsystem configurations Chapter 2 Installation Installation describes unpacking setting the SCSI ID address and how to install the drive into a deskside expansion storage pedestal and a desktop expansion ...

Page 7: ... Notes for SUN provides SunOS 4 1 x and Solaris 2 x operating system information for the system administrator Appendix C Product Notes for Novell and MS DOS Product Notes for Novell and MS DOS provides Novell MS DOS and MS DOS Windows operating system information for the system administrator Conventions This guide uses the following conventions Style Meaning boldface type For emphasis italic type ...

Page 8: ...tions documents and integrated video audio products NOTE The audio capability of the CD ROM disk drive is included in the hardware and is controlled by the host The SWXOR drive series is packaged in an industry standard 5 25 inch form factor referred to as a StorageWorks Building Block SBB The dual speed CD ROM is available in four base configurations as described in Table 1 1 Table 1 1 SWXOR Seri...

Page 9: ... BC configuration consists of a drive upgrade kit for the StorageWorks Desktop Expansion Unit This kit is used to upgrade the right slot of the desktop expansion unit from a 3 5 inch SBB to a 5 25 inch low profile CD ROM Figure 1 2 shows the desktop expansion unit with the SWXOR BC installed 1 1 4 Model SWXOR BD The last model in the dual speed CD ROM series is the SWXOR BD referred to as a tri pa...

Page 10: ...Chapter 1 Introduction Order Number EK SM1RC UG B01 1 3 Figure 1 2 Model SWXOR BC Drive Installed in Desktop Expansion Unit Figure 1 3 Model SWXOR BD CD ROM SBB Tri Pack ...

Page 11: ...e six switch switchpack on the rear of the CD ROM SBB is used to override the SBB default device address set by the pedestal Setting these switches to automatic sets the device address to the storage subsystem s slot number The switches are preset at the factory to automatic but can be set manually to a different address at your option Figure 2 1 shows the switches in detail for model SWXOR BA Fig...

Page 12: ...StorageWorks Dual Speed CD ROM Drive 2 2 Order Number EK SM1RC UG B01 Figure 2 2 SWXOR BD SBB Drive Locations and SCSI ID Switches ...

Page 13: ...ppendix B or C for instructions on your specific operating system before installing the CD ROM into your subsystem The CD ROM SBB is installed in the Expansion Storage Pedestal by inserting the SBB into any three adjacent SBB device slots in the subsystem The SBB can be installed using the hot swap method where the drive is installed with the host system powered on and operating or with the host s...

Page 14: ...ssful installation of the CD ROM drive To execute POST perform the following 1 Set the expansion storage pedestal power switch to on 2 Load a compact disk into the drive Figure 2 4 3 The CD ROM busy LED flashes for about five seconds and goes out 4 If the SBB has more than one drive repeat steps 2 and 3 for each device 5 Power on the remaining devices in the pedestal and power on the host system s...

Page 15: ...Chapter 2 Installation Order Number EK SM1RC UG B01 2 5 Figure 2 4 Loading a Disk into the Drive ...

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Page 17: ...the SCSI and power cables 2 If installed remove the right slot security screws from the bottom of the expansion unit Figure 2 5 3 Open the front panel dust cover and remove the drive or filler panel from the right slot of the expansion unit 4 Place the expansion unit on a flat surface with the bottom side up and release the cover latch by inserting a flat blade screwdriver into the hole behind the...

Page 18: ...er Latch Release Figure 2 7 Expansion Unit Cover Tabs 7 Pull the two side rails forward in the right slot to disengage the rail locking tabs and remove both rails Figure 2 9 8 Lift the backplane up and reinsert it into the rear holders at the rear of the slot Figure 2 10 ...

Page 19: ...StorageWorks Dual Speed CD ROM Drive 2 8 Order Number EK SM1RC UG B01 Figure 2 8 Separating Rails from Backplane Figure 2 9 Removing SBB Rails ...

Page 20: ...Chapter 2 Installation Order Number EK SM1RC UG B01 2 9 Figure 2 10 Repositioning Backplane in Right Slot Figure 2 11 Installing 5 25 inch Device ...

Page 21: ...ly pushing down on the cover until the tabs lock into place 10 Install the 5 25 inch device into the right slot by aligning the device into the rails and pushing it back until the SCSI connection is firmly seated Figure 2 11 11 If removed in step 2 replace the security screws in the right slot of the expansion unit 12 Reconnect the SCSI and power cables set the power switch to on and ensure the st...

Page 22: ...uration Guide for information on configuring and installing 5 25 inch full height devices Use the following procedure to install a second drive into a 5 25 inch SBB CAUTION Do not attempt the following procedure unless you have taken proper precautions against electrostatic discharge ESD When you remove the cover from any enclosure or device wear an ESD grounding wrist strap to avoid damaging the ...

Page 23: ...19 01 1 SCSI ID Flex Circuit 17 03608 06 1 Bezel Extraction Tool 74 47025 01 1 Screw Machine 4 40 Pan 90 06011 01 4 Screw Machine 4 40 Fit 90 09414 02 4 3 Place the SBB Figure 2 14 in front of you and remove the bezel as follows a Push down on the four upper mounting tabs with the bezel extraction tool while pulling the top of the bezel away from the SBB b When the upper mounting tabs are free pul...

Page 24: ... from the bottom cover Figure 2 14 b On the right side push in each of the four top cover side mounting tabs until this side is released then remove the top cover 5 Attach the top cover to the mounting bracket as follows a Position the top cover over the mounting bracket and align the mounting holes with the screw holes in the top of the mounting bracket Figure 2 15 b Insert and tighten the four 4...

Page 25: ...e into the mounting bracket Excess force may damage the device a Slide the device into the mounting bracket as shown in Figure 2 16 b Align the four device mounting holes with slots in the mounting bracket c Insert four 4 40 flat machine screws through the mounting bracket slots and into the device Do not tighten the machine screws Figure 2 16 Securing Device to the Mounting Bracket ...

Page 26: ...avoid losing alignment hold the device to prevent it from moving in the mounting bracket c Lift the device from the bottom cover and tighten the four 4 40 flat machine screws recommended torque is seven inch pounds d Slide the mounted device into the bottom cover guide slots to ensure the alignment has not changed If the alignment changed repeat steps a through d e If the alignment has not changed...

Page 27: ...or or a possible short circuit condition could occur a Locate and unlock pull the edge of the ZIF connector Figure 2 18 b Insert the flat end of the SCSI ID flex circuit into the ZIF connector Ensure that the contacts shiny side are face down c Lock push the edge of the ZIF connector to secure the SCSI ID flex circuit 9 Fold the I O cable as shown in Figure 2 19 Figure 2 18 SCSI ID Flex Circuit to...

Page 28: ...rs Figure 2 20 to the second 5 25 inch device as follows a Keep the ribbon cable folded while you plug in the connectors b Plug in the interface connector c Plug in the power connector d Plug in the SCSI connector e Remove and discard the protective cover over the address switches f Set the address switches as shown in Figure 2 20 ...

Page 29: ...the left of the first connector 12 Position the bottom of the SBB backplane connector into the receptacle in the bottom cover as shown in Figure 2 21 The top cover has a similar receptacle for the top of the SBB backplane connector 13 As you align the top and bottom covers make sure that both SBB backplane connectors move freely up down and sideways 14 Push the top cover into the bottom cover unti...

Page 30: ...dule end as shown in Figure 2 22 b Pick up the bezel and remove the blank filler bezel c Fit the top bezel tabs into the SBB Make sure the tabs are aligned as shown then gently push until the four top bezel tabs and four bottom bezel tabs are secure d The second 5 25 inch device is installed and the SBB is ready to install into your storage subsystem ...

Page 31: ...StorageWorks Dual Speed CD ROM Drive 2 20 Order Number EK SM1RC UG B01 Figure 2 22 Bezel Attachment ...

Page 32: ...how to load a CD manually eject a CD drawer and preventive maintenance 3 1 Controls and Indicator The front panel of the CD ROM Figure 3 1 contains controls and an indicator which allow the operator to access control and monitor the operation of the drive Table 3 1 lists the front panel items and describes their functions Figure 3 1 SWXOR BA CD ROM SBB Front Panel Controls and Indicator ...

Page 33: ...adphone level control Adjusts the volume Headphone jack Accepts headphone connector 3 2 Loading a CD NOTE Ensure the supporting software is installed in the host system before operating the drive Perform the following steps to load a disk into the drive 1 Set the power switch on the storage subsystem to on 2 Press the eject button on the front panel to eject the drawer 3 Pull out the drawer to the...

Page 34: ...e drive is executing a data transfer operation green LED on front panel on or flashing Pressing the eject push button during a data transfer may cause the device to enter an indeterminate state Figure 3 2 Ejecting the CD Drawer 3 4 Ejecting a CD Drawer Manually The eject push button on the CD ROM drive does not function when the switch is disabled by software or if power to the drive is turned off...

Page 35: ...rors are recurrent clean the disk as described below 3 5 1 Disk Care Observe the following to maintain maximum performance and trouble free operation of the CD ROM drive Do not drop the disk When transporting the drive remove the CD from the drive When a disk is dirty clean it with a clean lint free cloth Wipe the disk from the center out Do not use solvents such as benzene thinner commercial clea...

Page 36: ...ended Formatted data capacity Approximately 600 Mbytes Average data transfer rate 150 Kbytes sec single speed 300 Kbytes sec dual speed Maximum burst rate 1 5 Mbytes s async 4 2 Mbytes s sync Random access time Average 385 msec single speed 250 msec dual speed Spin up time 2 3 seconds single speed 2 6 seconds dual speed Data buffer 64 Kbytes Audio output level Line output 0 9 V 47 KΩ Headphone 0 9...

Page 37: ...ou edit your config file and rebuild the kernel For more information consult the SunOS documentation B 1 2 Boot Message During system boot a message similar to the following is normally generated by the host sr0 Unrecognized Vendor DEC product RRD43 C DEC sr0 at esp0 target 6 lun 0 This message indicates that the CD ROM has been installed and configured correctly by the operating system and is rea...

Page 38: ...c0t6d0s2 If your drive is at SCSI ID 5 then type the following at the shell as root cd dev rm sr0 umask 0 ln s dsk c0t5d0s2 sr0 B 2 2 Adding a Second CD ROM A second or multiple CD ROM drives can be added by re configuring the kernel Under Solaris this is done using the r switch at boot time After installing your drive type boot r at the boot prompt After the kernel re configures and the system ha...

Page 39: ...ware driver for use with its operating system When operating under Novell and MS DOS the software driver must be pre loaded in accordance with the SCSI adapter manufacturer s installation procedure to ensure a proper interface between the SBB and the host In addition third party software may be required to access the drive Before purchasing a user level software product ensure that the drive is su...

Page 40: ... 2 18 Disk care 3 4 Disk handling 2 5 E Ejecting the CD drawer 3 3 Ejecting a CD manually 3 3 Eject push button 3 2 3 3 Electrostatic discharge 2 6 2 11 Emergency eject hole 3 3 E Con t Expansion storage pedestal 1 2 2 3 F Folding CD ROM I O cable 2 17 H Headphone Jack 1 1 3 1 Level control 3 1 Hot swap method 2 3 I Installing CD ROM SBB into expansion storage pedestal 2 3 Installing CD ROM into d...

Page 41: ...B 1 C 1 R Removing drive from expansion unit 2 10 S SBB description 1 1 2 11 2 12 SCSI 1 1 Device addresses 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 18 SCSI ID switches 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 18 Setting address of CD ROM 2 1 2 2 2 18 Security screws 2 6 Specifications A 1 Shipping boxes 2 1 Status indicator LED 3 1 3 2 Storage device 1 1 1 2 Device addresses 2 1 2 2 2 18 Installation 2 3 Storage subsystem 1 1 U Unpacking 2 1 ...

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