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OptiPac 6611MD
User's Manual
Manual No. 11-16611-30
Revision A
© Copyright 2001
Bering Technology, Inc.
2827 Aiello Drive
San Jose, CA 95111-2155
(408) 229-6400

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  • Page 1 OptiPac 6611MD User's Manual Manual No. 11-16611-30 Revision A © Copyright 2001 Bering Technology, Inc. 2827 Aiello Drive San Jose, CA 95111-2155 (408) 229-6400...
  • Page 3 OVERVIEW Important Notice Important Notice Copyright © 2001 by Bering Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced in any way without the express written permission of Bering Technology, Inc. Printed in the United States of America.
  • Page 4 4 for details. If you have upgraded your OptiPac and the LCD functions no longer match those described in this manual, you should contact Bering Customer Service to determine the proper revision of the OptiPac 6611MD User’s Manual required for your OptiPac subsystem.
  • Page 5 OptiPac products sold in the U.S.A. and Canada carry a standard one year Statement warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.* During the warranty period, Bering will, at its option, repair or replace equipment which proves to be defective. OptiPac cartridge media is warranted against defects for one year from the date of purchase.
  • Page 6 OVERVIEW Configuration Settings Configuration Use this table to record the configuration settings of your Bering OptiPac Magneto-optical disk drive subsystem. Settings Model __________________________ Serial Number __________________ Time Zone _______________ ❏ ❏ Format Switch ❏ ❏ Protect rings ❏ ❏ Protect ring H00 ❏...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Cartridge Care ........36 Preventive Maintenance ....... 36 OptiPac 6611MD User's Manual...
  • Page 8 INDEX ..........45 viii OptiPac 6611MD User's Manual...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    1.3GB fixed disk compatible with Hewlett-Packard 1000E, M, or F computers running RTE-IVB and RTE- VI. In this manual we refer to the Bering OptiPac disk drive as OptiPac and all HP systems as computer, unless otherwise indicated.

  • Page 10: Compatibility

    If the 2000MX is inserted into any other slot, the operating system will have to be regenerated. Magneto- All of the Bering OptiPac disk drives are based on magnetic and optical Optical technology. Like hard disks, a Magneto-Optical drive writes data to the...

  • Page 11: Conventions In This Manual

    Titles of books, booklets, or disks, e.g., Bering OptiPac 6611MD User's Manual Symbolic of variable words, characters, or numerals. That is, something...

  • Page 12: Unpacking

    OptiPac • a removable data cartridge • a SCSI terminator • a power cable • a warranty card • If any item is missing, please call your dealer or call Bering Customer Service at (408) 229-6400. OptiPac 6611MD User's Manual...

  • Page 13: Installing The Optipac

    2. Remove the HP 13037 MAC (Multiple Access Controller) interface board and module from the HP 1000. 3. Plug the Bering 2000MX MAC Disk Interface into the HP 1000 where the 13037 MAC interface board was removed from. 4. Attach the SCSI cable to the Bering MAC Disk Interface installed in the computer and the other end to either SCSI connector on the back panel of the OptiPac drive.

  • Page 14: Installing The Mac Disk Interface

    Note: To avoid regeneration of the operating system, the HP 13037 MAC board must first be removed and the Bering MAC Disk Interface should be inserted in the same slot. 2. Slide the 2000MX MAC Disk Interface into the empty slot in the HP 1000 computer where the 13037 MAC board was removed from and push until it is fully seated in the slot.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Optipac Drive

    For specific installation and configuration instructions for your OptiPac Drive computer, refer to your RTE Manager’s Manual. These instructions are for connecting an OptiPac 6611MD model to the Bering 2000MX MAC Disk Interface installed in the HP 1000. CAUTION: Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
  • Page 16 INSTALLING THE OPTIPAC Connecting the OptiPac Drive OptiPac 6611MD User's Manual...

  • Page 17: Operating The Disk Drive & Cartridge

    MO Activity LED Power switch Control buttons Figure 3-1: OptiPac 6611MD front panel The drive button is always locked out. The cartridge will not eject when Drive Button this button is depressed because the OptiPac controller has issued a lock command to the cartridge drive. The cartridge must be ejected using the Unload cartridge function in the LCD main menu.

  • Page 18: Mo Controls

    The OptiPac subsystems read, write, and format ISO 128MB, 230MB, 640MB cartridges, and the GIGAMO 1.3GB MO cartridge. The number of rings is reduced with the smaller capacity cartridges. For full fixed disk backup capabilities, the GIGAMO 1.3GB cartridges should be used. OptiPac 6611MD User's Manual...

  • Page 19: Ejecting A Cartridge

    2. Insert a paper clip into the emergency reject hole on the front of the drive. 3. Gently push the paper clip into the hole until the cartridge pops out. 4. Return the cartridge to its protective case for storage or transport. OptiPac 6611MD User's Manual...

  • Page 20: Write-Protecting A Cartridge

    The MO cartridge can be physically write protected by pushing open the Cartridge slide cover on the cartridge. This is similar to write protecting a floppy diskette. Read/write position Read only position (write-protected) Write-protect switch Figure 3-3: Cartridge write-protect switch OptiPac 6611MD User's Manual...

  • Page 21: Optipac System Functions

    OPTIPAC SYSTEM FUNCTIONS This chapter describes the OptiPac configuration and operating procedures. The OptiPac 6611MD features a push-button operation for performing configuration and operating procedures. This procedure is based on a hierarchical structure of system functions displayed on the disk drive's LCD. All procedures can be performed using the two front...

  • Page 22: System Menu

    Spin down / up disk Verify disk Format disk Erase disk Previous menu Cartridge utilities Show cartridge information Unload cartridge Verify cartridge Format cartridge Erase cartridge Previous menu Tests Test LCD display Return to main Display time and messages OptiPac 6611MD User's Manual...

  • Page 23: Main Menu

    Change ring function is displayed on the Main menu. 2. Press to select this option. ENTER 3. Use the button to scroll through the ring selections until you SELECT see the desired ring, then press the ENTER button. OptiPac 6611MD User's Manual...

  • Page 24: Unload Cartridge

    Refer to the “Utilities Submenu” section for detailed information. Display Time and This function exits the Main menu and displays the current date, time, Messages the current ring, and ring label. OptiPac 6611MD User's Manual...

  • Page 25: Configurations Submenu

    The LCD display will now show the following message: Change format switch (on) 4. Press the button to select this option or the button to ENTER SELECT scroll between off and on and then press at the desired setting. ENTER OptiPac 6611MD User's Manual...

  • Page 26: Change Protect Rings

    This function caused the OptiPac to appear to the computer as one of three HP drives: HP7906; HP7920; or HP7925. 1. With the Change emulation function displayed, press the button ENTER to choose this function The following message will appear: OptiPac 6611MD User's Manual...

  • Page 27: Use 12 / 24 Hour Clock

    AM/PM setting SELECT ENTER You will now be returned to the Set time option. Set Date This function allows you to change the date. 1. With the Set date function displayed, press the button. ENTER You'll see: OptiPac 6611MD User's Manual...
  • Page 28 SELECT ENTER the correct date setting. SELECT ENTER the correct year setting. SELECT ENTER After you have made this setting, you'll be returned to the Set date option. OptiPac 6611MD User's Manual...

  • Page 29: Utilities Submenu

    Cartridge utilities Tests Return to main 2. Press the button to scroll through the information or functions SELECT 3. When you see Return to main , press the button to return to the ENTER Main menu. OptiPac 6611MD User's Manual...

  • Page 30: Ring Utilities Submenu

    (A-Z, 0-9, ! # $ % & * . / : space) for the desired digit. A space is represented by an underscore character. To scroll backwards, press and hold the SELECT OptiPac 6611MD User's Manual...
  • Page 31 SELECT when the desired beginning or first source ring is displayed. ENTER If you have a 2.6GB cartridge inserted, you will see a display similar to the following: OptiPac 6611MD User's Manual...
  • Page 32 From ring 3. Press the button to scroll through all of the rings and press SELECT when the desired beginning or first source ring is displayed. ENTER You will see a display similar to the following: OptiPac 6611MD User's Manual...
  • Page 33 4. Press the button to toggle between Yes and No and press the SELECT button when your desired selection is displayed. Yes will perform ENTER five erase cycles with five patterns; No will perform one erase pass. OptiPac 6611MD User's Manual...
  • Page 34 No will perform one erase pass on each ring. After confirming your selection the erase function will begin. The progress of the Erase rings function will be displayed: Erasing ring 5 pattern 1 of 5 <> OptiPac 6611MD User's Manual...

  • Page 35: Fixed Disk Utilities Submenu

    1. Press the ENTER button to execute this f If the drive is already spun down, you will see the following message: Spin up disk OptiPac 6611MD User's Manual...
  • Page 36 The Format Disk function will erase all data on the fixed disk. 1. Press the button when the Format disk function is displayed on ENTER the Fixed disk utilities submenu The Format disk submenu then appears displaying the following message: Erase entire media? NO OptiPac 6611MD User's Manual...
  • Page 37 2. Use the button to select YES and press the button to SELECT ENTER continue. Upon successful completion, the following message will appear: DISK erased 3. Press the button to return to the Fixed disk utilities submenu. SELECT OptiPac 6611MD User's Manual...

  • Page 38: Cartridge Utilities Submenu

    Date cartridge last written* Date cartridge last accessed* * Not displayed for unformatted cartridges. 1. Press the button to scroll through each field. ENTER This is the same as Unload cartridge in the Main menu. Unload Cartridge OptiPac 6611MD User's Manual...
  • Page 39 YES and NO . SELECT 3. Select YES and press the button to continue. ENTER The following message will appear showing the number of volumes vols ) and the sector size ( bps = bytes per sector): OptiPac 6611MD User's Manual...
  • Page 40 2. Use the button to select YES and press the button to SELECT ENTER continue. Upon successful completion, the following message will appear: CARTRIDGE erased 3. Press the button to return to the SELECT Removable disk utilities submenu. OptiPac 6611MD User's Manual...

  • Page 41: Tests Submenu

    ENTER All of the segments on the LCD will be turned on. If there are any missing segments (except the last character with an *), call the Bering Service Department for assistance. 2. Press the ENTER button again to exit.
  • Page 42 OPTIPAC SYSTEM FUNCTIONS Utilities Submenu OptiPac 6611MD User's Manual...

  • Page 43: Caring For The Disk Drive & Cartridge

    If the OptiPac does get hot, make sure the fan is running properly, the vent at the rear is not blocked, and that the unit is placed where air can circulate around it. OptiPac 6611MD User's Manual...

  • Page 44: Cartridge Care

    Do not use defective or questionable cartridges on another drive. You • may spread the problem. Preventive Bering subsystems will provide extended and reliable service as long as Maintenance the drives are properly maintained. The Bering OptiPac subsystems require no preventive maintenance. If you have any questions concerning the proper preventive maintenance procedures please contact Bering Customer Support.

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting & Service

    This error code indicates a problem that may be associated with another hardware device other than the OptiPac. If this occurs, shut down your system and restart it again. If the problem still occurs, contact Bering Technical Support at (408) 229-6400. Fuse If the drive fails to power on the AC fuse may be blown.

  • Page 46: If You're Still Having Problems

    If you still have problems after following the procedures in this chapter, WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS... call Bering Technical Support at (408) 229-6400. When you call be ready to tell the service representative: The model number and serial number of the OptiPac, the firmware •...

  • Page 47: Specifications

    G's at 10 ms half sine pulse transport G’s at 10 ms half sine pulse Altitude 0 to 40,000 feet 0 to 12,192 meters LASER DIODE Type Semiconductor Laser Wavelength 785nm, Continuous Output power 30mW (max) Classification Class 1 (IEC. 825) GaAIAs OptiPac 6611MD User's Manual...

  • Page 48: 1.3Gb Fixed Disk

    0 ~ 10,000 feet (non-operating) Temperature -40° to 70° -40° to 158° Relative Humidity 5 to 90 Vibration G, 5 to 250 Hz Shock G, 10 ms max Altitude 0 ~ 12,000 meters 0 ~ 40,000 feet OptiPac 6611MD User's Manual...

  • Page 49: General

    SCSI, Common Command Set (CCS) Dimension 3" x 12.8" x 14" 8.25 x 32.5 x 35.5 cm Shipping weight 25 lbs. 11.3 Kg Accessories Cartridge MO, 1.3GB ACCS-3070 Cartridge MO, 1.3GB, 5 pack ACCS-3071 Rack Mount Kit - 19" ACCS-7206 OptiPac 6611MD User's Manual...
  • Page 50 SPECIFICATIONS General OptiPac 6611MD User's Manual...

  • Page 51: Rack Mount

    C300S-22 slide rail. The following instructions are for installing the drive into a rack without slide rails. 1. Remove the front feet from the Bering drive by removing two screws in each foot. 2. Mount the Bering drive to the rack mount shelf with four (4) 8-32x¼...
  • Page 52 The following steps require two people to install the unit in a cabinet. The shelf requires 3.5 inches of vertical clearance. 3. Insert the shelf with the Bering drive into the cabinet and hold it in place. 4. Insert the four (4) 10-32x5/16 screws from the front through the holes in the cabinet.

  • Page 53: Index

    Display Time and Messages 16 Use 24 hour clock 19 Utilities submenu 21 Verify cartridge 31 Emergency eject hole 10 Verify disk 28 Emulation 18 LCD Menu 14 Erase 26 LCD messages 37 Erase cartridge 32 LED, error 9 OptiPac 6611MD User's Manual...
  • Page 54 Specifications 1.3GB cartridge drive 39 1.3GB Fixed disk 40 Cartridges 39 General 41 Spin down / up disk 27 Table of Contents vii Technical Support 38 Test LCD display 33 Tests submenu 33 Time Setting 19 OptiPac 6611MD User's Manual...

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