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Exabyte EXB-8200 Installation Manual

Tabletop 8mm cartridge tape subsystem
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  • Page 1 7DEOHWRS PP &DUWULGJH 7DSH 6XEV\VWHP ,QVWDOODWLRQ ...
  • Page 2 Copyright 1991 by EXABYTE Corporation. All rights reserved. This item and the information contained herein are the property of EXABYTE Corporation. No part of this document may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language...
  • Page 3 Product Warranty Caution The Tabletop CTS is warranted to be free from defects in materials, parts, and workmanship and will conform to the current product specification upon delivery. For the specific details of your warranty, refer to your sales contract or contact the company from which the Tabletop CTS was purchased.
  • Page 4 FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 5 VDE Notices Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs: Hiermit wird bescheinigt, daβ das Tabletop CTS in Übereinstimmung mit den Bestimmungen der Vfg 523/1969 und Vfg 1046/1984 funkentstört ist. Der Deutschen Bundespost wurde das Inverkehrbringen dieses Gerätes angezeigt und die Berechtigung zur Überprüfung der Serie auf Einhaltung der Bestimmungen eingeräumt. Die Einhaltung der betreffenden Bestimmungen hängt von der Verwendung abgeschirmter Kabel ab.
  • Page 6 Changes and Enhancements to This Manual This revision of Tabletop 8mm Cartridge Tape Subsystem Installation includes the following changes and enhancements: New drawings to reflect changes to fan guard Deleted references to fan filter (fan filter no longer used) ⁄ ⁄...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Introduction ........1-1 1.1 About the Tabletop Cartridge Tape Subsystem ....1-1 1.2 About This Manual .
  • Page 8 Figure 2-2 Location of Power Switch and Power Connector ....2-5 Figure 2-3 Location of Controls and Indicators (EXB-8200 shown) ..2-7 Figure 3-1 Location of Fuse Drawer .

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Accommodating a single EXABYTE 8mm Cartridge Tape Subsystem (CTS), the Tabletop CTS offers up to 2.5 gigabytes of tape storage with an EXB-8200 or EXB-8200SX installed or up to 5 gigabytes of tape storage with an EXB-8500 installed.

  • Page 10: About This Manual

    1.3 Related Publications This manual contains the information needed to install, operate, and maintain the Tabletop CTS. For further information about the Tabletop CTS, the EXB-8200, EXB-8200SX, EXB-8500, and the standards used, refer to the publications listed in this section. Tabletop CTS...

  • Page 11: Regulatory And Safety Agency Standards

    1 Introduction EXB-8500 8mm Cartridge Tape Subsystem Product Specification, 510200 EXB-8500 8mm Cartridge Tape Subsystem User’s Manual, 510201 Standards For more information about the standards used, refer to the following: ANSI Small Computer System Interface (SCSI), X3.131-1989 ANSI Small Computer System Interface-2 (SCSI-2), X3T9/89-042 ANSI Helical-Scan Digital Computer Tape Cartridge X3B5/89-136, Rev.

  • Page 12: Installing The Tabletop Cts

    Steckdose an. 2.2 Required Equipment and Tools To install the Tabletop CTS, you need the following equipment: Equipment Provided by EXABYTE Tabletop CTS. Seven-foot, three-conductor AC power cord (supplied with Tabletop CTSs for 120 volt use within the United States and Canada).

  • Page 13: Unpacking The Tabletop Cts

    To comply with FCC regulations, the Tabletop CTS cannot be terminated internally. You must provide your own external terminator. To ensure that the Tabletop CTS performs to specification, EXABYTE recommends the following external terminators: Single-ended external terminator (EXABYTE part number 002201): Amphenol ®...

  • Page 14: Setting The Scsi Id

    2 Installing the Tabletop CTS 2.4 Setting the SCSI ID Figure 2-1 shows the location of the SCSI ID switch and SCSI connectors on the back of the Tabletop CTS. Figure 2-1 Location of SCSI ID Switch and Connectors To set the CTS’s SCSI ID using the switch on the back of the Tabletop CTS: Press the button labeled “+”...

  • Page 15: Connecting The Tabletop Cts To The Scsi Bus

    2 Installing the Tabletop CTS 2.5 Connecting the Tabletop CTS to the SCSI Bus Two SCSI connectors are located on the back of the Tabletop CTS so that multiple units can be connected in series for “daisy chained” configurations or to accommodate one cable and an external terminator if the Tabletop CTS is the last device on the SCSI bus.

  • Page 16: Figure 2-2 Location Of Power Switch And Power Connector

    2 Installing the Tabletop CTS Figure 2-2 Location of Power Switch and Power Connector 2. Connect the female end of the power cord to the power connector on the back of the Tabletop CTS. To prevent possible power loss to the Tabletop CTS, make sure that the power cord is fully connected to the power connector.

  • Page 17: Performing The Initial Power-On

    2 Installing the Tabletop CTS 2.7 Performing the Initial Power-on After you have connected the Tabletop CTS to the power supply, you can perform the initial power-on. As described in this section, the procedure for performing the initial power-on depends on whether the Tabletop CTS has been stored.

  • Page 18: Figure 2-3 Location Of Controls And Indicators (Exb-8200 Shown)

    2 Installing the Tabletop CTS Figure 2-3 Location of Controls and Indicators (EXB-8200 shown) If the Tabletop CTS Has Been Stored for Six Months or More If the Tabletop CTS has been stored for six months or more, perform the following steps to ensure that the Tabletop CTS’s internal lubrication is...
  • Page 19 2 Installing the Tabletop CTS 3. If the Tabletop CTS does not power on as described in step 2, refer to Section 2.8. 4. Press the unload button on the front of the Tabletop CTS and insert a data cartridge. 5.

  • Page 20: Failure To Power On

    2 Installing the Tabletop CTS 2.8 Failure to Power On If the Tabletop CTS does not power on as described in Section 2.7, check the following: If the power-on indicator is not illuminated, check the following: Is the power switch in the on position? Is the power cord inserted correctly? Is the fuse good? (See page 3-2.) Is the power source providing power?
  • Page 21 2 Installing the Tabletop CTS Notes: 2-10 510107...

  • Page 22: Maintaining The Tabletop Cts

    3.1 Cleaning the Cartridge Tape Subsystem The CTS requires regular cleaning with an EXABYTE-approved 8mm Cleaning Cartridge. For information about how often to use the cleaning cartridge and step-by-step instructions for cleaning the CTS, refer to the documentation for the CTS.

  • Page 23: Serviceable Parts

    , 1.0 amp, 250 volt, slow blow 000053 AC power cord: 7-ft. (2.1 m), 3-conductor, for 120 volt use All other parts must be serviced only by EXABYTE Corporation or by authorized service personnel. Note: The Tabletop CTS is shipped with a seven-foot (2.1-meter), three-conductor AC power cord for 120 volt use in the United States and Canada.

  • Page 24: Figure 3-1 Location Of Fuse Drawer

    3 Maintaining the Tabletop CTS To replace the fuse, follow these steps: 1. Locate the fuse drawer at the back of the Tabletop CTS (see Figure 3-1). Figure 3-1 Location of Fuse Drawer 2. Grasp the sides of the fuse drawer with the thumb and forefinger of one hand.

  • Page 25: Replacing The Ac Power Cord

    3 Maintaining the Tabletop CTS Replacing the AC Power Cord The Tabletop CTS is shipped with a seven-foot (2.1-meter), three-conductor AC power cord for 120 volt use in the United States and Canada. If you are planning to use an input voltage other than 120 volts AC or if you will be using the Tabletop CTS outside of the United States or Canada, you must supply your own power cord.

  • Page 26: Packing And Shipping The Tabletop Cts

    4 Packing and Shipping the Tabletop CTS 4 Packing and Shipping the Tabletop CTS This chapter includes information for packing and shipping the Tabletop CTS. 4.1 Packaging and Shipping Requirements The following materials are required to pack the Tabletop CTS: Original shipping container Two original cardboard and foam packing pieces Antistatic bag...

  • Page 27: Packing The Tabletop Cts

    4 Packing and Shipping the Tabletop CTS 4.3 Packing the Tabletop CTS Once the Tabletop CTS is prepared for shipping, you can place it in the shipping carton. To pack the Tabletop CTS, follow these steps: 1. If necessary, reassemble the original shipping carton by taping the flaps shut at the bottom.

  • Page 28: Appendix A Power Cord Requirements

    Appendix A Power Cord Requirements Appendix A Power Cord Requirements This appendix describes the requirements for the power cord to be used with the Tabletop CTS. The Tabletop CTS is shipped with a seven-foot (2.1-meter), three-conductor AC power cord for 120 volt use in the United States and Canada.

  • Page 29: International 220 Vac Power Cord

    A Power Cord Requirements International 220 VAC Power Cord The criteria for an international 220 VAC power cord are as follows: The power cord must have an attachment plug of the proper type, rating, and safety approval for the intended country. The power cord must have an IEC type CEE-22 female connector on one end.

  • Page 30: Appendix B Scsi Cable Requirements

    Appendix B SCSI Cable Requirements Appendix B SCSI Cable Requirements This appendix describes the requirements for the cable needed to connect the Tabletop CTS to the SCSI bus. Cable Specifications To connect the Tabletop CTS to the SCSI bus, use a cable that meets the general specifications listed in Table B-1.
  • Page 31 Appendix B SCSI Cable Requirements Cable Length The maximum length of the SCSI cable depends on whether you are using a differential or single-ended SCSI configuration, as follows: For differential SCSI configurations, the maximum allowable bus length is 25 meters (82 feet). For single-ended SCSI configurations, the maximum allowable bus length is 6 meters (19.7 feet).
  • Page 32 Centimeter (0.3937 inches). Canadian Standards Association. EXB-8200 The EXB-8200 8mm Cartridge Tape Subsystem. The EXB-8200 can store up to 2.5 gigabytes of data on a single 8mm data cartridge. EXB-8200SX The EXB-8200SX 8mm Cartridge Tape Subsystem. The EXB-8200SX is very similar to the EXB-8200 but offers a high-speed search capability.
  • Page 33 A unique identifier assigned to each device or subsystem on the SCSI bus. Also referred to as the address. target A bus device (usually a controller) that performs an operation requested by an initiator. The EXB-8200, EXB-8200SX, and EXB-8500 are targets. 510107...

  • Page 34: Index

    Index Index safety standards SCSI bus connecting Tabletop CTS to AC power cord length of cable for terminators for type of cable for SCSI ID, setting serviceable parts cartridge tape subsystem, cleaning fuse list of power cord shipping the Tabletop CTS 4-1 –...

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