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- Page 1 0LQL 7DEOHWRS &DUWULGJH 7DSH 6XEV\VWHP ,QVWDOODWLRQ 520156-000...
- Page 2 Trademark Notices EXABYTE is a registered trademark and EXATAPE is a trademark of EXABYTE Corporation. AMP is a trademark of AMP Incorporated. dataMate is a registered trademark of Methode Electronics, Inc.
- Page 3 elcome Thank you for selecting the Mini Tabletop 8mm Cartridge Tape Subsystem (CTS). You have chosen the leading half-high 8mm cartridge tape subsystem, fully enclosed in an air-cooled, shielded container complete with a universal self-switching power supply, two Small Computer Standard Interface (SCSI) connectors, a SCSI ID switch, and a Monitor port.
- Page 4 For Quick Reference... NAME NUMBER Sales Representative’s Name Sales Representative’s Number Service Number Mini Tabletop CTS Serial Number Purchase Date 520156...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents 1 Mini Tabletop CTS overview ... . . 6 Catridge tape subsystem overview ... . . 6 EXATAPE overview ..... 7 2 Before you begin... -
Page 6: Mini Tabletop Cts Overview
1 Mini Tabletop CTS overview The Mini Tabletop CTS is a fully integrated, half-high, ® tabletop 8mm cartridge tape subsystem. The EXABYTE design provides temperature control and allows the CTS to stand alone in either a vertical or horizontal position. The... -
Page 7: Exatape Overview
1-MByte speed-matching data buffer to enable operation as a streaming or start/stop tape device High-speed search capability SCSI-1 and SCSI-2 support Custom EEPROM options Intelligent IDRC data compression For more information about your CTS, contact your vendor. EXATAPE™ overview We strongly recommend that you use EXATAPE data-grade metal-particle media with your CTS. -
Page 8: Before You Begin
2 Before you begin... Before installing your Mini Tabletop CTS, save the original packing materials. If you need to ship the Mini Tabletop CTS, use the original shipping carton and packing materials. Do not ship any other items with the CTS. Checking the power cord Before you begin, check that you have the proper power cord to connect your Mini Tabletop CTS. -
Page 9: Installing Your Mini Tabletop Cts
3 Installing your Mini Tabletop CTS As described in this section, installing the Mini Tabletop CTS includes the following steps: 1. Setting the SCSI ID 2. Placing the orientation pads 3. Placing the external terminator 4. Connecting the SCSI cable 5. -
Page 10: Placing The Orientation Pads
2. Placing the orientation pads When shipped, the Mini Tabletop CTS includes five self-adhesive orientation pads. You apply four pads to either the bottom or right side of your Mini Tabletop CTS depending on the orientation. The pads protect the surface of the CTS and allow air to flow through the vents in the vertical orientation. -
Page 11: Placing The External Terminator
3. Placing the external terminator If the Mini Tabletop CTS is the last device on the SCSI bus, place an external terminator into either SCSI connector. Single-ended and differential configurations use different terminators. If you use a single-ended configuration, we recommend a Methode Electronics, Inc. - Page 12 The SCSI connectors on the back of the Mini Tabletop CTS are 50-pin female ribbon cable connectors. Use the following table to select the correct SCSI cable and connectors. Configuration type Differential Single-ended Recommended 122 ohms 132 ohms cable impedance Acceptable cable greater than 90 ohms impedance...
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Page 13: Powering On The Mini Tabletop Cts
5. Powering on the Mini Tabletop CTS To connect the power, plug in the appropriate power cord described in “Checking the power cord” on page 8. Before powering on the Mini Tabletop CTS, check the following: Is the power cord fully inserted correctly? Is the power source providing power? Is the CTS connected to the SCSI bus? Is the SCSI bus properly terminated? -
Page 14: Observing The Power-On Self-Test
6. Observing the power-on self-test (POST) When you turn on the power, the power-on LED on the front of the Mini Tabletop CTS turns green, the thermistor-controlled fan mounted at the back of the Mini Tabletop CTS begins to rotate, and the CTS’s 32-second power-on self-test (POST) begins. - Page 15 The following table shows the LED combinations that you may observe during CTS operation. Occasionally, you may observe some LED combinations and sequences not shown in this table. CTS State top LED (errors) fast slow fast middle green irreg irreg irreg irreg irreg...
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Page 16: Maintenance
“Checking the power cord” on page 8. Cleaning the CTS The only cleaning material authorized for use with the CTS is an EXABYTE 8mm Cleaning Cartridge. Do not use cloth swabs, cotton swabs, or any cleaning agents other than an EXABYTE-approved cleaning cartridge. - Page 17 To use the cleaning cartridge, follow these steps: 1. Apply power to the CTS. When the power-on self-test is complete, press the unload button and remove any data cartridge from the CTS. 2. Check the cleaning record. If there are no cleaning cycles remaining, discard the cleaning cartridge and use a new one.
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Page 18: Replacing The Power Cord
Removing and replacing the cover If you need to remove the cover to view the information on the enclosed CTS, follow the procedures listed below. Before you begin... Make sure the current operation has completed and that the tape motion has stopped. The bottom LED stops blinking when motion has stopped. - Page 19 1. To remove the cover: Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver, remove the single screw on the rear panel. Rotate the top cover upward on the front hinge and lift it off the front hinge as shown. October 1992...
- Page 20 2. To replace the cover: Slide the cover tabs through the chassis slot as shown. Rotate the top cover down and engage the flanges on the interior sides of the cover with the side panels of the Mini Tabletop CTS as shown. Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver, replace the screw on the back panel.
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Page 21: Repacking Instructions
Repacking instructions To pack the Mini Tabletop CTS for shipment, place the Mini Tabletop CTS in the static protection bag and assemble the packing materials as shown. If you do not have your original packing materials, contact your vendor. The Mini Tabletop CTS’s packing materials are unbleached, reusable, recyclable, and environmentally safe. - Page 22 Notes: 520156...
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