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7131 Model 105
SCSI Multi-Storage Tower
User's Guide
Document Number GC26-7095-01
Part Number 21H8721
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7131-105 User's Guide
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  • Page 1 7131-105 User's Guide Book Cover COVER Book Cover -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7131 Model 105 SCSI Multi-Storage Tower User's Guide Document Number GC26-7095-01 Part Number 21H8721 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 COVER - 1...
  • Page 2 +--- Take Note! -----------------------------------------------------+ ¦ ¦ ¦ Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure ¦ ¦ to read the general information under "Notices" in topic FRONT_1. ¦ ¦ ¦ +--------------------------------------------------------------------+ ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 NOTICES - 1...
  • Page 3 Make sure you are using the proper edition for the level of the product. Order publications through your IBM representative or the IBM branch serving your locality. If you live in the United States, Puerto Rico, or Guam, you can order publications through the IBM Software Manufacturing Solutions at 800+879-2755. Publications are not stocked at the address given below.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Removing Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drives from the Hot-Swap Bays 5.4.2 Installing Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drives in the Hot-Swap Bays Appendix A. Line Cord Requirements INDEX Index COMMENTS Reader Comments--We'd Like to Hear from You! ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 CONTENTS - 1...

  • Page 5: Figures Figures

    SCSI Cable Connections and Screw Locations for Manual-Plug Devices 5.3.4 5-23. The Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drives and the Hot-Swap Bays 5.4.1 5-24. The Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drives and the Hot-Swap Bays 5.4.2 A-1. Receptacles ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 FIGURES - 1...

  • Page 6: Front_1

    References in this publication to IBM products, programs, or services do not imply that IBM intends to make these available in all countries in which IBM operates. Any reference to an IBM product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that IBM product, program, or service may be used.

  • Page 7: Front_1.1

    (RSFTD201), at the end of each note to refer to the translated notice. Subtopics FRONT_1.1.1 Danger Notices FRONT_1.1.2 Caution Notices FRONT_1.1.3 Attention Notices FRONT_1.1.4 Product Recycling FRONT_1.1.5 Product Disposal FRONT_1.1.6 Environmental Design ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 FRONT_1.1 - 1...

  • Page 8: Front_1.1.1

    ¦ To prevent a possible electrical shock when installing the device, ¦ ¦ ensure that the power cord for that device is unplugged before ¦ ¦ installing signal cables. (RSFTD204) ¦ +------------------------------------------------------------------------+ ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 FRONT_1.1.1 - 1...

  • Page 9: Front_1.1.2

    7131-105 User's Guide Caution Notices FRONT_1.1.2 Caution Notices A caution notice calls attention to a situation that is potentially hazardous to people because of some existing condition. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 FRONT_1.1.2 - 1...

  • Page 10: Front_1.1.3

    7131-105 User's Guide Attention Notices FRONT_1.1.3 Attention Notices An attention notice indicates the possibility of damage to a program, device, system, or data. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 FRONT_1.1.3 - 1...

  • Page 11: Front_1.1.4

    This unit contains recyclable materials. These materials should be recycled where facilities are available and according to local regulations. In some areas IBM will provide a product take-back program that ensures proper handling of the product. Contact your IBM representative for more information.

  • Page 12: Front_1.1.5

    This unit may contain batteries. These batteries must be removed and discarded or recycled according to local regulations and where facilities exist. Specific information per battery type will be referenced throughout the manual where applicable. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 FRONT_1.1.5 - 1...

  • Page 13: Front_1.1.6

    FRONT_1.1.6 Environmental Design The environmental efforts that have gone into the design of this unit signifies IBM's commitment to improve the quality of its products and processes. Some of these activities include elimination of the use of CFCs, development of reusable or recyclable packaging, and reductions in manufacturing wastes.

  • Page 14: Front_1.2

    7131-105 User's Guide Electronic Emission Notices FRONT_1.2 Electronic Emission Notices The following statement applies to this IBM product. The statement for other IBM products intended for use with this product will appear in their accompanying manuals. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement...

  • Page 15: Front_1.3

    Trademarks FRONT_1.3 Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or both: RISC System/6000 Other company, product, and service names, which may be denoted by a double asterisk (**), may be trademarks or service marks of others.

  • Page 16: Preface

    7131-105 User's Guide About This Guide PREFACE About This Guide This guide provides information for installation, setup, operation, and upgrade of the 7131 SCSI Multi-Storage Tower. Subtopics PREFACE.1 Terminology PREFACE.2 Related Publications ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 PREFACE - 1...

  • Page 17: Preface.1

    Either of 2 upper compartments in the 7131 Storage Tower that houses devices that store data on various media --hard disk drives, tape drives, and CD-ROM drives. system The processor for which the 7131 Storage Tower provides data storage--for example, a RISC System/6000. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 PREFACE.1 - 1...

  • Page 18: Preface.2

    External Devices Safety Information, SA26-7003, which provides translation of the general safety notes in this publication into various languages. You will also need the management and hardware publications for your system during installation or upgrade of the 7131 SCSI Multi-Storage Tower. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 PREFACE.2 - 1...

  • Page 19: Chapter 1. Overview Of The 7131 Scsi Multi-Storage Tower

    Figure 1-1 shows the front view of the 7131 Storage Tower with the door closed. Figure 1-1. The 7131 SCSI Multi-Storage Tower Subtopics 1.1 Major Features 1.2 Operating Environment ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 1.0 - 1...

  • Page 20: Choice Of Media

    The 7131 Storage Tower offers the following advantages over other data storage devices: Choice of media Easy upgrade and expandability Subtopics 1.1.1 Choice of Media 1.1.2 Easy Upgrade 1.1.3 Hot-Swap Bay Options 1.1.4 Media Bay Options ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 1.1 - 1...
  • Page 21 Figure 1-2 shows the 7131 Storage Tower with the front cover open giving a view of the bays and the control panel. The control panel consists of the power switch and a light-emitting diode (LED). Figure 1-2. 7131 Storage Tower Interior View ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 1.1.1 - 1...
  • Page 22 As a further upgrade, a single-ended to differential (SE/DIFF) card allows you to attach a longer system SCSI cable, an additional host system, or an additional 7131 Storage Tower. The SE/DIFF card must be installed by your IBM service representative.
  • Page 23 ¦ 16-bit disk drive ¦ 4.5 GB ¦ +-----------+------------------------+------------¦ ¦ 3083 ¦ 16-bit disk drive ¦ 2.2 GB ¦ +-----------+------------------------+------------¦ ¦ 3082 ¦ 16-bit disk drive ¦ 1.1 GB ¦ +-------------------------------------------------+ ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 1.1.3 - 1...

  • Page 24: Media Bay Options

    See Figure 1-3 in topic 1.1.4.1 and Figure 1-4 in topic 1.1.4.2 for illustrations of the two drive types. Subtopics 1.1.4.1 Drive Assembly Rear View - Drive Type 1 1.1.4.2 Drive Assembly Rear View - Drive Type 2 ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 1.1.4 - 1...
  • Page 25 7131-105 User's Guide Drive Assembly Rear View - Drive Type 1 1.1.4.1 Drive Assembly Rear View - Drive Type 1 Figure 1-3. Drive Type 1 - SCSI Signal Connector at Top ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 1.1.4.1 - 1...
  • Page 26 7131-105 User's Guide Drive Assembly Rear View - Drive Type 2 1.1.4.2 Drive Assembly Rear View - Drive Type 2 Figure 1-4. Drive Type 2 - SCSI Signal Connector at Bottom ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 1.1.4.2 - 1...

  • Page 27: Physical Specifications

    1.2 Operating Environment This section describes the physical specifications for the 7131 Storage Tower and the requirements for the operating environment. Subtopics 1.2.1 Physical Specifications 1.2.2 Software Requirements 1.2.3 Line Cord Requirements ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 1.2 - 1...
  • Page 28 Attention: If you are installing more than one 7131 Storage Tower, you must leave a minimum space of 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) between them, and 15 centimeters (6 inches) in the back, to meet cooling requirements. Subtopics 1.2.1.1 Dimensions 1.2.1.2 Weight 1.2.1.3 Power 1.2.1.4 Temperature Requirements 1.2.1.5 Noise Level ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 1.2.1 - 1...
  • Page 29 7131-105 User's Guide Dimensions 1.2.1.1 Dimensions Height 407 mm (16.0 inches) Depth 483 mm (19.0 inches) Width 197 mm (7.75 inches) ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 1.2.1.1 - 1...
  • Page 30 7131-105 User's Guide Weight 1.2.1.2 Weight Minimum configuration (2 devices) 20 kg (44 lbs) ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 1.2.1.2 - 1...
  • Page 31 ¦ 378 ¦ 480 ¦ +--------------------+-------------------+-------------------¦ ¦ Power factor ¦ 0.5 minimum ¦ 0.5 minimum ¦ +--------------------+-------------------+-------------------¦ ¦ Maximum altitude ¦ 2135 m (7000 ft) ¦ 2135 m (7000 ft) ¦ +------------------------------------------------------------+ ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 1.2.1.3 - 1...
  • Page 32 Temperature Requirements 1.2.1.4 Temperature Requirements Operating 16 to 32° C (60.8 to 89.6° F) Relative Humidity Requirements Operating 20 to 80% Wet Bulb Temperature Requirements Operating 23° C (73.4 ° F maximum) ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 1.2.1.4 - 1...
  • Page 33 7131-105 User's Guide Noise Level 1.2.1.5 Noise Level LwAu (idling, 5 drives) 5.6 Bels LwAu (operating, 5 drives) 6.0 Bels ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 1.2.1.5 - 1...
  • Page 34 7131-105 User's Guide Software Requirements 1.2.2 Software Requirements The 7131 Storage Tower is supported on AIX 3.2.5 with additional PTFs or on AIX Version 4.1.3 and later releases. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 1.2.2 - 1...
  • Page 35 7131-105 User's Guide Line Cord Requirements 1.2.3 Line Cord Requirements See Appendix A, "Line Cord Requirements" in topic A.0 for the line cord requirements for your country. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 1.2.3 - 1...

  • Page 36: Chapter 2. Preparing For Installation

    Checking the external machine Checking the internal machine Subtopics 2.1 Gathering Tools and Information 2.2 Checking the Electrical Outlets 2.3 Checking the Inventory 2.4 Checking the External Machine 2.5 Checking the Internal Machine ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 2.0 - 1...
  • Page 37 You need the following information from these publications for installing an external SCSI device: - Location where you will connect the SCSI cable on the system - Controlled shutdown and start up procedures for your system ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 2.1 - 1...
  • Page 38 ¦ outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical shock. ¦ ¦ (RSFTD201) ¦ +------------------------------------------------------------------------+ Verify that wiring and grounding of the electrical outlets you use have been checked by a licensed electrician. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 2.2 - 1...
  • Page 39 2.3 Checking the Inventory Verify that all items on your order were received. If you observe shipping damage, do not install the 7131 Storage Tower without IBM approval. Report all observed damage or missing items immediately to your IBM service representative.
  • Page 40 2. Check the 7131 Storage Tower for loose or broken feet. 3. Ensure that all latches and hinges are in good operating condition. 4. Report any loose, broken, or missing parts immediately to your IBM representative. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996...
  • Page 41 2. Verify that the 7131 Storage Tower has all the features you specified. 3. Check for any obvious mechanical problems, such as loose parts. 4. Notify your IBM representative immediately of any problems. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 2.5 - 1...

  • Page 42: Chapter 3. Installing The 7131 Storage Tower

    3.4 Connecting the SCSI Signal Cable 3.5 Setting the Voltage Selection Switch 3.6 Connecting the Line Cord 3.7 Powering On the 7131 Storage Tower 3.8 Verifying 7131 Storage Tower Installation 3.9 Relocating the 7131 Storage Tower ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 3.0 - 1...
  • Page 43 Because the top cover is lifted vertically for service access, we recommend that you do not place the 7131 Storage Tower under a desk. d. Allow 15 centimeters (6 inches) of clearance at the rear for the SCSI cable and the line cord. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 3.1 - 1...
  • Page 44 3. Verify that the 7131 Storage Tower line cord is unplugged and the SCSI cable is not connected. 4. Remove the 4 screws that fasten the top cover to the 7131 Storage Tower (see Figure 3-2). 5. Lift and remove the top cover from the 7131 Storage Tower. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 3.2 - 1...
  • Page 45 6. Set the jumper on the SE/DIFF card (see Figure 3-3). This translates the addresses in the second 7131 Storage Tower attached to the system from 0 through 6 to 7 through 13. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 3.2 - 2...
  • Page 46 7. Put the top cover on the 7131 Storage Tower (see Figure 3-2). 8. Install and tighten the 4 screws to fasten the top cover to the 7131 Storage Tower. 9. Close the front cover (see Figure 3-1). ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 3.2 - 3...
  • Page 47 1. Attention: Do not attach the 7131 Storage Tower to a host system that is powered on and functioning. This could cause damage to the 7131 Storage Tower, your system, or both. 2. Perform a controlled shutdown of the system, according to instructions from your system publications. 3. Perform a system power off. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 3.3 - 1...

  • Page 48: Connecting A 7131 Storage Tower With A Single-Ended Scsi Cable

    7131 Storage Tower connected to two systems, or two 7131 Storage Towers connected to one or two systems; a SE/DIFF card is required. Subtopics 3.4.1 Connecting a 7131 Storage Tower with a Single-Ended SCSI Cable 3.4.2 Connecting a 7131 Storage Tower with a Differential SCSI Option ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 3.4 - 1...

  • Page 49: Connecting A 7131 Storage Tower With A Single-Ended Scsi

    ¦ with different electrical grounds, use one hand, when possible, to ¦ ¦ connect or disconnect signal cables. (RSFTD004) ¦ +--------------------------------------------------------------------+ 2. Connect the SCSI cable to the back of the 7131 Storage Tower (Figure 3-5). ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 3.4.1 - 1...
  • Page 50 3. Secure the cable by tightening the screws on the SCSI cable connector. 4. Connect the SCSI cable to the system (refer to your system publications). 5. Secure the cable by tightening the screws on the SCSI cable connector. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 3.4.1 - 2...

  • Page 51: Connecting A 7131 Storage Tower With A Differential Scsi Option

    3.4.2.1 Connecting One 7131 Storage Tower to One System 3.4.2.2 Connecting One 7131 Storage Tower to Two Systems 3.4.2.3 Connecting Two 7131 Storage Towers to One System 3.4.2.4 Connecting Two 7131 Storage Towers to Two Systems ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 3.4.2 - 1...
  • Page 52 ¦ with different electrical grounds, use one hand, when possible, to ¦ ¦ connect or disconnect signal cables. (RSFTD004) ¦ +--------------------------------------------------------------------+ 3. Connect the SCSI cable to the back of the 7131 Storage Tower (see Figure 3-7). ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 3.4.2.1 - 1...
  • Page 53 6. Secure the terminator by tightening the screws on the connector. 7. Connect the SCSI cable to the system (refer to your system publications). 8. Secure the cable by tightening the screws on the cable connector. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 3.4.2.1 - 2...
  • Page 54 (RSFTD004) ¦ +--------------------------------------------------------------------+ 3. Connect two SCSI cables to the back of the 7131 Storage Tower (see Figure 3-9). 4. Secure the cable by tightening the screws on the cable connector. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 3.4.2.2 - 1...
  • Page 55 8. Secure the terminators by tightening the screws on each terminator. 9. Connect the SCSI Y-cables to the system; refer to your system publications 10. Secure the cables by tightening the screws on each SCSI Y-cable connector. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 3.4.2.2 - 2...
  • Page 56 4. Connect the tower-to-tower SCSI cable to the first 7131 Storage Tower, in the lower SCSI connector (see Figure 3-11). 5. Connect the system SCSI cable to the first 7131 Storage Tower, in the upper SCSI connector. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 3.4.2.3 - 1...
  • Page 57 9. Connect the SCSI cable from the first 7131 Storage Tower to the system (refer to your system publications). 10. Secure the cable by tightening the screws on the cable connector. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 3.4.2.3 - 2...
  • Page 58 13. Connect a SCSI Y-cable from the first 7131 Storage Tower to the first system, and connect a SCSI Y-cable from the second 7131 Storage Tower to the second system. See your system publications. 14. Secure the cables by tightening the screws on each SCSI Y-cable connector. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 3.4.2.4 - 1...
  • Page 59 2. Move the switch to the 115V setting if appropriate for your application. 3. Move the switch to the 230V setting if appropriate for your application. Figure 3-13. Voltage Selection Switch ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 3.5 - 1...
  • Page 60 3. Check the line cord. Replace it if any of the following conditions apply: Cracked or damaged insulation or pins Cracked or damaged plug Line cord has been modified; the line cord should be a single molded piece ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 3.6 - 1...
  • Page 61 7131-105 User's Guide Connecting the Line Cord 4. Plug the 7131 Storage Tower line cord into an electrical outlet. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 3.6 - 2...
  • Page 62 2. Press the power switch on the control panel to power on the 7131 Storage Tower. 3. If the LED is on, 7131 Storage Tower installation and setup are complete. Figure 3-15. 7131 Storage Tower Power-On Switch ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 3.7 - 1...
  • Page 63 2. Run diagnostics on your system for SCSI devices to verify that the installation of the 7131 Storage Tower was successful--consult your system books. 3. Store your 7131 Storage Tower publications with your system publications, as you will need both during future upgrades. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 3.8 - 1...

  • Page 64: Relocating The 7131 Storage Tower

    5. Power off the 7131 Storage Tower. 6. Disconnect the power cord from the 7131 Storage Tower. 7. Move the 7131 Storage Tower to the desired location. Subtopics 3.9.1 Disconnecting the SCSI Signal Cable and SCSI Terminator ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 3.9 - 1...
  • Page 65 3. Loosen the screws from the SCSI cable connector on the back of the 7131 Storage Tower. 4. Disconnect the SCSI cables. 5. Loosen the screws from the terminator, if installed, and disconnect it. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 3.9.1 - 1...

  • Page 66: Chapter 4. Using The 7131 Scsi Multi-Storage Tower

    Powering on and off Operating a tape drive Operating a CD-ROM drive Subtopics 4.1 Powering the 7131 Storage Tower On and Off 4.2 Operating a Tape Drive 4.3 Operating a CD-ROM Drive ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 4.0 - 1...
  • Page 67 Powering Off the 7131 Storage Tower 1. Press the power switch. The green LED will go off when the power is off (see Figure 4-1). 2. Close the front cover of the 7131 Storage Tower. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 4.1 - 1...

  • Page 68: Unloading A Tape Cartridge

    Figure 4-2 in topic 4.2.1 shows an example of a tape drive that you can install in either media bay of the 7131 Storage Tower. Subtopics 4.2.1 Loading a Tape Cartridge 4.2.2 Unloading a Tape Cartridge 4.2.3 Cleaning the Tape Drive Heads ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 4.2 - 1...
  • Page 69 4-2. Loading a Tape Cartridge into a Tape Drive 2. Push the cartridge into the drive. 3. The green status light comes on, and the drive performs self-tests for approximately 25 seconds. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 4.2.1 - 1...
  • Page 70 1. Press the unload button. The green status light goes out, the drive rewinds the tape, and the door opens. This action takes between 18 seconds and 3 minutes, depending on the position of the tape when rewind begins. 2. Remove the cartridge. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 4.2.2 - 1...
  • Page 71 1. Perform the steps in "Loading a Tape Cartridge" in topic 4.2.1, inserting a non-abrasive cleaning cartridge into the drive. 2. If the tape drive does not unload the cleaning cartridge after 30 seconds, push the unload button and remove the cleaning cartridge. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 4.2.3 - 1...

  • Page 72: Loading A Compact Disc

    Figure 4-3 in topic 4.3.1 shows an example of a CD-ROM drive that you can install in either media bay of the 7131 Storage Tower. Subtopics 4.3.1 Loading a Compact Disc 4.3.2 Unloading a Compact Disc ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 4.3 - 1...
  • Page 73 3. Press the load button to close the disk tray on the drive. Figure 4-3. Loading a Compact Disc into a CD-ROM Drive 4. The green status light comes on, and the drive performs self-tests for approximately 25 seconds. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 4.3.1 - 1...
  • Page 74 Use the following procedure to unload the compact disc: 1. Press and hold the unload button for approximately 2 seconds. The drive pushes the disk partially out of the opening. 2. Pull the disk out of the drive. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 4.3.2 - 1...

  • Page 75: Chapter 5. Upgrading The 7131 Scsi Multi-Storage Tower

    +-----------------------------------------------------------+ Subtopics 5.1 Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Parts 5.2 Setting Addresses and Connecting SCSI Cables 5.3 Removing and Installing Devices in the Media Bays 5.4 Removing and Installing Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drives ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 5.0 - 1...
  • Page 76 4. Be very careful when you work with ESD-sensitive parts in cold weather, as low humidity and heating increase static electricity. 5. When either end of a SCSI cable is unconnected to a device, the pins on the SCSI signal cable are exposed and must not be touched. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 5.1 - 1...

  • Page 77: Setting Address Switches And Pins For The Manual-Plug Devices

    5.2.1 Setting Address Switches and Pins for the Manual-Plug Devices 5.2.2 Connecting a 7131 Storage Tower with a Single-Ended SCSI 5.2.3 Connecting a 7131 Storage Tower with a Differential SCSI Option ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 5.2 - 1...
  • Page 78 7131 Storage Tower, set the address to 5. The SE/DIFF card translates this to address 13. See "Setting the Address Jumper for a Second 7131 Storage Tower" in topic 3.2 for more information. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 5.2.1 - 1...
  • Page 79 5.2.1.1 Setting the Address for a Manual-Plug Disk Drive 5.2.1.2 Setting the Address for a Manual-Plug 8mm Tape Drive 5.2.1.3 Setting the Address for a Manual-Plug 4mm Tape Drive 5.2.1.4 Setting the Address for a Manual-Plug CD-ROM ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 5.2.1 - 2...
  • Page 80 Note: If the 4.5GB hard disk drive is installed with any other media bay feature, we recommend that for better cooling, you install the 4.5GB hard disk drive in the lower of the media bays (address 5). ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 5.2.1.1 - 1...
  • Page 81 7131-105 User's Guide Setting the Address for a Manual-Plug Disk Drive Figure 5-3. Address Settings for the Hard Disk Drives ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 5.2.1.1 - 2...
  • Page 82 Attention: Follow all ESD-sensitive parts procedures while performing these instructions. For ESD information, see "Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Parts" in topic 5.1. Set the address for the 8-mm tape drive (see Figure 5-4). Figure 5-4. Address Settings for 8mm Tape Drive ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 5.2.1.2 - 1...
  • Page 83 If you are installing a 8-bit 4mm manual-plug tape drive type 1, continue with step 2. If you are installing a 8-bit 4mm manual-plug tape drive type 2, go to step 5. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 5.2.1.3 - 1...
  • Page 84 6. Use the address pin jumpers provided with the tape drive to connect the upper and lower pins that correspond to the SCSI ID you want to use (see Figure 5-6 below). ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 5.2.1.3 - 2...
  • Page 85 7131-105 User's Guide Setting the Address for a Manual-Plug 4mm Tape Drive Figure 5-6. 8-Bit 4mm Manual-Plug Tape Drive Type 2 Address Setting 7. Return to the procedure that sent you here. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 5.2.1.3 - 3...
  • Page 86 Attention: Follow all ESD-sensitive parts procedures while performing these instructions. For ESD information, see "Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Parts" in topic 5.1. Set the address for the CD-ROM assembly (see Figure 5-7) Figure 5-7. Address Settings for the CD-ROM Drive ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 5.2.1.4 - 1...
  • Page 87 3. You can install a total of 7 devices. 4. Use device addresses 0 through 6. 5. Connect the SCSI cable to the back of the 7131 Storage Tower (see Figure 5-9). ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 5.2.2 - 1...
  • Page 88 5-9. Rear View of the 7131 Storage Tower 6. Secure the cable by tightening the screws on the 7131 Storage Tower connector. 7. Connect the SCSI cable to the system (refer to your system publications). ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 5.2.2 - 2...
  • Page 89 5.2.3.1 Connecting One 7131 Storage Tower to One System 5.2.3.2 Connecting One 7131 Storage Tower to Two Systems 5.2.3.3 Connecting Two 7131 Storage Towers to One System 5.2.3.4 Connecting Two 7131 Storage Towers to Two Systems ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 5.2.3 - 1...
  • Page 90 3. You can install a total of 7 devices 4. Use device addresses 0 through 6 (see Figure 5-11). 5. Connect the SCSI cable to the back of the 7131 Storage Tower (see Figure 5-11). ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 5.2.3.1 - 1...
  • Page 91 7. Connect the SCSI terminator to the back of the 7131 Storage Tower (see Figure 5-11). 8. Secure the terminator by tightening the screws on the connector. 9. Connect the SCSI cable to the system (refer to your system publications). ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 5.2.3.1 - 2...
  • Page 92 10. Secure the terminators by tightening the screws on each terminator. 11. Connect the SCSI Y-cables to the system; refer to your system publications 12. Secure the cables by tightening the screws on each SCSI cable connector. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 5.2.3.2 - 1...
  • Page 93 5. Use device addresses 8 to 13 on the second 7131 Storage Tower; do not use device address 14 (see Figure 5-2 in topic 5.2.1). 6. Set the address on the SE/DIFF card in the second 7131 Storage Tower; see Figure 5-14. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 5.2.3.3 - 1...
  • Page 94 8. Connect the tower-to-tower SCSI cable to the first 7131 Storage Tower, in the lower SCSI connector (see Figure 5-15). 9. Connect the system SCSI cable to the first 7131 Storage Tower, in the upper SCSI connector (see Figure 5-15). ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 5.2.3.3 - 2...
  • Page 95 11. Connect the tower-to-tower SCSI cable from the first 7131 Storage Tower to the second 7131 Storage Tower 12. Secure all connections by tightening the screws on the connectors. 13. Connect the SCSI cable from the first 7131 Storage Tower to the system; refer to your system publications. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 5.2.3.3 - 3...
  • Page 96 14. Secure the terminators by tightening the screws on each terminator. 15. Connect the SCSI Y-cables to the systems; refer to your system publications 16. Secure the cables by tightening the screws on each SCSI Y-cable connector. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 5.2.3.4 - 1...

  • Page 97: Opening The 7131 Storage Tower

    This section gives the procedures for removing and installing devices in the media bays. Subtopics 5.3.1 Opening the 7131 Storage Tower 5.3.2 Closing the 7131 Storage Tower 5.3.3 Removing a Device from the Media Bays 5.3.4 Installing Devices in the Media Bays ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 5.3 - 1...
  • Page 98 4. Disconnect the line cord from the power source. 5. Remove the 4 screws that fasten the top cover to the 7131 Storage Tower. 6. Lift and remove the top cover from the 7131 Storage Tower (see Figure 5-18). ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 5.3.1 - 1...
  • Page 99 7131-105 User's Guide Opening the 7131 Storage Tower Figure 5-18. The 7131 Storage Tower Top Cover ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 5.3.1 - 2...
  • Page 100 4. Connect the line cord to the power source. 5. Press the power switch to power on the 7131 Storage Tower. The green LED will illuminate (see Figure 5-17 in topic 5.3.1). 6. Close the front cover. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 5.3.2 - 1...
  • Page 101 6. Remove the screws that attach the drives in the bay (see Figure 5-19). 7. Continue with step 8a for hard disk drives, and step 9 for all other devices. 8. Remove the hard disk drive: ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 5.3.3 - 1...
  • Page 102 12. Press the power switch. The green LED will illuminate. 13. Close the front cover on the 7131 Storage Tower, following instructions in "Closing the 7131 Storage Tower" in topic 5.3.2. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 5.3.3 - 2...
  • Page 103 9. Slide the tape or CD-ROM drive into the media bay. 10. Connect the SCSI cable and the power connector to the hard disk drive and the CD-ROM and tape drives (Figure 5-22). ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 5.3.4 - 1...
  • Page 104 12. Close the top cover on the 7131 Storage Tower following instructions in "Closing the 7131 Storage Tower" in topic 5.3.2. 13. Press the power switch; LED is on. 14. Close the front cover on the 7131 Storage Tower following instructions in "Closing the 7131 Storage Tower" in topic 5.3.2. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 5.3.4 - 2...

  • Page 105: Removing Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drives From The Hot-Swap Bays

    Refer to your system publications to prepare the system for device removal or replacement. Subtopics 5.4.1 Removing Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drives from the Hot-Swap Bays 5.4.2 Installing Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drives in the Hot-Swap Bays ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 5.4 - 1...
  • Page 106 7. Pull the hot-swap hard disk drive out of the hot-swap bay, keeping it straight to prevent damage. 8. Place the hot-swap hard disk drive in an antistatic bag if you are going to reuse it. 9. Close the front cover. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 5.4.1 - 1...
  • Page 107 10. Verify that the green LED to the hot-swap hard disk drive is on; light is steady, not flashing. 11. Configure the device on the system; see your system publications. 12. Close the front cover. ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 5.4.2 - 1...

  • Page 108: Appendix A. Line Cord Requirements

    Table A-1 lists the line cord part number, the country where the line cord can be used, and an index number to be matched with the receptacle illustrations shown in Figure A-1. Contact your IBM representative if your 7131 Storage Tower disk drive line cord does not match this information.
  • Page 109 ¦ 6952301 ¦ 1.8M, 6-Foot Line Cord, United ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ States and Canada: 115 V to 127 V 60 ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ HZ ¦ ¦ +------------------------------------------------------------------------+ ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 A.0 - 2...
  • Page 110 7131-105 User's Guide Appendix A. Line Cord Requirements Figure A-1. Receptacles ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 A.0 - 3...

  • Page 111: Index

    7131 Storage Tower 3.0 inventory of 7131 Storage Tower shipment 2.3 clearance, minimum 2.4 line cord and country matrix A.0 line cords 3.6 A.0 media bay options CD-ROM drives 1.1.4 hard disk drives 1.1.4 ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 INDEX - 1...

  • Page 112: Index

    4.2.1 operating 4.2 removing 5.3.3 unloading a tape cartridge 4.2.2 temperature requirements 1.2.1.4 tools 2.1 translation of safety notices FRONT_1.1 upgrading the 7131 Storage Tower 5.0 weight 1.2.1.2 ¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 INDEX - 2...

  • Page 113: Comments

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