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2.3.3
Model 38xx with Option 53x and 401
2-7
GETTING READY
1. Setup the HP-IB address at each port.
The keys on the
configuration switch are labeled WINC. ADOR.
(A2, AI, A0).
Refer to Section 2.5.1 for detail. If both ports are connected
to the same computer, ensure that there is no conflict in the
HP-IB addresses. WARNING: WITH OPTION 531 , PORT 2 AND PORT 3
CANNOT BE CONNECTED TO THE SAME COMPUTER.
2. Assign storage capacity of Winchester at each port. Ensure that
the total assigned capacity does not exceed the maximum capacity
of the Winchester disk.
2.1. WITHOUT OPTION 660:
Only 1.2 MB Partition Type is
allowed, and maximum storage capacity at each port is 4.8
MB (4 units of 1.2
Me).
2.2. WITH OPTION 660: Consult Appendix G before asslgnlng
storage capacity at each port. Onl y
1.
2 MB Partiti on
Type is allowed 1n this particular disk subsystem.
Use the following table to plan the storage capacity at each
port.
Port 1
Port 2
Port 3
Opt. 660 (SIS)
Capacity Assigned
Available Winchester Capacity:
Total Capacity Assigned:
3. Specify the partition type by setting the keys P2, Pl, P0 of the
configuration switch at each port.
The only partition type
supported is the 1.2 MB block. Consult Table 2.4 for the setup
of the partition type.
Example: A Model 3815 with Option 531 and 401. Winchester
address at Port 1 is set to 2; Port 2 is set to 4; and Port 3 is
set to 6. Each port is configured as 4 units of 1.2 MB partition
(Option 201).
The settings of the configuration switches are
shown in figure 2.3.
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