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Page 2: Copyright
The material in this manual is for reference only and is subject to change without notice. While reasonable efforts have been taken in the preparation of the material contained in this manual, Plasmon Data Limited assumes no liability resulting from any errors or omissions, or from the use of material contained herein. -
Page 3: Fcc Compliance Statement
CAUTION: Any modifications or changes made to this equipment not expressly approved by the PLASMON group of companies may void the authority to operate this equipment in its intended installation. WARNUNG: Die Vollmacht, das Gerät in der vorgeschriebenen Weise zu betreiben wird dann ungültig, wenn an dem Laufwerk... - Page 4 User Manual ATTENTION: Toute modification ou changement fait sur cet équipement et non expressément approuvé par Plasmon peut engendrer des disfonctionnements irréversibles et rendre son installation impossible. Thermal Precautions for the MOD910I Forced air-cooling is required throughout the drive to prevent overheating of the drive and must be provided as part of the system integration.
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Page 5: Laser Product
User Manual Laser Product Class 1 Laser Product The optical drive mechanism contained in this unit is certified to comply with DHHS rule 21 CFR Chapter 1, Sub-chapter J in effect as of the date for manufacture. This optical drive mechanism is classified as a Class 1 laser product to EN 60825, and there is no hazardous laser radiation with the safety protection. - Page 6 User Manual Laser Produckt Klasse 1 Laser Produkt Der optische Laufwerksmechanismus, welcher sich in diesem Gerat befindet, entspricht der DHHS Regel 21, Kapitel 1, Nebenkapitel J, wirkend ab Herstellungs Datum. Dieser optische Laufwerksmechanismus wird, entsprechend EN 60825, als Klasse 1 Laser Produkt klassifiziert und gibt, mit Sicherheits Schutz, keine schädliche Strahlungen ab.
- Page 7 User Manual Produit laser Produit laser de classe 1 Le mécanisme de lecture optique composant cette unité est certifié conforme à la norme DHHS règle 21 chapitre 1, sous-chapitre J, en vigueur à la date de fabrication. Ce mécanisme de lecture optique fait partie des produits laser de classe 1 conformément à...
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Page 8: Unpacking / Packing
User Manual Unpacking / Packing General precautions Note the following precautions in order to maintain the performance and reliability of the drive. ! Open the package with particular care. ! Do not expose the unit to excessively dusty environment. ! The unit contains components that can be destroyed by static electricity. - Page 9 User Manual Packing Pack the unit after you have removed the disk. Put the device in the anti-static or plastic bag. It is desirable to use the original shock-absorbing material and packing box used when the unit was delivered to you. If not, use a box with a shock-absorbing structure that will prevent direct impacts to the device.
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Page 10: Table Of Contents
User Manual Table of Contents Copyright ............i Trademarks . -
Page 11: Owners Record
User Manual Owners Record The model and serial number of the drive you have just purchased are located on the underside of the unit . Please record them below, and refer to them should you need to call your supplier for service or technical support. -
Page 12: General Description
650MB and 600MB media so protecting any existing investment in storage. The MOD910 also forms the basis for the range of Plasmon Magneto Optical jukeboxes, providing further performance increases. MOD910 has been designed to give fast, solid and reliable disk exchanges . -
Page 13: Scsi Connections
User Manual SCSI Connections The external drive is equipped with two Micro D 50 way connectors on the rear panel. These are for the SCSI in and SCSI out (if there are additional devices connected). A SCSI interface cable needs to be terminated at each end of the line, one terminator being on the last device in the chain and the other terminator is usually on the host computer or adapter card, a Micro D SCSI Terminator is supplied (external drive only). - Page 14 User Manual Fig 2 Internal Drive Connection 1. DC Power Connector 2. Jumper block for SCSI ID settings 3. 50 way SCSI cable - note pin 1 orientation If internal devices are also to be connected to the SCSI card, then the SCSI adapter on-board termination must be disabled.
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Page 15: Scsi Identifier
User Manual SCSI Identifier Each device on a SCSI bus requires a unique address to be set which maybe in the range of 0 to 6 as address 7 is usually reserved for the host computer address. The MOD910 is shipped with a default address of 1 which will usually suffice in most cases. -
Page 16: Getting Started
User Manual Additional Notes for Internal Models Never connect / disconnect unit to / from SCSI bus with power on any units including host computer. When handling the unit, an anti-static wrist strap should be used to avoid possible damage from static electricity. Ensure that the power connector is correctly wired. - Page 17 User Manual Externes Laufwerk Noch nicht einschalten! Man stellt die SCSI ID des Geräts am hinterem DIP Schalter ein. (siehe Anhang B und C). Verbinden Sie den Rechner und das Laufwerk mit dem SCSI Kabel. Falls das Laufwerk das letzte Gerät in der SCSI Kette ist, installiert man den mitgelieferten Begrenzer (Terminator) in den leeren SCSI Sockel.
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Page 18: Internal Drive
User Manual Notes: If you need to use the emergency eject pinhole, make sure that the unit is powered off and that the disk has stopped its rotation (20-30 seconds after power off). If the SCSI ID is changed with the unit powered ON, then power must be removed and reapplied for the new ID to take effect. -
Page 19: Prechecks Before Service Call
User Manual Prechecks before Service Call Disk cannot be inserted. Is power on? Is the disk orientated correctly? Is the disk the correct type? Access Failure Is the cartridge inserted? Is the SCSI ID set correctly? Are the SCSI bus terminated correctly? Is the cartridge set to write protect? Are other devices on the SCSI bus operating normally? Is the software device driver installed correctly? -
Page 20: Service On The Unit
Magnetic Hard Drive. (Type 0 Device) Windows NT will support both WORM and Rewritable Optical media when used with another File System (such as Plasmon Drive Manager for NT) FAT and NTFS with full Optical support are being looked into for a future release of NT from Microsoft. -
Page 21: Disk Cartridge Notes
User Manual Disk Cartridge Notes Never open the shutter to look at the disk. The shutter is provided for protection against dust, dirt and other contaminants. Avoid subjecting the cartridge to sudden shock or impact. When the write protect window is open, the disk is in a read only mode of operating. -
Page 22: Appendix A
User Manual Appendix A Component Location MOD910E A = Busy indicator B = Power light C = Cartridge eject D = Emergency eject A = SCSI connectors B = SCSI ID selector C = Fan (optional filter) D = Power connector E = AC on / off switch 97705183 A... - Page 23 User Manual Appendix A (continued) Component Location MOD910I (Appendix B&C) 97705183 A...
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Page 24: Appendix B
User Manual Appendix B Function Connector Pin Description (see appendix A for connector location) Switch Pins Function Description A1 - B1 SCSI ID 2 See Appendix C to set SCSI ID A2 - B2 SCSI ID 1 See Appendix C to set SCSI ID A3 - B3 SCSI ID 0 See Appendix C to set SCSI ID... -
Page 25: Appendix C
User Manual Appendix C SCSI Device Address Jukebox Connector SCSI ID SCSI Drive JP1 or SW3 JP2 or SW2 JP3 or SW1 Address Drives are set up to ID1 as default Default Jumpers on external and internal units Jumper/Switch internal external JP1/SW3 JP2/SW2... -
Page 26: Appendix D
User Manual Appendix D Drive Option Switches The MOD910 provides eight switches, which permit the user to define certain drive operations or interface features. Optional Switch Description Switch Number Reserved Reserved Disable Command Eject S501 Reserved Enable Library I/F Mode Reserved Disable Write Cache Disable Auto Spin-up... -
Page 27: Appendix E
User Manual Appendix E Main Specifications MOD910e MOD910i Access times Average seek ( ⁄ full stroke) 25 ms 25 ms Motor start 2.5 seconds 2.5 seconds Motor stop 2.2 seconds 2.2 seconds Rotational speed 3000/3300/3600 RPM 3000/3300/3600 RPM Data transfer rates User sustained write/read 3.07 to 6.14 MB/second 3.07 to 6.14 MB/second... -
Page 28: Appendix F
User Manual Appendix F SCSI Interface connector signal names MOD910E SCSI CONNECTOR SIGNAL NAME PIN NUMBER SIGNAL SOURCE SCSI HOST /CONTROLLER SCSI HOST /CONTROLLER SCSI HOST /CONTROLLER SCSI HOST / CONTROLLER SCSI HOST /CONTROLLER SCSI HOST /CONTROLLER SCSI HOST /CONTROLLER SCSI HOST /CONTROLLER SCSI HOST /CONTROLLER GROUND... -
Page 29: Mod910I 50 Way Idc Connector
User Manual SCSI Interface connector signal names MOD910I 50 WAY IDC CONNECTOR SIGNAL NAME PIN NUMBER SIGNAL SOURCE SCSI HOST /CONTROLLER SCSI HOST /CONTROLLER SCSI HOST /CONTROLLER SCSI HOST /CONTROLLER SCSI HOST /CONTROLLER SCSI HOST /CONTROLLER SCSI HOST /CONTROLLER SCSI HOST /CONTROLLER SCSI HOST /CONTROLLER GROUND GROUND... -
Page 30: Accessories And Spares
User Manual Appendix G Accessories Media P9100W 9.1GB WORM MO media (4096 bytes/sector) P9100E 9.1GB Rewritable MO media (4096 bytes/sector) P8600W 8.6GB WORM MO media (2048 bytes/sector) P8600E 8.6GB Rewritable MO media (2048 bytes/sector) Filter Pack kit Part No. RS-184-5113 Contains: 5 x Replacement Filters (external drive only) 97705183 A... - Page 31 Plasmon 1-877-585-6793 Technical Support 1-719-593-4192 (fax) e-mail support@plasmon.com World Wide Web www.plasmon.com To obtain technical support in Europe Plasmon Technical Support +44 (0) 1763 262 963 +44 (0) 1763 264 444 e-mail support@plasmon.co.uk World Wide Web www.plasmon.com International Calls 1-719-593-4437...
- Page 32 European Headquarters Plasmon Data Limited Whiting Way Melbourn Hertfordshire SG8 6EN Tel +44 (0)1763 262963 Fax +44 (0)1763 264444 Email: sales@plasmon.co.uk United States Plasmon 4425 ArrowsWest Drive Colorado Springs CO, 80907-3489 Tel (719) 593-7900 Fax (719) 599-8713...
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