Connecting To The Host Computer; Scsi - Sony LIB-81 Quick Start Manual

Connecting to the Host
Computer
Connect the AIT library and the host computer with a
SCSI cable. This section explains general connecting
steps. Connect the library with the appropriate SCSI
cable, depending on the AIT drive.
• When the library is equipped with an AIT-3 or AIT-4
drive, use a commercially available Ultra 160 cable.
• When the library is equipped with an AIT-1 or AIT-2
drive, use a commercially available Wide Ultra LVD
SCSI cable that conforms to SCSI-3.
The library side uses the 68-pin half pitch connector.
When connecting other SCSI devices together with the
AIT Library, see "Connecting SCSI Peripheral Devices"
in the "Others" chapter in the "Operating Instructions"
(PDF).
Caution
• Do not connect the AIT library to the HVD (High
Voltage Differential) SCSI bus. If connected, the
library or other devices on the SCSI bus may be
damaged.
• When connecting the SCSI cable, turn off all of the
connecting devices, including the libraly and the host
computer.
• When connecting the AIT library as the last device on
the SCSI bus, be sure to attach the provided
terminator.
• In LVD (Low Voltage Differential) SCSI, make the
total length of the SCSI cable (internal and external),
which connects the host computer and the device at
the end of the SCSI bus, shorter than 12 meters (39 ft.
4.4 in). (The length of the AIT library internal cable is
2 meters (78.7 in.).)
• SCSI cables cannot be branched.
Notes
• For information about the SCSI bus, refer to "SCSI
Specifications" in the "Others" chapter, in the
"Operating Instructions" (PDF).
• Prepare the necessary SCSI cables. For information
about SCSI cable specifications, refer to "SCSI Cable
and Terminator Specifications" in the "Others"
chapter, in the "Operating Instructions" (PDF).
1
Confirm that the power to the host computer and
AIT library are turned off.
2
Attach the SCSI cable and terminator as shown in
the figure below.
1 Use a SCSI cable (sold at stores) to connect the
AIT library to the host computer.
2 Attach the provided terminator to connector.
Host computer
Terminator
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