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- Page 1 Section II- User Manual FFD 3.5" SCSI Flash Disk MARCH -2002 45-SR-001-01-7L REV 4.0...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
FFD 3.5" SCSI Flash Disk User Manual Table of Contents General............................ 3 Kit Contents..........................3 Visual Inspection........................3 Handling Instructions ......................4 Installation ..........................5 5.1 System Requirements....................... 5 5.2 FFD 3.5" SCSI Drive Configuration................... 5 5.2.1 SCSI ID............................5 5.2.2 Termination..........................6 5.2.3 Termination Power (TRMPWR)....................7 5.2.4 Write Protection .........................7 5.3 FFD 3.5"... -
Page 3: General
FFD 3.5" SCSI Flash Disk User Manual General This manual provides you with the information you need to properly install your new FFD 3.5" SCSI Flash drive. M-Systems recommends that only properly qualified and trained personnel install the drive. The following sections contain information about handling, mounting considerations, address and configuration setups, cabling and connectors, and how to obtain technical assistance and service. -
Page 4: Handling Instructions
FFD 3.5" SCSI Flash Disk User Manual Handling Instructions You can prolong the life of your FFD, increase its reliability and prevent unnecessary damage by following the instructions listed below. Failure to follow any of these instructions may void your warranty. -
Page 5: Installation
FFD 3.5" SCSI Flash Disk User Manual Installation 5.1 System Requirements In order to install the FFD in your system, ensure that you have the following items: • System mounting hardware • 4-pin power cable • 50-pin ribbon SCSI cable •... -
Page 6: Termination
FFD 3.5" SCSI Flash Disk User Manual Table 1: SCSI ID DIP Switch Settings SCSI ID Switch 3 Switch 2 Switch 1 Default factory setting 5.2.2 Termination The SCSI bus must be terminated at the two physical ends of the cable. Only the devices connected at either end supply terminations. -
Page 7: Termination Power (Trmpwr)
FFD 3.5" SCSI Flash Disk User Manual 5.2.3 Termination Power (TRMPWR) Termination power must be supplied by at least one device on the SCSI bus; it is normally supplied by the host adapter. However, if you are unsure whether TRMPWR is available in your system, you can configure the FFD to supply TRMPWR. -
Page 8: Ffd 3.5" Scsi Flash Disk Drive Installation
FFD 3.5" SCSI Flash Disk User Manual 5.3 FFD 3.5" SCSI Flash Disk Drive Installation The FFD can be installed in any mounting position in the system. Unlike rotating disks that have an axis of rotation, the FFD is not susceptible to damage due to orientation. Note: It is not necessary to perform a low-level format on the FFD. - Page 9 FFD 3.5" SCSI Flash Disk User Manual Only internal devices: SCSI BUS Termination SCSI device 1 SCSI device 0 Resistors Terminated PC SCSI Installed terminated adapter Only external devices: Termination SCSI BUS PC SCSI Resistors adapter SCSI device 3 Installed SCSI device 0 Terminated through...
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Page 10: Using The Ffd On A Dos-Based Platform
FFD 3.5" SCSI Flash Disk User Manual 5.3.2 Using the FFD on a DOS-Based Platform After physically installing the FFD, it must be installed as a disk drive under DOS. Run the DOS commands listed below and follow the instructions displayed for each command. For more information regarding the DOS commands, refer to your DOS manual. - Page 11 FFD 3.5" SCSI Flash Disk User Manual In order to proceed with the installation, you must have Supervisor privileges on your UNIX system. If you do not have these privileges, contact your system administrator. To install the FFD as a drive under UNIX: 1.
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Page 12: Drive Parameters
FFD 3.5" SCSI Flash Disk User Manual Drive Parameters Most SCSI device drivers can automatically detect the total number of sectors on the FFD, using the READ CAPACITY command, and configure them accordingly. However, some older device drivers must obtain the drive geometry parameters manually. The physical drive parameters are only a convention, and have no effect on how data is stored on the FFD. - Page 13 FFD 3.5" SCSI Flash Disk User Manual Unformatted Formatted Disk Cylinders Heads Sector/ Bytes/ Disk Capacity Capacity Cylinder Sector (MB) (# of blocks) 2,048 3D68FFH F5AH 2,176 413FFFH 1050H 2,304 4516FFH 1145H 2,432 48EDFFH 123BH 2,560 4CC4FFH 1331H 2,688 509BFFH 1427H 2,816 5472FFH...
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Page 14: Led Indicators And Configuration Switch
FFD 3.5" SCSI Flash Disk User Manual LED Indicators and Configuration Switch Figure 4 illustrates the two LEDs located on the FFD front panel. Table 6 Describes the LED color codes and status definitions. Figure 4: Front Panel LED Indicators Table 6: LED Status Description Status LED Color Indicator... -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
FFD 3.5" SCSI Flash Disk User Manual Troubleshooting 8.1 Built-In Self Test The FFD performs a self-test during power up. If the test fails, the green LED flashes at a rate of 1 Hz. If you encounter this problem, please contact your dealer or technical support. 8.2 Common Problems The following sections describe common problems and their causes. -
Page 16: Termination Configuration
FFD 3.5" SCSI Flash Disk User Manual 6. Attach the SCSI cable to the host adapter and to the last device. Do not forget the device’s power connector. 7. Power ON the PC and verify that the host adapter recognizes the SCSI device. 8. -
Page 17: Solving Installation Problems
FFD 3.5" SCSI Flash Disk User Manual 8.2.4 Solving Installation Problems The problems that arise in most installations are described below. Unstable Termination This occurs when there is a passive termination with Fast-SCSI devices on the bus. Incorrect Termination This occurs when there are too many devices terminated, or when the SCSI bus cable ends are not terminated. -
Page 18: Getting Help
FFD 3.5" SCSI Flash Disk User Manual Getting Help For technical assistance with the installation and configuration of your FFD, contact one of the sources listed below. Please have the following information available to aid the customer support representative in providing you with the best possible guidance: •... -
Page 19: Frequently Asked Questions (Faqs) About Scsi
FFD 3.5" SCSI Flash Disk User Manual 10 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About SCSI Q: What is SCSI? A: SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) is a general-purpose, parallel bus system. It originated with Shugart’s 1979’ SASI (Shugart Associates System Interface), and Shugart and NCR presented it to the ANSI in 1981. - Page 20 FFD 3.5" SCSI Flash Disk User Manual Q: What is Plug-and-play (P&P) SCSI? A: Plug-and-play SCSI is an extension of the generic plug-and-play specification. P&P is an approach for defining an auto-configuring environment for ISA boards. One of the key features of P&P- SCSI is SCAM.
- Page 21 FFD 3.5" SCSI Flash Disk User Manual Q: What types of SCSI connectors are available? A: There are many different connectors for SCSI. Some of them were defined with SCSI-1 and are now obsolete, such as the DB-50 connector. The most common connectors in use today are the 50-pin Centronics-type SCSI-1 connector, the 50-pin High-Density SCSI-2 connector and the DB-25 connector that Apple introduced for Macintosh computers.
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Page 22: How To Contact Us
FFD 3.5" SCSI Flash Disk User Manual How to Contact Us http://www.m-sys.com Internet: info@m-sys.com E-mail: USA Office: Japan Office: M-Systems Inc. M-Systems Japan Inc. 8371 Central Ave, Suite A Arakyu Bldg., 5F Newark CA 94560 2-19-2 Nishi-Gotanda Shinagawa-ku Phone: +1-510-494-2090 Tokyo +141-0031 Fax: +1-510-494-5545 Phone: +81-3-5437-5739...
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