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SZ106 Storage Subsystem User and Installation Guide EK–SZ106–IN–001 Digital Equipment Corporation...
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First Edition, July 1992 The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Digital Equipment Corporation. Digital Equipment Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document.
Preface Manual Structure This guide includes four chapters that provide the following information about the SZ106 Storage Subsystem. • User Information • Physical Installation • Acceptance Testing • Operation...
User Information 1.1 Introduction The SZ106 storage subsystem (Figure 1–1): • Can be added to any installation that uses conventional ac power • Does not require any special site preparation 1–1...
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1–2 User Information Figure 1–1 SZ106 Storage Subsystem S H R - X 0 1 7 7 A _ 9 1 - D G...
User Information 1–3 1.2 Specifications The following table lists the specifications of the SZ106 storage subsystem. Table 1–1 Specifications Characteristic SZ106 Storage Subsystem Data backup 42.0 GB capacity Performance 800 KB/s sustained data rate Power requirements 100-120/220-240 Vac (50/60 Hz)
Physical Installation 2.1 Site Planning Follow the requirements in this section to prepare a site for the SZ106 subsystem. 2.1.1 Space Requirements Leave enough space to remove the magazine tape subsystem from the front of the cabinet (about 1 meter).
You must terminate the bus by installing a SCSI bus terminator. 1. If you need to change the SCSI ID for the SZ106, be sure to choose a unique ID number between 0 and 7. NOTE Refer to the remote ID label next to the remote ID switch on...
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Switch 3 Switch 4 2. To set the SCSI ID: Use a pen to push on the the three rightmost switches of the remote ID switch (top rear panel of the SZ106). Keep in mind: • If a setting is 1 (ON), make sure the upper side of the switch is pressed in.
SZ106 rear panel (Figure 2–1). 2. Snap the wire cable clamps into place to secure the terminator. If the SZ106 is not the last or only device on the SCSI bus, be sure to install the terminator at the end of the bus.
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Physical Installation 2–5 Figure 2–1 SZ106 Rear View CABLE TERMINATOR S H R - X 0 1 7 2 A _ 9 1 - D G...
Acceptance Testing 3.1 Power-on Self-test See the Tx867 Series Magazine Tape Subsystem Owners Manual (EK– TX867–OM) for information on power-on self-test (POST) for the magazine tape subsystem. 3–1...
Operation 4.1 Controls and Indicators Once you have verified a successful installation, see the Tx867 Series Magazine Tape Subsystem Owners Manual (EK–TX867–OM) for information on: • Operating the subsystem • Controls and indicators of the TZ867 magazine tape subsystem 4–1...
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