Sony News Workstations - Townshend Computer Tools DAT-Link User Manual

2.4 Machine Speci c Instructions 25
Note that you will need to be logged in as to execute the above commands.
root
You can now proceed with the software installation in Section 2.6 below.

2.4.7 Sony NEWS Workstations

Manufacturer:
Sony
Models:
NWS-1720, NWS-5000
Operating System:
NEWS 4.2c
Cables Required
DAT-Link
To connect the Sony with the you will require a cable with 50 pin Cen-
tronics type connectors on both ends. This may also be called a SCSI-1 cable. It
should be available from your Sony hardware supplier or can be ordered from your
DAT-Link
supplier.
Choosing a SCSI ID
If you are using the standard software as supplied by Sony, then SCSI ID's 4, 5, and
DAT-Link
6 are reserved for tape drives, or devices such as the . If you already have
a tape drive connected to your machine, check its SCSI ID setting which should
DAT-Link
be either 4, 5, or 6. You can then use the other number for the . If all
DAT-Link
ID's are already being used, or if you wish to install multiple devices,
then a custom kernel must be built for the machine | a job for a system
UNIX
administrator. Arbitrary SCSI ID's can then be chosen in the range 0 to 6.
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Connecting the
DAT-Link
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The next step is to connect the to the computer. Since it is necessary to
unterminate the SCSI bus temporarily, it is recommended that you shut-down and
turn o the computer before making the connection.
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Make sure the Options switches on the rear of the are set with all switches
DAT-Link
down. Then connect the to the computer using the SCSI cable. If the
DAT-Link
is the last device on the SCSI bus, be sure to connect the provided SCSI
DAT-Link
terminator between the cable and the 's SCSI connector.
DAT-Link
The 's SCSI ID switch goes up to 9, but the 8 and 9 settings are only for factory
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testing. The Sony itself uses SCSI ID 7