Castlewood USB ORB 2.2GB User manual

SCSI ORB 2.2GB
• Installation Guide
• User’s Guide
• Troubleshooting
• How to Get Help
• Warranty
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Owner’s Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 INSTALLATION GUIDE
Things to Consider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
1.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
1.2 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
1.3 Hardware and Tools for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
1.4 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
1.5 Installation Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
1.6 Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
1.7 ORB Tools and Backup Utility Software for PC . . . . . . . . . . .7
1.8 Mac Driver and Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
1.9 ORB Tools for Mac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
1.10 Connecting ORB to a SCSI Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
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2.1 Operating your ORB Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
2.2 Using ORB Disks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
2.3 Accessing Your ORB Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
2.4 Reassigning Drive Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
2.5 Large Drive Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
2.6 Partitioning a Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
2.7 Ultra SCSI Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
2.8 SCSI Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
SECTION 3 TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
SECTION 4 SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
SECTION 5 CUSTOMER SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
SECTION 6 WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
SECTION 7 SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT . . . . .27
SECTION 8 STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS . . . . . .29

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THINGS TO CONSIDER:
Look through this Installation Guide. If you feel in any way unsure of
performing this installation, then we strongly recommend contact-
ing a qualified computer technician to install or assist in the installa-
tion.
Also determine if you have SCSI cable(s) with the appropriate types
of connectors. If not, you need to purchase either the appropriate
adapters or cables from a computer dealer before proceeding with
this installation.

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SECTION 1 INSTALLATION GUIDE
WELCOME TO ORB!
The ORB SCSI Drive offers you everything that you want in a portable, removable
disk drive – high capacity and fast throughput speed at an affordable price that can
be easily connected to your system using a SCSI interface.
1.1 INTRODUCTION
This installation guide provides detailed instructions, and illustrations, as well as
safety precautions that will help you to install your ORB disk drive. It is recom-
mended that you use this guide along with your computer and SCSI host bus
adapter card manual (if applicable), for you will need to refer to the manual during
the installation process.
1.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Hardware:
PC – Intel Pentium, AMD K6, Cyrix MMX
Mac – Power Macintosh with PCI or above, G3 and G4
Operating Systems:
PC – Windows 2000, Windows 98, 95, 3.1x, NT 4.0 (SP4+), MS-DOS 5.0+
Mac – Mac OS 7.6.1 or later
1.3 HARDWARE/TOOLS FOR INSTALLATION
You may need a #0 Phillips screw driver to change your ORB Drive’s SCSI ID-.
You may require tools if you need to install an add-on SCSI host bus adapter card.
In this case, follow the instructions provided by the vendor of the add-on card to
perform this installation.
1.4 PACKAGE CONTENTS
The ORB SCSI Drive consists of:
ORB 2.2GB SCSI Disk Drive, Power Supply,SCSI
Interface cable, ORB Disk with Disk Case, ORB
Installation Suite CD , and ORB Owner’s Manual.
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The ORB Disk contains updated installation information, if applicable.
The ORB Installation Suite CD has a Mac folder in which contains ORB SCSI dri-
vers you will install so that the Macintosh’s SCSI interface will work properly with
your ORB SCSI Drive.
Become familiar with your ORB Drive:
Figure 2 Figure 3
Front View Rear View
1.5 INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
Be sure to read the following Installation Safety Instructions before proceeding on
to the actual installation steps. Damage could occur to your drive and disk if these
precautions are not followed. If for any reason you do not understand these
instructions, please contact a qualified computer technician to install or assist in
the installation.
Temperature Stabilization - Before removing the drive from its protective
plastic bag, ensure the drive has reached room temperature. This is accom-
plished by allowing the drive to sit in its protective plastic bag in the room envi-
ronment for at least one hour.
Shock - Dropping, jarring, or moving the drive while the disk is spinning can
cause catastrophic damage. The drive should be placed on a flat, horizontal sur-
face whenever an ORB disk is installed. The ORB disk should always be
removed from the drive before the ORB Drive is moved.
Power - Always power off your ORB Drive, computer system and any other
peripherals before physically connecting or disconnecting the ORB Drive.
If you are installing the ORB Drive on a PC, continue with Section 1.6.
If the installation is on a Mac, go to Section 1.8.
1.6 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
In this section you will be physically connecting your ORB SCSI Drive to your com-
puter system.
1. Unpack your ORB Drive and accessories.
You should have: An ORB 2.2GB SCSI Disk Drive, Power Supply, HD50 to HD50 SCSI
cable, ORB Disk with Disk Case, ORB Installation Suite CD, and this Owner’s
Manual. (see Section 1.4 Package Contents – Figure 1 – page 3)
Emergency eject hole Power/Activity light ORB I/O or SCSI IN Peripheral or SCSI OUT
Disk insert/eject button Power supply connector
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2. Connecting to an existing SCSI chain.
If you are connecting your ORB SCSI Drive to an existing SCSI chain, refer to
Section 1.10, Connecting ORB Drive to a SCSI chain, before proceeding further.
Otherwise, go to the next step.
3. Power OFF your computer and all the attached devices.
Warning! Always turn OFF power to protect yourself from
injury and your equipment from damage.
4. Assign a SCSI ID to your ORB Drive.
A SCSI ID is an integer, ranging from 0 to 7, each identifies a SCSI device on the
same SCSI chain. ID 7 is usually reserved for the SCSI host bus adapter.
You can find your ORB Drive’s ID switch either on the bottom of the drive (as
shown in Figure 4a) or on the side of the drive (as shown in Figure 4b). The avail-
able IDs for the ORB Drive are 0, 4, 5, and 6.
If your ORB Drive has a rotary switch as shown in Figure 4a, you will need a #0
Phillips screw driver to change the ID setting.
Figure 4a Figure 4b
CAUTION! If you are connecting your ORB SCSI Drive to any
SCSI device other than the SCSI host bus adapter, refer to
Section 1.10, Connecting ORB Drive to a SCSI chain, before
proceeding further.
5. Connect one end of the supplied
cable to the ORB Drive’s SCSI IN
connector (left connector when
facing the rear of the drive).
6. Find the SCSI connector on the rear of your computer.
A SCSI connector is labeled or with the acronym SCSI. Check to see if the SCSI
connector on your computer has a HD50 connector as shown below. If not, you need
to purchase an appropriate SCSI cable or adapter from a computer dealer.
Figure 6a
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If you are using a PowerBook, you will need a special
PowerBook cable. The cable has a square 29-pin SCSI
connector on one end.
7. Connect the ORB SCSI Drive to the computer.
Connect the other end of the supplied cable to the computer’s SCSI connector.
For Ultra SCSI performance, refer to Section 2.7, Ultra SCSI Performance.
The ORB SCSI Drive has built-in, automatic active termination. Therefore, if your
ORB SCSI Drive is the only external device on the SCSI chain, you do not need to
manually set its termination. Otherwise refer to Section 1.10 Connecting ORB Drive
to a SCSI chain, before proceeding further.
8. Connect the ORB Drive power supply.
First, attach the round power connector from
the power supply to the ORB Drive (center,
rear of the drive). Then plug the power
supply into an AC outlet. Figure 8
PROBLEM! If the Power/Activity light is not glowing green or
does not light, refer to Section 3,Troubleshooting.
9. Insert the ORB Disk supplied with your drive, into the drive.
Press the Insert/Eject button on the front of the drive. The drive door will open for
approximately 5 seconds.
To insert the ORB disk, slide the disk all the way into your ORB Drive. Push in and
then firmly press down on the disk until it snaps into place. You can refer to
Section 2.2, Using ORB Disks, for further information about inserting disks.
Within a few seconds the door should close and the Power/Activity light should
begin flashing amber.
Within approximately 15 seconds the Power/Activity light should stop blinking and
will glow green. This indicates that the disk is mounted and your drive is ready.
PROBLEM!: The disk ejects (does not mount), refer to
Section 3, Troubleshooting.
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10. Power on all the peripherals and then the computer.
If your ORB Drive is connected to a SCSI Host Bus Adaptor on a PC, proceed to sec-
tion 1.7. Congratulations! Your ORB Drive is ready to use.
PROBLEM! If you can not access your ORB SCSI Drive, refer
to Section 3, Troubleshooting.
If your ORB Drive is connected to a Macintosh computer, Proceed to section 1.8.
1.7 ORB TOOLS AND BACKUP UTILITY
SOFTWARE FOR PC
The ORB Installation Suite CD is used to install the ORB Tools when you are run-
ning Windows 98/95/NT.
ORB Tools does not support Windows 3.1x, DOS, OS/2 or other operating systems at
this time. You should visit our web site at www.castlewood.com for further updates.
Software Setup - Windows 98/95/NT
1. Insert the ORB Installation Suite CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2. To install ORB Tools, click on the Install ORB Tools option in the window that
just opened.
• If no window opens up when your CD-ROM is ready, double-click on My
Computer on the Windows desktop.
• Double-click on the drive icon for the CD-ROM.
• In the window that just opened, double-click on the file named Setup
(setup.exe) to initiate the installation procedure.
3. You will be prompted for information as the installation proceeds. Follow the
instructions on the screen.
4. The ORB Tools installation is complete after Windows has restarted.
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ORB Tools and Backup Utility
Once the ORB Tools is properly installed you can
right-click on the ORB Drive’s icon in My Computer
or Explorer to use the ORB Tools. You can also access
the ORB Tools from Start/Programs/Castlewood ORB
Drive/ORB Tools.
Figure 8
Once launched you will see this
ORB Tools screen.
You can select from the toolbar across
the top of the window to choose the
tools that you want to access.
Figure 9
The following icons represent functions of the ORB Tools and Backup Utilities
Note: Some of the icons can not be found on the ORB Tools main screen as seen in
Figure 9. You can find those applications by right-clicking on the ORB Drive’s icon
in My Computer or Explorer.

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Restore from Backup:
Restores backed up files from ORB Disks.
Copy Volume Backup:
Performs file by file backup of system volumes.
Image Disk Backup:
Full disk image backup.
ORB Disk Duplicator:
Performs disk to disk duplication with ORB
Disks.
One Click Backup:
Simplified system backup with preset backup parameters.
Eject:
Easy access ORB Disk ejection function.
Professional Backup:
Backup for the professional that wants backup done their way,
on their schedule.
Rescue Disk:
When all else fails, ORB Tools can save the day
with a system boot disk and full restoration from
backup files securely stored on your ORB Disk.
Drive Status:
You are never in doubt about your ORB Drive configuration with ORB
Tools Status function.
Spin Down:
Set your preference for spin down time.
Tracker Catalog:
ORB Disk File Archive program Tracks all files on your ORB Disk with
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Make Non-Removable: Allows the user to set the ORB drive as a
fixed drive.
Scan Devices:
Performs a full system scan for ORB Drives
and identifies each drive’s system interface.
1.8 MAC DRIVER AND SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
The ORB SCSI driver has to be installed before Mac OS is able to mount your ORB
SCSI Drive. This will also install ORB Tools for Mac on your system.
Close all open applications and disable virus protection before
proceeding further.
1. Insert the ORB Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2. Launch the installation by doing the following:
• double-click on the CD-ROM icon
• double-click on the MAC folder
• double-click on the file called ORB Tools Installer.
3. To install your ORB SCSI driver, follow the instructions displayed.
4. After the driver installation is completed, your ORB SCSI Drive
should appear as an ORB Drive icon on the desktop.
5. If the ORB disk is PC formatted, you can re-format it to Mac format
through the OS or ORB Tools for Macintosh.
PROBLEM! If you can not see or access your ORB SCSI Drive,
refer to Section 3,Troubleshooting.
Congratulations! Your ORB Drive is ready to use.
1.9 ORB TOOLS FOR MAC
ORB Tools for Mac is a suite of utilities included on the ORB Installation Suite CD
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ORB Tools
Once the ORB Tools is properly installed, you can launch from its alias or the folder
in the hard drive where it was installed.
The utilities provide the following functions:
Status – Displays the SCSI bus the ORB drive is on and its SCSI ID
Mount / Unmount Volume – mount/unmount the drive on/from the Desktop.
Eject Media – Eject the disk from the drive.
Initialize – Set up drive for use with Macintosh or DOS file systems. Create multi-
ple partitions and format drive.
Verify – Check the media for error to find out if you should perform a low level format.
Update – Update the driver on media to the latest and greatest.
Spin Down Timer – Set your preference for spin down time.
Write Protect Drive – Prevent modification to media in the drive.
Drive Operating Mode – Set the drive on Write Verify mode for extra level of data
protection or A/V Mode for A/V recording.
1.10 CONNECTING ORB DRIVE TO A SCSI CHAIN
If you have devices other than your ORB SCSI Drive on the same SCSI chain, you
need to go through this section carefully.
1. Power OFF your computer and all the attached devices.
Warning! Always turn OFF power to protect yourself from
injury and your equipment from damage.
2. Identify SCSI IDs of all devices on the same SCSI bus your ORB
SCSI Drive will be connected to.
A SCSI ID is an integer, ranging from 0 to 7, each identifies a SCSI device on the same
SCSI chain. The following table shows the common factory default SCSI ID assignment.
Table 1
Source:Apple Tech Info Library, Article ID 9387
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SCSI ID Devices on a PC SCSI Chain Devices on a Mac SCSI Chain
0 Commonly used for a bootable Commonly used for a bootable
hard drive, if present hard drive, if present
1
2
3 Apple CD-ROM drives
4
5 Apple scanners
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7 Typically reserved for SCSI Typically reserved for Mac’s
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Each device on the same SCSI chain must have a unique ID, otherwise your system
will not work properly and data corruption may occur.
You should be able to see the SCSI ID of each external SCSI device on its enclo-
sure. Refer to each device’s manual for detailed instructions on checking and set-
ting its SCSI ID.
CAUTION! For best data integrity, DO NOT connect your ORB
SCSI Drive on the same SCSI chain as SCSI-1 devices.
3. Assign a unique SCSI ID to your ORB SCSI Drive.
You can find the ORB drive’s ID switch either on the bottom of the drive (as shown
on page 5, Figure 4a) or on the side of the drive (as shown on page 5, Figure 4b).
The available IDs for the ORB Drive are ID 0, 4, 5, and 6.
If your ORB Drive has a rotary switch as shown in Figure 4a, you will need a #0
Phillips screw driver to change its ID setting
4. Connect one end of the supplied cable to the ORB Drive’s SCSI-IN
connector (left connector when facing the rear of the drive).
5. Find the SCSI connector on the rear of the computer or an existing
SCSI chain.
A SCSI connector is labeled or with the acronym SCSI. Check to see if the SCSI
connector fits the other end of your cable. If not, you need to purchase an appropri-
ate SCSI cable or adapter from a computer dealer.
If you are using a PowerBook, you will need a special PowerBook cable. The cable
has a square 29-pin SCSI connector on one end. Refer to figure 7 on page 6.
6. Connect the ORB SCSI Drive to the computer or an existing SCSI
chain.
Connect the other end of the supplied cable to your computer’s SCSI connector or
an existing SCSI chain.
To achieve Ultra SCSI performance, refer to Section 2.7, Ultra SCSI Performance.
7. Attach another SCSI device to your ORB Drive, if applicable.
If you want to attach another device to your ORB Drive, connect its cable to the
ORB Drive’s SCSI OUT connector (right connector when facing the rear of the
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8. Terminate the SCSI chain.
A SCSI chain has to be properly terminated at both ends to ensure data integrity.
The last external device and the last internal device on the SCSI chain have to be
terminated. If you do not have any internal SCSI device, then your SCSI Host Bus
Adapter or your Mac’s main logic board has to be terminated.
The ORB SCSI Drive has built-in, automatic active termination. Therefore, if your
ORB SCSI Drive is the last physical device on the SCSI chain, you do not need to
manually set its termination. Otherwise, refer to the manual of the last physical
device on the SCSI chain for instructions on setting its termination.
9. To complete installing your ORB SCSI Drive, return to
Section 1.6, Step 8.
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SECTION 2 USER’S GUIDE
2.1 OPERATING YOUR ORB DRIVE
Now that you have successfully installed your ORB Drive, you will soon be able to
make use of the wide range of features and applications that it offers:
Important Record Storage – If you need a place to keep spe-
cial files (confidential information or any other valuable items like product
plans and designs, personnel files, budgets, company directories, computer-
ized checkbooks, and tax records), the ORB Disk is a perfect solution.
Portable Information – With your new ORB Drive, you have the
ability to store vast amounts of information on a disk slightly larger than a
3 1/2-inch floppy. This means you can put an ORB Disk in its case and then
in your pocket to take it wherever you go.
Multimedia – The ORB’s fast speed and high capacity make it the
ideal storage device for CD-ROM, video, and digital images. You can record
an entire movie onto ORB disks and play it back at your leisure.
Audio/Video Mastering & Playback– The ORB drive soft-
ware includes mode-setting controls that allow professional A/V specialists
direct control of the drive’s read/write characteristics. Use of A/V modes will
optimize the ORB drive for the unique requirements of Audio and Video spe-
cialists.
Instant Hard Disk Upgrade – The ORB Drive offers an easy
way to add an extra 2.2 gigabytes of storage space to your system.
Organization – If you have files from many different types of sources
and you want to organize them the ORB Disks allows you to group these files
by storing different types of files on different disks.
Hard Drive BackUp – The ORB Drive presents a simple way to
back up your hard drive. Just copy important files to the ORB disk, and you
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2.2 USING ORB DISKS
Disk Insertion Instructions
Push a disk straight into the ORB Drive with
your finger using an “in and down”
motion to ensure that the
disk is seated.
Figure 10
Disk insertion
Disk Ejection Instructions
You can eject a disk using the operating system, recommended, or
by pressing the Insert/Eject button on the front of the drive.
CAUTION: Do not try to remove disk by lifting up on the front
edge of the disk while it is in drive.
CAUTION: Do not move or transport the drive with the disk
installed. This can damage the heads and media. A disk
must not be in the drive when the drive is moved or shipped.
From Windows Desktop
1. Close all open applications and files on the ORB Disk before ejecting the disk
otherwise data could be corrupted.
2. From the Desktop, double click on My Computer.
3. Right click on ORB SCSI Drive Icon.
4. Select Eject.
5. Green LED will flash amber (Disk spin down and air purge cycle).
6. ORB Drive door will automatically open.
7. Disk will be ejected.
8. Remove ORB Disk.
9. Door will automatically close.
10. Place ORB Disk in protective ORB Disk case.
From Mac Desktop
1. Close all open applications and files on the ORB Disk before ejecting the disk
otherwise data could be corrupted.
2. From the Desktop, highlight the ORB SCSI Drive Icon and hold the mouse.
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4. Green LED will flash amber (Disk spin down and air purge cycle).
5. ORB Drive door will automatically open.
6. Disk will be ejected.
7. ORB Drive Icon should disappear from Desktop.
8. Remove ORB Disk.
9. Door will automatically close.
10. Place ORB Disk in protective ORB Disk case.
From Drive
It is recommended to eject by right-click context from Windows Desktop or drag-
ging the ORB Drive Icon into Trash from Mac’s Desktop as described above during
routine operation.
1. Close all open applications and files on the ORB Disk before ejecting the disk
otherwise data could be corrupted.
2. Press the Insert/Eject button on the front of the drive.
3. Green LED will flash amber (Disk spin down and air purge cycle).
4. ORB Drive door will automatically open.
5. Disk will be ejected.
6. ORB Drive Icon should disappear from Desktop if you are using a Mac.
7. Remove ORB Disk.
8. Door will automatically close.
9. Place ORB Disk in protective ORB Disk case.
CAUTION: Do not leave an ORB Disk in the ejected position
with the drive door resting on the disk.
Using the ORB Disk Case
Your ORB Disk comes in a protective disk case. This case is provided to ensure
that your ORB Disk has the maximum protection from ambient conditions and
normal physical use. Place the ORB Disk into the ORB disk case when it is not
in immediate use. This will maximize your disk life and minimize your risk of
loss or damage.
Figure 11
Disk ORB Case and Disk
Warning about “foreign media damage”
Do not attempt to insert any media other than ORB Disks into the ORB
Drive. It is not compatible with any media other than an ORB Disk.
Inserting any media other than ORB Disks will result in damage to your
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Emergency Ejection Method
1. Shut down your computer system (turn power off).
2. Remove power from your ORB Drive by either unplugging the
power supply or removing the power connector from the drive.
3. Wait 30 seconds.
4. Insert a paper clip into emergency eject hole.
CAUTION: Do not insert a paper clip into the emergency
eject hole while there is power to your PC and drive. This
may result in damage to your drive and disk.
Figure 12
Emergency eject
2.3 ACCESSING YOUR ORB DRIVE
My Computer: Windows 98/95/NT
1. From the Desktop place the cursor over My Computer and Double Click.
2. Identify the ORB Removable Drive and Double Click.
3. To Access the ORB Tools and other utility functions Right Click the
ORB Drive icon.
Explorer: Windows 98/95/NT
1. From the Desktop click on the Start Button.
2. Select Programs.
3. Select Explorer.
4. Select My Computer.
5. Select the ORB Drive Icon from the drive hierarchy and Double Click.
6. Click on the ORB Drive Icon and then right click to access tools.
File Manager: Windows 3.1x
1. From the Desktop, double-click on File Manager.
2. Identify the ORB drive and double-click its icon.
Mac OS 7.6.1+
Identify the ORB Drive Icon on Desktop and Double Click.
2.4 REASSIGNING DRIVE LETTERS
Under Windows 98/95/NT you may be able to change the drive letter
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You may want to change the drive letter for convenience, or because there was a
change to existing drive letters when you installed your ORB Drive. Changes to
existing drive letters may cause problems with applications installed on the drives
with changed letters.
Installation Help Note 001, Drive Letter Assignment, covers in detail how drive let-
ters are assigned and the ways available to reassign drive letters. This Help Note is
available on our web site at www.castlewood.com.
2.5 LARGE DRIVE SUPPORT
Windows Environment
Windows 98 and Windows 95 OSR2 or later support the use of partitions greater
than 2 GB (gigabytes) in capacity with FAT32. The maximum supported partition
size is 2 TB (terabytes). Large drive partition support can help you dramatically
reduce the amount of wasted space on your computer’s hard disk.
One should be aware that this FAT32 configured partition can only be recognized
and accessed by Windows 98 and Windows 95 OSR2 or later. DOS, Retail Windows
95 (original Windows 95), and Windows NT 4.0 or earlier cannot access a FAT32
partition.
Mac Environment
Mac OS 8.1 and later supports Mac OS Extended File Format (HFS+). This large
drive partition support can help you dramatically reduce the amount of wasted
space on your ORB Disk.
One should be aware that this Mac OS Extended format can only be recognized and
accessed by Mac OS 8.1 or later.
2.6 PARTITIONING A DISK
Your ORB Drive comes with a 2.2GB ORB Disk. The ORB Disk is a high quality and
high capacity hard disk. If you purchased an ORB SCSI Drive, the ORB Disk is pre-
formatted with one 2.16GB extended FAT16 partition. The format can be set to your
preference. The ORB Drive and Disk partition behave like any Hard Disk Drive that
you have on your system. The following table shows the format options that exist to
you based on your operating system.

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Partition Options Table
Table 2
Note: 1 GB = 1 billion bytes = 1,000,000,000 bytes
Value = Maximum Partition size
NVO = Not Valid Option
* Windows 95 OSR2 or later
** Beta version
† MAC with PC exchange
†† In fixed drive mode
Re-Partitioning the ORB Disk:
Windows NT
Using either ORB Tools to partition ORB Disks or NT Disk Administrator
to manage your hard disk if you want to use NTFS.
You can use Disk Administrator to manage your hard disk, such as parti-
tioning new disks or further partitioning disks that do not contain
Windows NT system files.
Windows 95 and 98
Use ORB Tools to partition ORB Disks.
Operating System FAT16 FAT32 NTFS HPFS HFS (Mac OS HFS+ (Mac OS
Standard) Extended)
DOS 2.16GB NVO NVO NVO NVO NVO
Windows 3.1 2.16GB NVO NVO NVO NVO NVO
Windows 95 2.16GB 2.2GB* NVO NVO NVO NVO
Windows 98 2.16GB 2.2GB NVO NVO NVO NVO
NT 4.0 2.16GB NVO 2.2GB†† NVO NVO NVO
Windows 2000** 2.16GB 2.2GB 2.2GB†† NVO NVO NVO
OS/2 2.16GB NVO NVO 2.2GB NVO NVO
UNIX 2.16GB NVO NVO NVO NVO NVO
Mac System 7.5.5+ 1GB† NVO NVO NVO 2.1GB NVO
Mac OS 8.1+ 1GB† 2.2GB† NVO NVO 2.1GB 2.1GB