Commodore Amiga 3070 User manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE
3070
TAPE DRIVE

INSTALLATION GUIDE

Changing the SCSI ID num ber
Because it is a standard for the Amiga 3000 and 3000UX
operating s stems, the 3070 Tape Drive comes configured as
SCSI device number 4. It is highl recommended that UNIX®
users, in particular, leave the SCSI ID set to 4 because man
UNIX operations assume it is set as such. If necessar , ou can
change the SCSI ID Number b using the dip switches located
inside of the tape drive case.
To change the SCSI ID:
1. IMPORTANT: Make sure the power to the tape drive
and the Am iga 3000 is OFF. Disconnect the power
cables.
2. Disconnect the SCSI cable from the back of the Amiga
3000.
3■ Facing the rear of the tape rive, remove the screw that
hol s the bottom plate to the case (Figure 8).
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4. Turn the tape rive over an remove the plate by sli ing
an lifting it off of the case.
You will see the tape drive within the case.
Figure 9
Removing the four screws
6. Disconnect the power cable an SCSI connector bus from
the tape rive (Figure 10).
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Table of contents
Introduction
........................................................................ 1
Understanding SCSI devices ............................................... 3
Installing the tape drive as the onl external SCSI device
on the s stem
...................................................................... 4
Installing the tape drive to a series of external SCSI devices 7
Loading and unloading the tape cartridge
.......................... 10
Compatible tape cartridges
................................................. 11
Care and handling
................................................................ 11
Write protecting a tape cartridge........................................12
Technical specifications.......................................................14
Changing the SCSI ID Number
............................................. 13
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Introduction
The Commodore 3070 Tape Drive is designed for use with
the Commodore Amiga 3000 and the Amiga 3000UX.
With the 3070 Tape Drive, ou can back up the data on our
hard disk to magnetic tape. Because of the greater storage
size of magnetic tape, it is much quicker and simpler than
backing up to flopp disks.
Performing regular backups of our s stem reduces the risk
of data loss from human and hardware errors, and provides a
convenient wa to exchange data between s stems and load
new software or s stem updates.
Before proceeding, examine the contents of our package. In
addition to this manual, ou should find:
• One Commodore 3070 Tape Drive
• One SCSI Terminator Block
• One Power Cable
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This manual covers:
• Understanding SCSI Devices
• Installing the 3070 Tape Drive as the onl SCSI device
on our s stem
• Installing the 3070 Tape Drive to a series of SCSI
devices
• Loading and unloading the tape cartridge
• Compatible tape cartridges
• Care and handling of the tape drive and cartridges
• Write protecting a tape cartridge
• Changing the SCSI ID Number of the tape drive
THIS MANUAL IS STRICTLY AN INSTALLATION GUIDE.
ONCE YOU HAVE INSTALLED YOUR TAPE DRIVE,
CONSULT YOUR SYSTEM SOFTWARE MANUAL FOR
COMPLETE BACKUP AND RESTORE INSTRUCTIONS.
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