Iomega TAPE250 User manual

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Iomega TAPE250™
Insider and Insider
Half-Height Subsystems
Installation Guide

Congratulations!
The Ease of lomega Tape Data Storage Is at Your Fingertips
Use this installation guide to set up and install your omega TAPE250 Insider or Insider HH
(Half-Height) Subsystem.
A CAUTION _ Before handling the TAPE250 drive(s), discharge any built up static elec-
tricity by touching a grounded metal object. Circuit boards and integrated circuits can
be damaged by electrostatic discharge. A
Check Your Equipment
After unpacking the TAPE250 Insider or Insider HH shipping box, look over the illustrated
parts and make sure the subsystem is complete and undamaged.
Insider Tape Drive
AH-402—Data Y-Cable
Power Connector Conversion Cable
TAPE250 Insider Ship Kit*
(additional kit contents for the Insider HH are shown in the next illustration)
* The number of diskettes and manuals may vary from this illustration as upgrades are made.

Thoroughly check the packing materials and save them for possible future use. If anything is
missing or damaged, contact your authorized Iomega dealer before proceeding.
If you purchased the Iomega TAPE250 Insider HH subsystem (with conversion hardware for
5’ inch, half-height bays), the Insider HH ship kit includes the same contents illustrated for
the TAPE250 Insider and the contents illustrated here.
TAPE250 Insider HH Conversion Hardware for 5’ inch, Half-Height Bays
Preparing for Setup
ZX WARNING — Turn off the computer system electrical power (leaving the power cord
connected to maintain electrical ground, if possible) before beginning any computer
system hardware change. /\
Temperature and Condensation
Let the hardware — subsystem and tapes — adjust to operating temperature (from 10°
to 45°C or 50° to 113°F) before use. As a guideline, if the hardware was stored at a
temperature different from your environment temperature but within the above limits, one
hour should be sufficient time for the hardware temperature to stabilize. If the hardware
was stored at a temperature outside these limits, several hours may be necessary for adjust-
ment. Do not operate the subsystem when condensation is present on the drive or tapes.

Check the Jumper Settings
The
DSS
jumper
is
set
at
the
factory
to
operate
with
most
IBM®
AT®
and
compatible
computers
(Optional
settings
are
described
and
illustrated
in
the
Jomega
TAPE250
Subsystems-General
Reference
Guide.)
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Factory Jumper Settings
Install the Configuration and Accessory Hardware
The Iomega TAPE250 Insider is a 3’ inch, inch-high, internal tape subsystem. It is designed to
be installed directly into a spare 3 inch, inch-high bay in most IBM AT and compatible com-
puters. The Jomega Configuration and Accessory Guide lists the compatibility hardware your
computer may need; it also lists other parts to help you optimize backup performance.
Install the TAPE250 Insider HH Conversion Hardware
Setup for an Insider HH installation requires installation of the 54 inch, half-height conversion
hardware shipped with the subsystem. Refer to the following illustration and use the appropri-
ate hardware for installing in your drive bay.
Optional Rail
and Screws
6-32x1/4
i Optional Rail
LZ) and Screws
| "—_ 6-32x1/4 Flat
M3x4 —————

Remove the cover of the drive bay selected for the TAPE250 drive and carefully slide the drive, with
the appropriate mounting hardware attached, into the open bay. (Sometimes itis necessary to adjust
or modify the mounting hardware slightly, according to the bay mounting requirements.)
Connect a spare mini power connector directly to the tape drive power connection, OR
Ifyou connected the power conversion cable in Step three, now connect your spare power
cable to the large end of the conversion cable, OR
Ifyou have no spare power cable, refer to the lomega Configuration and Accessory Guide
and order the AH-402 power Y-cable.
A CAUTION = Most data connectors have pin one marked to match with pin one on the
corresponding connector. Some data connectors also are keyed to prevent improper
connection. Connecting the data connectors improperly may result in equipment damage
and/or data loss on any inserted floppy disks. A
Data Connection
The next three steps — six, seven, and eight — are different cases for data connection, de-
pending on your configuration. Read the qualifying statements for each step and decide which
one applies to your situation. Carry out that step next.
Data Connection Using a Spare 34-pin Connector Locate a spare 34-pin data connector
on the existing data cable in your computer and find pin one. Align pin one of the data connec-
tor with pin one of the connector on the rear of the tape drive and make the connection as
illustrated next.
Pin One
Spare 34-Pin Data Connector
Stripe Indicates Pin One
Connecting a Spare 34-Pin Data Connector
A Card Edge Connectors
If your existing data cable only has card-edge connectors, use the data Y-cable included with the
Insider tape drive to replace your existing data cable and connect it to the tape drive as illus-
trated in Step seven. /\

Installing the Insider HH Conversion Hardware
Install Special Rails or Other Hardware
Special rails or other hardware for your TAPE250 subsystem should be installed now.
A _ The Iomega PC10p, One Megabit per Second (Mbps) Controller
The PC10p, 1Mbps tape controller can double the data transfer rate of your TAPE250 drive. It is
designed to coexist with or replace your existing floppy controller. Your computer needs an
open expansion slot for the PC10p. Refer to the Jomega Configuration and Accessory Guide
for more information. /\
Installing the Insider or Insider HH Subsystem
Remove any floppy disks from your system floppy drive(s), turn off the computer power switch,
and remove the computer cover.
A CAUTION The power connectors are keyed to avoid improper connection. Forcing the
connectors together against the keyed direction will cause damage to the subsystem. A
If you plan to use the optional PC10p tape controller, follow the Kit Setup instructions shipped
with the controller.
spare power cable with a mini-connector is available in your computer, connect the power
Locate a spare power cable with a mini-connector in your computer and go to Step four. (If no
connector conversion cable to the Insider tape drive as illustrated next.)
Ground Lug*
Power Connection
Conversion Cable
* Connect a ground wire from the metal computer chassis to this ground lug for proper subsystem grounding.
Connecting the Power Connector Conversion Cable to the Insider Tape Drive

Data Connection if No Spare 34-pin Data Connector is Available Disconnect the
existing data connector from your computer floppy controller card. Reconnect it to the center
connection of the data Y-cable included with your Insider tape drive. Connect one end of the
data Y-cable to the 34-pin connection of the tape drive. Connect the other end of the data Y-
cable to the existing floppy controller connection as illustrated.
Stripe Indicates Pin One
Pin One
(match cable pin one
with board pin one)
Existing Floppy Controller s
Pin One
AH-402—Data Y-Cable
Existing Data Cable From Floppy Drive(s)
Connecting the Data Y-Cable to the Existing Floppy Controller and the TAPE250 Drive
Data Connection Using the Optional PC10p Tape Controller Connect one end of the
new data Y-cable to the 34-pin connection of the TAPE250 drive. Connect the other end of the
data Y-cable to the Iomega PC10p tape controller as illustrated next.

Stripe Indicates Pin One
AH-402—Data Y-Cable
Pin One
Existing Floppy 7
Controller
PC10p— Tape Controller
To Floppy Drive(s) -
Connecting the Data Y-Cable to the PC10p Tape Controller and the Insider Tape Drive
After the power and data cables are connected securely, mount the drive solidly in the bay
(do not over-torque the mounting screws).
Carefully arrange the cables to allow maximum air flow inside the computer and replace the
computer cover.
about installing the software, formatting tapes, and making backups. (If you installed the
Restore power, boot the computer, and refer to the software documentation for instructions
PC10p, you must configure your tape software to run with the PC10p settings.)
Thank you for choosing Iomega TAPE250!
Warranty Information
This TAPE250 product and any lomega TAPE250 tape cartridge(s) have a two year limited warranty beginning from date of purchase. For more
complete warranty information, refer to the Warranty Information packet shipped with this product.
If you need additional information or assistance, refer to the index in the Jomega TAPE250 Subsystems General Reference Guide.
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