Plasmon MOD 910 User manual

USER
MANUAL

Copyright
Copyright 2000, Plasmon Data Limited.
©No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval
system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without the prior
written consent of Plasmon Data Limited.
Trademarks
TM All trademarks that may be contained within this publication are
registered with their respective companies.
Changes
The material in this manual is for reference only and is subject to change
without notice.
While reasonable efforts have been taken in the preparation of the
material contained in this manual, Plasmon Data Limited assumes no
liability resulting from any errors or omissions, or from the use of
material contained herein.
Cautions
CAUTION- Warnings related to directions which could put the
operator and the drive at risk of damage.
VORSICHT- Warnungen, welche sich auf die Sicherheit des
Benutzers sowie die des Laufwerks beziehen.
ATTENTION- Le non suivi des remarques, attentions et indications de
ce mode d’emploi peut engendrer des risques à l’opérateur ainsi qu’au
matériel lui-même.
NOTE - Information relating to important suggestions.
CAUTION - Warnings relating to directions which could put the
operator and drive at risk of damage.
TIP - Hints to achieve the optimum performance from your drive.
Release December 2002
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FCC Compliance Statement
NOTE:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by switching the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The compliance of this unit to the FCC rules is not subject to any special
accessories, which are not readily available through normal dealer
channels.
The drive is in conformity with the EMC directive and low-voltage
directive.
CAUTION: Any modifications or changes made to this equipment not
expressly approved by the PLASMON group of companies may void
the authority to operate this equipment in its intended installation.
WARNUNG: Die Vollmacht, das Gerät in der vorgeschriebenen Weise
zu betreiben wird dann ungültig, wenn an dem Laufwerk
Veränderungen vorgenommen werden, die nicht von PLASMON
genehmigt wurden.
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ATTENTION: Toute modification ou changement fait sur cet
équipement et non expressément approuvépar Plasmon peut
engendrer des disfonctionnements irréversibles et rendre son
installation impossible.
Thermal Precautions for the MOD910I
Forced air-cooling is required throughout the drive to prevent overheating of the drive and
must be provided as part of the system integration.
The following are precautions that should be observed when installing the MOD910I:
•Do not cover the ventilation slot on top of the drive
•Airflow should be from the rear of the unit. Air should not be drawn into the front
of the unit.
•Ensure that a minimum airflow of 3 CFM is provided.
•If possible, try to ensure that there is no device installed immediately above the
MOD910I.
Thermale Vorsichtsmassnahmen fur das MOD910I
Zwangsluftkühlung ist erforderlich, da es das Überhitzen des Laufwerks verhindert. Die
Kühlung muss in das System integriert werden.
Die folgenden Vorsichtsmassnahmen müssen bei dem Einbau des MOD910I beachtet
werden:
•Die Ventilationsöffnung auf dem Laufwerk darf nicht abgedeckt werden.
•Das Gerät muss von hinten belüftet werden. Das Gerät darf keine Luft von vorne
ansaugen.
•Ein minimaler Luftfluss von 3CFM (~28dm3/min) ist erforderlich.
•Wenn möglich, sollten keine Geräte direkt über dem MOD910I installiert werden.
Précaution thermique d’emploi pour le lecteur
MOD910:
Un refroidissement d’air forcédans le lecteur est nécessaire au bon fonctionnement de
l’appareil. Il doit prévenir toute surchauffe et doit faire partie intégrante du système lors
de son intégration.
•Veuillez trouver ci-dessous toutes les recommandations àobserver lors de
l’installation du MOD910.
•Ne pas recouvrir, ni obturer les systèmes d’aération du lecteur
•La circulation d’air doit toujours être faite de l’arrière vers l’avant du lecteur. L’air
forcépar l’arrière doit mettre le lecteur en pression pour prévenir toute
introduction d’air par l’avant.
•Vérifier que le flux d’air est au minimum de 3 CFM
•Si possible, ne pas installer d’autre système immédiatement au dessus du
MOD910.

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Laser Product
Class 1 Laser Product
The optical drive mechanism contained in this unit is certified to comply
with DHHS rule 21 CFR Chapter 1, Sub-chapter J in effect as of the
date for manufacture.
This optical drive mechanism is classified as a Class 1 laser product to
EN 60825, and there is no hazardous laser radiation with the safety
protection.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Never open the enclosure or touch the parts internal to the product.
When the power switch is on, do NOT place your eyes close to the front
panel opening to look into the unit.
Laser Specification
Class 1 LASER mechanism
Laser Power: No hazardous radiation is emitted with the safety
protection of the unit.

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Laser Produckt
Klasse 1 Laser Produkt
Der optische Laufwerksmechanismus, welcher sich in diesem Gerat
befindet, entspricht der DHHS Regel 21, Kapitel 1, Nebenkapitel J,
wirkend ab Herstellungs Datum.
Dieser optische Laufwerksmechanismus wird, entsprechend EN 60825,
als Klasse 1 Laser Produkt klassifiziert und gibt, mit Sicherheits Schutz,
keine schädliche Strahlungen ab.
Anwendung der Kontrollen oder Gebrauch dieses Gerätes anders wie
hier vorgeschrieben, können zu schädlicher Strahlenausetzung führen.
Das Gehäuse des Gerätes darf nicht geöffnet werden, auch dürfen die
Innenteile unter keinen Umständen angefasst werden.
Wenn das Gerät eingeschaltet ist, darf man nicht versuchen durch das
Öffnen der forderen Klappe in das Laufwerkinnere hinein zu sehen.
Laser Beschreibung
Klasse 1 Laser Mechanismus
Laser Antrieb: Mit Sicherheitsschutz gibt Gerat keine schädliche
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Produit laser
Produit laser de classe 1
Le mécanisme de lecture optique composant cette unitéest certifié
conforme àla norme DHHS règle 21 chapitre 1, sous-chapitre J, en
vigueur àla date de fabrication.
Ce mécanisme de lecture optique fait partie des produits laser de
classe 1 conformément àla norme EN 60825, et ne produit aucun
rayonnement nocif grâce àson dispositif de sécurité.
Toutes vérifications, réglages ou procédures autres que ceux
mentionnés dans ce guide d’utilisation peuvent vous exposer àun
rayonnement nocif.
Ne jamais ouvrir le boîtier du lecteur et évitez tout contact avec les
composants internes du produit.
Lorsque l’appareil est sous tension, n’essayez jamais de regarder à
l’intérieur de l’unitépar l’ouverture du panneau frontal.
Spécification du laser
Mécanisme laser de classe 1
Puissance laser : aucun rayonnement nocif n’est émis grâce au
dispositif de sécuritéintégréàl’unité.

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Unpacking / Packing
(1) General precautions
Note the following precautions in order to maintain the performance
and reliability of the drive.
! Open the package with particular care.
! Do not expose the unit to excessively dusty environment.
! The unit contains components that can be destroyed by static
electricity.
Follow the guidelines below for internal unit:
! Use an anti-static mat and ground yourself when handling the
internal unit.
! Always be sure to handle the internal unit only by the frame and
do not touch any electrical components.
(2) Unpacking (Internal Unit)
When moving the unit to an environment where there is a significant
difference in temperature, let the unit remain in its packaging for at least
two hours.
Find a flat, soft surface for unpacking, keeping the box upright.
Do not apply excessive force to the unit when removing the shock-
absorbing material, or to the surfaces and interface connector when
removing the anti-static bag.
(3) Unpacking (External Unit)
When moving the unit to an environment where there is a significant
difference in temperature, let the unit remain in its packaging for at least
two hours.
Find a flat, soft surface for unpacking, keeping the box upright.

(4) Packing
Pack the unit after you have removed the disk.
Put the device in the anti-static or plastic bag.
It is desirable to use the original shock-absorbing material and packing
box used when the unit was delivered to you. If not, use a box with a
shock-absorbing structure that will prevent direct impacts to the device.
In the case of the internal unit, protect the surfaces and interface
connector against possible damage and use an anti-static bag.
(5) Transportation
!Transport the unit in a well-packaged condition, with the upside
facing up.
! Transport the unit as little as possible after unpacking, always
using the shock absorbing material to avoid impact and vibration.
When carrying the unit after unpacking, keep it in the horizontal
plane.
(6) Storage
•Use the moisture-proof packing material for storage.
•The storage environment should meet the non-operating
environmental requirement as specified in Appendix E.
! Do not expose the unit to radical changes in temperature, which
could cause condensation.
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Table of Contents
Copyright. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Cautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
FCC Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Thermal Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Laser Product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Class 1 Laser Product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Laser Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Unpacking / Packing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Owners Record. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SCSI Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
SCSI Identifier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
General Precautions for MOD910E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Operation & Installation Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
External Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Internal Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Prechecks before Service Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Placing a service call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Service on the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Microsoft Optical Systems and Optical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Disk Cartridge Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Appendix A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Component Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Appendix B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Function Connector Pin Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Appendix C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
SCSI Device Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Appendix D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Drive Option Switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Appendix E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Main Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Appendix F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
SCSI Interface connector signal names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
MOD910E SCSI CONNECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
MOD910I 50 WAY IDC CONNECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Appendix G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Accessories and Spares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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Owners Record
The model and serial number of the drive you have just purchased are
located on the underside of the unit(1). Please record them below, and
refer to them should you need to call your supplier for service or
technical support.
(1)(External) or the top of the drive (Internal).
(1) (Extern) oder der obere Teil des Laufwerks (Intern).
MOD910 Serial No.
Keep this manual for reference purposes should any switch setting
need to be altered.
Warning
Use of controls or adjustments other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous laser radiation exposure. This product may only have
the cover removed for service or repair by a qualified and approved
service site.
Vorsicht Anwendung der Kontrollen oder Einstellungen dieses Gerätes anders
wie hier vorgeschrieben, konnen zu schädlicher Strahlenausetzung
fuhren. Das Gehäuse darf nur von einer qualifizierten
Reparaturwerkstatt entfernt werden.
Important
Toutes procédures de vérification, d’alignement ou de tests, autres que
celles spécifiées dans ce manuel, peuvent entraîner une exposition
dangereuse au rayon laser. Dans tous les cas, ce produit ne doit avoir
le capot de protection laser ouvert, que dans les centres de réparation
agréés par le constructeur.
Air Filters
The MOD910E (external drive) is shipped without Air Filters. The drive
has been designed with ducted air cooling, air should not get into the
body of the drive. Air Filters are provided for particularly dusty or dirty
environments. (Please be advised that the drive will run up to a
maximum ambient temperature of 30°C with air filters).
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General Description
The MOD910 is a high performance, high capacity optical disk drive
that offers recording on rewritable and CCW WORM media that is ISO
compliant. The MOD910 reads and writes to 9.1GB, 8.6GB 5.2GB,
4.8GB, 4.1GB, 2.6GB and 2.3GB, rewritable, WORM and DOW disks
and offers read compatibility to earlier ISO standard 1.3GB, 1.2GB,
650MB and 600MB media so protecting any existing investment in
storage.
The MOD910 also forms the basis for the range of Plasmon Magneto
Optical jukeboxes, providing further performance increases. The
MOD910 has been designed to give fast, solid and reliable disk
exchanges .
Please take the time to study this manual to become familiar with
operating the unit, as well as prescribed service.
The main features of the MOD910 drive are:
✓9.1GB (4.55GB per side) of storage on rewritable, and CCW
WORM disks.
✓Half height unit.
✓Reads 594MB and 650MB disks as well as 1.2GB, 1.3GB,
2.3GB, 2.6GB, 4.1GB, 4.8GB and 5.2GB media as used in earlier
MO drives in addition to read & write compatibility to 2.3GB and
2.6GB disks.
✓Data cache of 8MB for write and read operations.
✓Effective seek time of 25ms
✓Synchronous data rates up to 10 MBytes/sec.
✓Universal AC supply operates from 100 to 240 volts (MOD910E).
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SCSI Connections
The external drive is equipped with two Micro D 50 way connectors on
the rear panel. These are for the SCSI in and SCSI out (if there are
additional devices connected).
A SCSI interface cable needs to be terminated at each end of the line,
one terminator being on the last device in the chain and the other
terminator is usually on the host computer or adapter card, a Micro D
SCSI Terminator is supplied (external drive only).
Refer to the documentation supplied with your SCSI card or computer
system should you need to check the computer termination. In normal
circumstances this will usually be enabled.
The two ways of connecting SCSI devices are shown below :
Fig 1. External Drive Connection
Fig 2. Internal Drive Connection
Fig 1 External Drive Connection
1.Switch block SCSI ID setting
2.SCSI connector for additional devices or terminator if last in chain.
3.SCSI cable
If there are also internal devices on the same SCSI card, then the SCSI
adapter card must have its on-board termination disabled.
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Fig 2 Internal Drive Connection
1. DC Power Connector
2. Jumper block for SCSI ID settings
3. 50 way SCSI cable - note pin 1 orientation
If internal devices are also to be connected to the SCSI card, then the
SCSI adapter on-board termination must be disabled. Refer to the
documentation that accompanies the SCSI adapter.
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SCSI Identifier
Each device on a SCSI bus requires a unique address to be set which
maybe in the range of 0 to 6 as address 7 is usually reserved for the
host computer address. The MOD910 is shipped with a default address
of 1 which will usually suffice in most cases.
Please refer to diagram on Appendix C
General Precautions for MOD910E
✗Never plug or un-plug any connectors or cables from the
device on the SCSI bus whilst power is applied to either host
computer or any devices attached.
✗Do not use the unit under the following operating
environments:
Places with high humidity
Exposed to direct sunlight
Locations subject to excessive shock or vibration
✗Do not cover ventilation slots as these are provided for cooling.
✗Do not place the drive near a printer.
✗Never attempt to disassemble the unit.
✗Never touch the surface of a recordable disk.
✗Do not allow any foreign object or liquid to enter the unit.
✓Always remove the disk before moving the unit. This will
ensure that the optical head is securely positioned for shipping.
✓Keep the packaging material should the unit have to be
transported.
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Additional Notes for Internal Models
✗Never connect / disconnect unit to / from SCSI bus with
power on any units including host computer.
✓When handling the unit, an anti-static wrist strap should be
used to avoid possible damage from static electricity.
✓Ensure that the power connector is correctly wired.
✓Check that the power is within the unit’s specification.
✓Ensure that adequate ventilation is provided.
GETTING STARTED
Operation & Installation Instructions
External Drive
Do not apply power yet!
Set the SCSI ID of the unit via the DIP switch on the rear of the unit.
(see Appendix B and C)
Connect the SCSI interface cable between the computer and the drive
unit.
If the drive is the last unit on the SCSI interface, install the supplied
terminator in the unused SCSI connector.
Apply power to the unit.
Insert a disk cartridge into the drive, gently pushing it into the drive until
it is power loaded. The motor will start and after a few seconds the drive
will be ready for use.
When the eject button is pressed the cartridge will electronically eject
from the drive after a short delay.

Externes Laufwerk
Noch nicht einschalten!
Man stellt die SCSI ID des Geräts am hinterem DIP Schalter ein. (siehe
Anhang B und C).
Verbinden Sie den Rechner und das Laufwerk mit dem SCSI Kabel.
Falls das Laufwerk das letzte Gerät in der SCSI Kette ist, installiert man
den mitgelieferten Begrenzer (Terminator) in den leeren SCSI Sockel.
Schalten Sie das Gerät ein.
Man schiebt eine Disk in das Laufwerk bis das Gerat sie von selber
animmt. Der Motor fängt dann zu laufen an und nach wenigen
Sekunden ist das Laufwerk anwendungsfähig.
Wenn man den Eject-Knopf drückt, wirft das Gerät die Disk nach ein
paar Sekunden wieder aus.
Lecteur Externe
Ne connectez pas encore votre matériel.
Configurez l’adressage SCSI au moyen du "dip switch" en panneau
arrière de l’équipement (voir appendice B et C).
Connectez le câble SCSI entre l’ordinateur et l’unité.
Si l’unitéest la dernière de la chaîne SCSI, veillez àinstaller le
terminateur sur le connecteur SCSI libre.
Alimentez l’unitéet mettez la en marche.
Insérez avec précaution une cartouche dans le lecteur jusqu’à la voir
automatiquement "avalée" par l’unité. Le moteur du disque va alors
commencer àtourner et après quelques secondes le lecteur est prêt à
l’utilisation.
Lorsque le bouton "éject" est pressé, la cartouche sera éjectée après
quelques secondes.
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Notes:
If you need to use the emergency eject pinhole, make sure that the unit
is powered off and that the disk has stopped its rotation (20-30 seconds
after power off).
If the SCSI ID is changed with the unit powered ON, then power must
be removed and reapplied for the new ID to take effect.
Before moving the drive, always ensure that the optical disk cartridge is
removed.
The drive has various functions that may be altered from their defaults if
required. These are outlined in the MOD910I section. Opening the
enclosure and changing these settings must only be carried out by a
qualified service engineer.
Internal Drive
! The internal drive can be used in both the vertical and horizontal
plane.
! The external drive must only be used in the horizontal plane.
•Attaching screws are supplied with the unit. The screws are M3 x
8 mm, and the fixing plate should be within the range of 1.5 to
2.5 mm, which includes the washer.
•Included with internal drives is a 50-way flat IDC cable with 2
connectors for connection to the SCSI adapter.
Note for correct orientation of the flat cable when installing!
Pin 1 is usually identified by a red stripe on the edge of the
cable, and connectors have a small arrow by pin 1.
! Connect the internal power connector in your computer to the
drive making sure that the orientation is correct.
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Prechecks before Service Call
1. Disk cannot be inserted.
? Is power on?
? Is the disk orientated correctly?
? Is the disk the correct type?
2. Access Failure
? Is the cartridge inserted?
? Is the SCSI ID set correctly?
? Are the SCSI bus terminated correctly?
? Is the cartridge set to write protect?
? Are other devices on the SCSI bus operating normally?
? Is the software device driver installed correctly?
Placing a service call
Contact your supplier or service company. They will probably require
the following information;
Where purchased
Date of Purchase
Serial Number
Description of failure
System information which may include;
? Computer type and SCSI adapter type
? Software configuration (in DOS this will be the CONFIG.SYS
and AUTOEXEC.BAT file)
? Type of device driver being used
Software and Driver Updates
Do you have the latest revisions?
Contact your supplier for firmware or driver updates.
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Service on the unit
There is no prescribed service for the unit. However, to ensure optimum
performance, the unit should operate in as clean an environment as
possible where contaminants do not enter the unit. Should the unit
require cleaning, do NOT attempt to open the drive, but contact your
supplier.
Microsoft Operating Systems and
Optical support
Microsoft have confirmed that their NT operating system versions 3.51
and 4.0 do not currently FULLYsupport any WORM or Rewritable
Optical media (512, 1024, 2048 or 4096 bytes per sector) or drives
under Fat or NTFS File Systems.
NT, using FAT or NTFS, only supports Optical if the drive and media act
as a Magnetic Hard Drive. (Type 0 Device)
Windows NT will support both WORM and Rewritable Optical media
when used with another File System (such as Plasmon Drive Manager
for NT)
FAT and NTFS with full Optical support are being looked into for a future
release of NT from Microsoft.
Microsoft have committed that Windows 95 will read and write
Rewritable Optical media only when it has been formatted with third
party software. WORM media is not supported and requires third party
software.
UDF 1.02 file formats can be read by Windows 2000 without any
additional driver software, which gives guarantees of future read
compatibility.
Customers using NT with Plasmon Multitasking Manager have no
need for any action.
For details of Optical support in future products from Microsoft, please
contact them direct.
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