Acorn FileStore E01, Service Manual

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1. Introduction to the E01S unit
1.1 Equipment description
E01S is the twin floppy disc FileStore base unit
1.2 Function
FileStore E01S provides a mass storage facility for Econet users. In addition to its own disc storage,
it also allows the addition of up to four E40S and/or E60S hard disc FileStore units. When
connected to the Econet, the FileStore provides an Econet clock for use on ―one-room‖ networks if
one is not present. A Real Time Clock is also provided, together with a printer output to enable
FileStore to be used as a printer server. A SCSI interface for hard disc and tape archive devices is
also provided.
1.3 Prerequisites for use
The E01S may be connected to an Econet network, or directly to one of die following:
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Econet network
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BBC Microcomputer
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Acorn Master Series Microcomputer
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Acorn Cambridge Workstation (ACW)
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Acorn Communicator
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Acorn Archimedes Workstation
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Acorn R140 RISC iX Workstation
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Acorn A3000 Microcomputer
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Other Econet network stations.
1.4 Enhancements
The following components may be connected to the E01S to provide additional functions:
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Any combination of FileStore E40S or E60S units, to a maximum of four in all
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Printers
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Econet bridges.