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Chapter 1: Overview of the DPS16
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Connecting multiple SCSI devices
Use a daisy chain connection to connect multiple SCSI devices as shown below:
terminator
SCSI cable
DPS16
external SCSI device
external SCSI device
external SCSI device
to SCSI connector
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<Connecting multiple SCSI devices>
Install a terminator on the last SCSI device in the daisy chain. (If the SCSI device has a built-in active terminator,
turn it on.) Set the SCSI IDs of all external SCSI device numbers other than 6 or 7.
CAUTION :
Turn off the power to all devices before performing SCSI connections.
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NOTE :
• Use a short, high-quality SCSI cable, if possible. Using a cable that is too long or of low quality may cause
an error.
• You need to format the disk before you can use an external hard disk or MO drive connected to the DPS16.
(Refer to pages 22 for more information on how to format the disk.)
• To record and play back data to the connected hard disk or MO drive, you need to specify the drive as the
current drive (currently selected drive). (Refer to page 127 for more information on how to specify the
current drive.)