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 1.2.1 Physical Specifications

  

Attention:  If you are installing more than one 7131 Storage Tower, you must leave a minimum space of 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) 

 

between them, and 15 centimeters (6 inches) in the back, to meet cooling requirements.

  

 Subtopics

 1.2.1.1 Dimensions

 1.2.1.2 Weight

 1.2.1.3 Power

 1.2.1.4 Temperature Requirements

 1.2.1.5 Noise Level

7131-105 User's Guide

Physical Specifications

¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996

1.2.1 - 1

Summary of Contents for 7131-105

Page 1: ...COVER Book Cover 7131 Model 105 SCSI Multi Storage Tower User s Guide Document Number GC26 7095 01 Part Number 21H8721 7131 105 User s Guide Book Cover Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 COVER 1 ...

Page 2: ...ices Take Note Before using this information and the product it supports be sure to read the general information under Notices in topic FRONT_1 7131 105 User s Guide Notices Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 NOTICES 1 ...

Page 3: ...ester MN 55901 9986 USA or you can fax your comments to United States and Canada 800 937 3430 Other countries 1 507 253 5192 If you have access to Internet you can send your comments electronically to IDCLERK RCHVMW2 VNET IBM COM IBMMAIL to IBMMAIL USIB56RZ When you send information to IBM you grant IBM a non exclusive right to use or distribute the information in any way it believes appropriate w...

Page 4: ...ial SCSI Option 3 5 Setting the Voltage Selection Switch 3 6 Connecting the Line Cord 3 7 Powering On the 7131 Storage Tower 3 8 Verifying 7131 Storage Tower Installation 3 9 Relocating the 7131 Storage Tower 3 9 1 Disconnecting the SCSI Signal Cable and SCSI Terminator 4 0 Chapter 4 Using the 7131 SCSI Multi Storage Tower 4 1 Powering the 7131 Storage Tower On and Off 4 2 Operating a Tape Drive 4...

Page 5: ...4 3 1 5 1 Antistatic Bag 5 1 5 2 Device Addresses 5 2 1 5 3 Address Settings for the Hard Disk Drives 5 2 1 1 5 4 Address Settings for 8mm Tape Drive 5 2 1 2 5 5 8 Bit 4mm Manual Plug Tape Drive Type 1 Address Setting 5 2 1 3 5 6 8 Bit 4mm Manual Plug Tape Drive Type 2 Address Setting 5 2 1 3 5 7 Address Settings for the CD ROM Drive 5 2 1 4 5 8 One 7131 Storage Tower Connected to One System Singl...

Page 6: ... in writing to the IBM Director of Licensing IBM Corporation 500 Columbus Avenue Thornwood NY 10594 U S A This publication could contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors This publication may refer to products that are announced but not currently available in your country This publication may also refer to products that have not been announced in your country IBM makes no commitment t...

Page 7: ...arentheses for example RSFTD201 at the end of each note to refer to the translated notice Subtopics FRONT_1 1 1 Danger Notices FRONT_1 1 2 Caution Notices FRONT_1 1 3 Attention Notices FRONT_1 1 4 Product Recycling FRONT_1 1 5 Product Disposal FRONT_1 1 6 Environmental Design 7131 105 User s Guide Safety and Environmental Notices Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 FRONT_1 1 1 ...

Page 8: ...rdous voltage on metal parts of the system or the products that attach to the system It is the customer s responsibility to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical shock RSFTD201 DANGER To prevent a possible electrical shock when adding or removing any devices to or from the system ensure that the power cords for those devices are unplugged before the signal...

Page 9: ...tion Notices A caution notice calls attention to a situation that is potentially hazardous to people because of some existing condition 7131 105 User s Guide Caution Notices Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 FRONT_1 1 2 1 ...

Page 10: ...RONT_1 1 3 Attention Notices An attention notice indicates the possibility of damage to a program device system or data 7131 105 User s Guide Attention Notices Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 FRONT_1 1 3 1 ...

Page 11: ... where facilities are available and according to local regulations In some areas IBM will provide a product take back program that ensures proper handling of the product Contact your IBM representative for more information 7131 105 User s Guide Product Recycling Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 FRONT_1 1 4 1 ...

Page 12: ... must be removed and discarded or recycled according to local regulations and where facilities exist Specific information per battery type will be referenced throughout the manual where applicable 7131 105 User s Guide Product Disposal Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 FRONT_1 1 5 1 ...

Page 13: ...ies IBM s commitment to improve the quality of its products and processes Some of these activities include elimination of the use of CFCs development of reusable or recyclable packaging and reductions in manufacturing wastes 7131 105 User s Guide Environmental Design Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 FRONT_1 1 6 1 ...

Page 14: ...rference Causing Equipment Regulations Avis de conformité à la réglementation d Industrie Canada Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada European Community Compliance Statement This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EC Council Directive 89 336 EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member ...

Page 15: ...ion in the United States or other countries or both AIX IBM RISC System 6000 Other company product and service names which may be denoted by a double asterisk may be trademarks or service marks of others 7131 105 User s Guide Trademarks Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 FRONT_1 3 1 ...

Page 16: ...vides information for installation setup operation and upgrade of the 7131 SCSI Multi Storage Tower Subtopics PREFACE 1 Terminology PREFACE 2 Related Publications 7131 105 User s Guide About This Guide Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 PREFACE 1 ...

Page 17: ...The disk drive provides direct access data storage for your processor see system hot swap bay refers to a compartment in the lower half of the 7131 Storage Tower that houses a hot swap hard disk drive media bay Either of 2 upper compartments in the 7131 Storage Tower that houses devices that store data on various media hard disk drives tape drives and CD ROM drives system The processor for which t...

Page 18: ...wer External Devices Safety Information SA26 7003 which provides translation of the general safety notes in this publication into various languages You will also need the management and hardware publications for your system during installation or upgrade of the 7131 SCSI Multi Storage Tower 7131 105 User s Guide Related Publications Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 PREFACE 2 1 ...

Page 19: ...ta storage devices can be installed You can order a 7131 Storage Tower with up to 5 hot swap hard disk drives for the 5 hot swap bays You can equip the 2 media bays with manual plug tape drives CD ROM drives or hard disk drives Figure 1 1 shows the front view of the 7131 Storage Tower with the door closed Figure 1 1 The 7131 SCSI Multi Storage Tower Subtopics 1 1 Major Features 1 2 Operating Envir...

Page 20: ...Tower Using two 7131 Storage Towers you can mirror data to provide low cost backup to protect critical data The 7131 Storage Tower offers the following advantages over other data storage devices Choice of media Easy upgrade and expandability Subtopics 1 1 1 Choice of Media 1 1 2 Easy Upgrade 1 1 3 Hot Swap Bay Options 1 1 4 Media Bay Options 7131 105 User s Guide Major Features Copyright IBM Corp ...

Page 21: ... disk drive from the available choices Figure 1 2 shows the 7131 Storage Tower with the front cover open giving a view of the bays and the control panel The control panel consists of the power switch and a light emitting diode LED Figure 1 2 7131 Storage Tower Interior View 7131 105 User s Guide Choice of Media Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 1 1 1 1 ...

Page 22: ...options listed in Table 1 2 and Table 1 1 As a further upgrade a single ended to differential SE DIFF card allows you to attach a longer system SCSI cable an additional host system or an additional 7131 Storage Tower The SE DIFF card must be installed by your IBM service representative Instructions for upgrading your 7131 Storage Tower are in Chapter 5 Upgrading the 7131 SCSI Multi Storage Tower 7...

Page 23: ...ot swap hard disk drives are inserted into the 7131 Storage Tower backplane Table 1 1 Hot Swap Hard Disk Drive Options Feature Disk Drive Capacity 3084 16 bit disk drive 4 5 GB 3083 16 bit disk drive 2 2 GB 3082 16 bit disk drive 1 1 GB 7131 105 User s Guide Hot Swap Bay Options Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 1 1 3 1 ...

Page 24: ...t 4mm manual plug tape drive assemblies can be used in the 7131 Storage Tower They can be identified by the SCSI signal cable connector on the rear of the drive assembly When viewing the rear of drive assembly type 1 the SCSI signal cable connector is located on the top of the rear face When viewing the rear of drive assembly type 2 the SCSI signal cable connector is located on the bottom of the r...

Page 25: ...1 1 4 1 Drive Assembly Rear View Drive Type 1 Figure 1 3 Drive Type 1 SCSI Signal Connector at Top 7131 105 User s Guide Drive Assembly Rear View Drive Type 1 Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 1 1 4 1 1 ...

Page 26: ...1 1 4 2 Drive Assembly Rear View Drive Type 2 Figure 1 4 Drive Type 2 SCSI Signal Connector at Bottom 7131 105 User s Guide Drive Assembly Rear View Drive Type 2 Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 1 1 4 2 1 ...

Page 27: ...ecifications for the 7131 Storage Tower and the requirements for the operating environment Subtopics 1 2 1 Physical Specifications 1 2 2 Software Requirements 1 2 3 Line Cord Requirements 7131 105 User s Guide Operating Environment Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 1 2 1 ...

Page 28: ...inimum space of 2 5 centimeters 1 inch between them and 15 centimeters 6 inches in the back to meet cooling requirements Subtopics 1 2 1 1 Dimensions 1 2 1 2 Weight 1 2 1 3 Power 1 2 1 4 Temperature Requirements 1 2 1 5 Noise Level 7131 105 User s Guide Physical Specifications Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 1 2 1 1 ...

Page 29: ...1 2 1 1 Dimensions Height 407 mm 16 0 inches Depth 483 mm 19 0 inches Width 197 mm 7 75 inches 7131 105 User s Guide Dimensions Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 1 2 1 1 1 ...

Page 30: ...1 2 1 2 Weight Minimum configuration 2 devices 20 kg 44 lbs 7131 105 User s Guide Weight Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 1 2 1 2 1 ...

Page 31: ...6 0 96 Range 90 to 137 V AC 180 to 265 V AC Frequency 47 to 63 Hz 47 to 63 Hz Watts 378 480 Power factor 0 5 minimum 0 5 minimum Maximum altitude 2135 m 7000 ft 2135 m 7000 ft 7131 105 User s Guide Power Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 1 2 1 3 1 ...

Page 32: ...Operating 16 to 32 C 60 8 to 89 6 F Relative Humidity Requirements Operating 20 to 80 Wet Bulb Temperature Requirements Operating 23 C 73 4 F maximum 7131 105 User s Guide Temperature Requirements Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 1 2 1 4 1 ...

Page 33: ...1 2 1 5 Noise Level LwAu idling 5 drives 5 6 Bels LwAu operating 5 drives 6 0 Bels 7131 105 User s Guide Noise Level Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 1 2 1 5 1 ...

Page 34: ...ware Requirements The 7131 Storage Tower is supported on AIX 3 2 5 with additional PTFs or on AIX Version 4 1 3 and later releases 7131 105 User s Guide Software Requirements Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 1 2 2 1 ...

Page 35: ...3 Line Cord Requirements See Appendix A Line Cord Requirements in topic A 0 for the line cord requirements for your country 7131 105 User s Guide Line Cord Requirements Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 1 2 3 1 ...

Page 36: ...nd information Checking the electrical outlets Checking the inventory Checking the external machine Checking the internal machine Subtopics 2 1 Gathering Tools and Information 2 2 Checking the Electrical Outlets 2 3 Checking the Inventory 2 4 Checking the External Machine 2 5 Checking the Internal Machine 7131 105 User s Guide Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 2 0 1...

Page 37: ...s head Publications and Information External Devices Safety Information SA26 7003 Your system management or system hardware publications You need the following information from these publications for installing an external SCSI device Location where you will connect the SCSI cable on the system Controlled shutdown and start up procedures for your system 7131 105 User s Guide Gathering Tools and In...

Page 38: ...ucts that attach to the system It is the customer s responsibility to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical shock RSFTD201 Verify that wiring and grounding of the electrical outlets you use have been checked by a licensed electrician 7131 105 User s Guide Checking the Electrical Outlets Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 2 2 1 ...

Page 39: ...received If you observe shipping damage do not install the 7131 Storage Tower without IBM approval Report all observed damage or missing items immediately to your IBM service representative 7131 105 User s Guide Checking the Inventory Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 2 3 1 ...

Page 40: ...RSFTC204 See the weight safety label Figure 2 1 on the back of your 7131 Storage Tower Figure 2 1 View of Weight Safety Label 2 Check the 7131 Storage Tower for loose or broken feet 3 Ensure that all latches and hinges are in good operating condition 4 Report any loose broken or missing parts immediately to your IBM representative 7131 105 User s Guide Checking the External Machine Copyright IBM C...

Page 41: ...t View of an Open 7131 Storage Tower 2 Verify that the 7131 Storage Tower has all the features you specified 3 Check for any obvious mechanical problems such as loose parts 4 Notify your IBM representative immediately of any problems 7131 105 User s Guide Checking the Internal Machine Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 2 5 1 ...

Page 42: ...tices when installing or relocating a 7131 Storage Tower For a translation of a safety notice see the safety notice with a matching reference number for example RSFTD201 in External Devices Safety Information SA26 7003 Subtopics 3 1 Placing the 7131 Storage Tower 3 2 Setting the Address Jumper for a Second 7131 Storage Tower 3 3 Shutting Down the System 3 4 Connecting the SCSI Signal Cable 3 5 Set...

Page 43: ...his part or unit RSFTC204 3 Allow adequate clearance a Ensure that the 7131 Storage Tower has correct airflow for cooling Each 7131 Storage Tower should be separated from the system and other equipment including additional 7131 Storage Towers by a minimum of 2 5 centimeters 1 inch b Allow 2 5 centimeters 1 inch of clearance on the hinge side for opening the cover c Because the top cover is lifted ...

Page 44: ...s with different electrical grounds use one hand when possible to connect or disconnect signal cables RSFTD004 3 Verify that the 7131 Storage Tower line cord is unplugged and the SCSI cable is not connected 4 Remove the 4 screws that fasten the top cover to the 7131 Storage Tower see Figure 3 2 5 Lift and remove the top cover from the 7131 Storage Tower 7131 105 User s Guide Setting the Address Ju...

Page 45: ...the SE DIFF card see Figure 3 3 This translates the addresses in the second 7131 Storage Tower attached to the system from 0 through 6 to 7 through 13 7131 105 User s Guide Setting the Address Jumper for a Second 7131 Storage Tower Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 3 2 2 ...

Page 46: ... Storage Tower see Figure 3 2 8 Install and tighten the 4 screws to fasten the top cover to the 7131 Storage Tower 9 Close the front cover see Figure 3 1 7131 105 User s Guide Setting the Address Jumper for a Second 7131 Storage Tower Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 3 2 3 ...

Page 47: ...wered on and functioning This could cause damage to the 7131 Storage Tower your system or both 2 Perform a controlled shutdown of the system according to instructions from your system publications 3 Perform a system power off 7131 105 User s Guide Shutting Down the System Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 3 3 1 ...

Page 48: ...torage Tower with differential SCSI option These configurations can consist of one 7131 Storage Tower connected to one system one 7131 Storage Tower connected to two systems or two 7131 Storage Towers connected to one or two systems a SE DIFF card is required Subtopics 3 4 1 Connecting a 7131 Storage Tower with a Single Ended SCSI Cable 3 4 2 Connecting a 7131 Storage Tower with a Differential SCS...

Page 49: ...hock during an electrical storm do not connect or disconnect cables or station protectors for communications lines display stations printers or telephones RSFTD003 DANGER To prevent a possible electrical shock from touching two surfaces with different electrical grounds use one hand when possible to connect or disconnect signal cables RSFTD004 2 Connect the SCSI cable to the back of the 7131 Stora...

Page 50: ...n the SCSI cable connector 4 Connect the SCSI cable to the system refer to your system publications 5 Secure the cable by tightening the screws on the SCSI cable connector 7131 105 User s Guide Connecting a 7131 Storage Tower with a Single Ended SCSI Cable Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 3 4 1 2 ...

Page 51: ...s connected to one or two systems Subtopics 3 4 2 1 Connecting One 7131 Storage Tower to One System 3 4 2 2 Connecting One 7131 Storage Tower to Two Systems 3 4 2 3 Connecting Two 7131 Storage Towers to One System 3 4 2 4 Connecting Two 7131 Storage Towers to Two Systems 7131 105 User s Guide Connecting a 7131 Storage Tower with a Differential SCSI Option Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 3 4 2 1 ...

Page 52: ...g an electrical storm do not connect or disconnect cables or station protectors for communications lines display stations printers or telephones RSFTD003 2 DANGER To prevent a possible electrical shock from touching two surfaces with different electrical grounds use one hand when possible to connect or disconnect signal cables RSFTD004 3 Connect the SCSI cable to the back of the 7131 Storage Tower...

Page 53: ...e back of the 7131 Storage Tower see Figure 3 7 6 Secure the terminator by tightening the screws on the connector 7 Connect the SCSI cable to the system refer to your system publications 8 Secure the cable by tightening the screws on the cable connector 7131 105 User s Guide Connecting One 7131 Storage Tower to One System Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 3 4 2 1 2 ...

Page 54: ... electrical storm do not connect or disconnect cables or station protectors for communications lines display stations printers or telephones RSFTD003 2 DANGER To prevent a possible electrical shock from touching two surfaces with different electrical grounds use one hand when possible to connect or disconnect signal cables RSFTD004 3 Connect two SCSI cables to the back of the 7131 Storage Tower se...

Page 55: ...terminator to the remaining end of each SCSI Y cable 8 Secure the terminators by tightening the screws on each terminator 9 Connect the SCSI Y cables to the system refer to your system publications 10 Secure the cables by tightening the screws on each SCSI Y cable connector 7131 105 User s Guide Connecting One 7131 Storage Tower to Two Systems Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 3 4 2 2 2 ...

Page 56: ...s printers or telephones RSFTD003 2 DANGER To prevent a possible electrical shock from touching two surfaces with different electrical grounds use one hand when possible to connect or disconnect signal cables RSFTD004 3 Set the SE DIFF address jumper on the second 7131 Storage Tower see Setting the Address Jumper for a Second 7131 Storage Tower in topic 3 2 4 Connect the tower to tower SCSI cable ...

Page 57: ...CSI cable from the first 7131 Storage Tower to the second 7131 Storage Tower 8 Secure all connections by tightening the screws on the connectors 9 Connect the SCSI cable from the first 7131 Storage Tower to the system refer to your system publications 10 Secure the cable by tightening the screws on the cable connector 7131 105 User s Guide Connecting Two 7131 Storage Towers to One System Copyright...

Page 58: ...able to the lower SCSI connector of the first 7131 Storage Tower 5 Connect a system SCSI cable to the upper SCSI connector of the first 7131 Storage Tower 6 Connect a system SCSI cable to the lower SCSI connector of the second 7131 Storage Tower 7 Connect the tower to tower SCSI cable from the first 7131 Storage Tower to the second 7131 Storage Tower see Figure 3 12 8 Secure the cables by tighteni...

Page 59: ... cord until the voltage selection switch is properly set or the power supply could be damaged 2 Move the switch to the 115V setting if appropriate for your application 3 Move the switch to the 230V setting if appropriate for your application Figure 3 13 Voltage Selection Switch 7131 105 User s Guide Setting the Voltage Selection Switch Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 3 5 1 ...

Page 60: ...electrical shock RSFTD201 2 Connect the line cord to the back of the 7131 Storage Tower Figure 3 14 The 7131 Storage Tower is designed to be connected to multiple power systems including an impedance terminated IT power system Figure 3 14 Line Cord Connection 3 Check the line cord Replace it if any of the following conditions apply Cracked or damaged insulation or pins Cracked or damaged plug Line...

Page 61: ...4 Plug the 7131 Storage Tower line cord into an electrical outlet 7131 105 User s Guide Connecting the Line Cord Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 3 6 2 ...

Page 62: ... the 7131 Storage Tower Figure 3 15 2 Press the power switch on the control panel to power on the 7131 Storage Tower 3 If the LED is on 7131 Storage Tower installation and setup are complete Figure 3 15 7131 Storage Tower Power On Switch 7131 105 User s Guide Powering On the 7131 Storage Tower Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 3 7 1 ...

Page 63: ...onsult your system publications 2 Run diagnostics on your system for SCSI devices to verify that the installation of the 7131 Storage Tower was successful consult your system books 3 Store your 7131 Storage Tower publications with your system publications as you will need both during future upgrades 7131 105 User s Guide Verifying 7131 Storage Tower Installation Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 3 8 1 ...

Page 64: ...this part or unit RSFTC204 2 Attention Damage as a result of improper handling during the relocation of a 7131 Storage Tower may result in loss of data or possibly a system fault 3 Logically remove all 7131 Storage Tower devices from your system configuration refer to your system publications on how to remove devices from your system configuration 4 Perform a controlled system shutdown 5 Power off...

Page 65: ...ne hand when possible to connect or disconnect signal cables RSFTD004 2 Attention When SCSI signal cables are connected to a system they must also be connected to a 7131 Storage Tower Do not leave the signal cable connected to the system if the 7131 Storage Tower has been removed 3 Loosen the screws from the SCSI cable connector on the back of the 7131 Storage Tower 4 Disconnect the SCSI cables 5 ...

Page 66: ... 7131 Storage Tower Powering on and off Operating a tape drive Operating a CD ROM drive Subtopics 4 1 Powering the 7131 Storage Tower On and Off 4 2 Operating a Tape Drive 4 3 Operating a CD ROM Drive 7131 105 User s Guide Chapter 4 Using the 7131 SCSI Multi Storage Tower Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 4 0 1 ...

Page 67: ...re 4 1 2 Press the power switch on the control panel The green LED will illuminate when the power is on Figure 4 1 7131 Storage Tower Power On Switch LED Powering Off the 7131 Storage Tower 1 Press the power switch The green LED will go off when the power is off see Figure 4 1 2 Close the front cover of the 7131 Storage Tower 7131 105 User s Guide Powering the 7131 Storage Tower On and Off Copyrig...

Page 68: ...of a tape drive that you can install in either media bay of the 7131 Storage Tower Subtopics 4 2 1 Loading a Tape Cartridge 4 2 2 Unloading a Tape Cartridge 4 2 3 Cleaning the Tape Drive Heads 7131 105 User s Guide Operating a Tape Drive Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 4 2 1 ...

Page 69: ... is on and ready to accept a tape cartridge Figure 4 2 Loading a Tape Cartridge into a Tape Drive 2 Push the cartridge into the drive 3 The green status light comes on and the drive performs self tests for approximately 25 seconds 7131 105 User s Guide Loading a Tape Cartridge Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 4 2 1 1 ...

Page 70: ...oad button The green status light goes out the drive rewinds the tape and the door opens This action takes between 18 seconds and 3 minutes depending on the position of the tape when rewind begins 2 Remove the cartridge 7131 105 User s Guide Unloading a Tape Cartridge Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 4 2 2 1 ...

Page 71: ... drive environment is dusty or humid 1 Perform the steps in Loading a Tape Cartridge in topic 4 2 1 inserting a non abrasive cleaning cartridge into the drive 2 If the tape drive does not unload the cleaning cartridge after 30 seconds push the unload button and remove the cleaning cartridge 7131 105 User s Guide Cleaning the Tape Drive Heads Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 4 2 3 1 ...

Page 72: ...1 shows an example of a CD ROM drive that you can install in either media bay of the 7131 Storage Tower Subtopics 4 3 1 Loading a Compact Disc 4 3 2 Unloading a Compact Disc 7131 105 User s Guide Operating a CD ROM Drive Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 4 3 1 ...

Page 73: ...ive 2 Place the compact disc onto the disk tray 3 Press the load button to close the disk tray on the drive Figure 4 3 Loading a Compact Disc into a CD ROM Drive 4 The green status light comes on and the drive performs self tests for approximately 25 seconds 7131 105 User s Guide Loading a Compact Disc Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 4 3 1 1 ...

Page 74: ...to unload the compact disc 1 Press and hold the unload button for approximately 2 seconds The drive pushes the disk partially out of the opening 2 Pull the disk out of the drive 7131 105 User s Guide Unloading a Compact Disc Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 4 3 2 1 ...

Page 75: ... 0GB 2616 Manual Plug CD ROM drive 600MB Note 1 If the 4 5GB hard disk drive is installed with any other media bay feature it is recommend that you install the 4 5GB hard disk drive in the lower address 5 media bay for better cooling For all hot swap hard disk drives listed in Table 5 2 follow the instructions in Removing and Installing Hot Swap Hard Disk Drives in topic 5 4 for removing and insta...

Page 76: ...re ready to install it Figure 5 1 Antistatic Bag 3 Do not place any ESD sensitive parts on the machine cover or on a metal table Large metal objects can become discharge paths if they are not grounded If you must set aside an ESD sensitive part first place it into an antistatic bag 4 Be very careful when you work with ESD sensitive parts in cold weather as low humidity and heating increase static ...

Page 77: ...u may be upgrading to a more complex configuration with two systems or two 7131 Storage Towers guidelines are also included for connecting the SCSI cables Subtopics 5 2 1 Setting Address Switches and Pins for the Manual Plug Devices 5 2 2 Connecting a 7131 Storage Tower with a Single Ended SCSI 5 2 3 Connecting a 7131 Storage Tower with a Differential SCSI Option 7131 105 User s Guide Setting Addr...

Page 78: ...he 7131 Storage Tower front cover Note If you are installing a second 7131 Storage Tower the SE DIFF card automatically translates the device addresses For example if you install a device in the lower media bay of a second 7131 Storage Tower set the address to 5 The SE DIFF card translates this to address 13 See Setting the Address Jumper for a Second 7131 Storage Tower in topic 3 2 for more infor...

Page 79: ... 5 2 1 2 Setting the Address for a Manual Plug 8mm Tape Drive 5 2 1 3 Setting the Address for a Manual Plug 4mm Tape Drive 5 2 1 4 Setting the Address for a Manual Plug CD ROM 7131 105 User s Guide Setting Address Switches and Pins for the Manual Plug Devices Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 5 2 1 2 ...

Page 80: ...Sensitive Parts in topic 5 1 Set the address for a 4 5GB 2 2GB or 1 1GB hard disk drive Figure 5 3 Note If the 4 5GB hard disk drive is installed with any other media bay feature we recommend that for better cooling you install the 4 5GB hard disk drive in the lower of the media bays address 5 7131 105 User s Guide Setting the Address for a Manual Plug Disk Drive Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 5 2 1...

Page 81: ...Figure 5 3 Address Settings for the Hard Disk Drives 7131 105 User s Guide Setting the Address for a Manual Plug Disk Drive Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 5 2 1 1 2 ...

Page 82: ...rming these instructions For ESD information see Handling Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive Parts in topic 5 1 Set the address for the 8 mm tape drive see Figure 5 4 Figure 5 4 Address Settings for 8mm Tape Drive 7131 105 User s Guide Setting the Address for a Manual Plug 8mm Tape Drive Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 5 2 1 2 1 ...

Page 83: ...ensitive Parts in topic 5 1 1 Determine which type of manual plug tape drive you are installing see Media Bay Options in topic 1 1 4 If you are installing a 8 bit 4mm manual plug tape drive type 1 continue with step 2 If you are installing a 8 bit 4mm manual plug tape drive type 2 go to step 5 7131 105 User s Guide Setting the Address for a Manual Plug 4mm Tape Drive Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 5...

Page 84: ...h bank See Figure 5 5 for the 8 bit 4mm manual plug tape drive address setting 4 Return to the procedure that sent you here 5 Remove the SCSI bus terminator jumpers pins 6 and 8 6 Use the address pin jumpers provided with the tape drive to connect the upper and lower pins that correspond to the SCSI ID you want to use see Figure 5 6 below 7131 105 User s Guide Setting the Address for a Manual Plug...

Page 85: ... Bit 4mm Manual Plug Tape Drive Type 2 Address Setting 7 Return to the procedure that sent you here 7131 105 User s Guide Setting the Address for a Manual Plug 4mm Tape Drive Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 5 2 1 3 3 ...

Page 86: ...ming these instructions For ESD information see Handling Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive Parts in topic 5 1 Set the address for the CD ROM assembly see Figure 5 7 Figure 5 7 Address Settings for the CD ROM Drive 7131 105 User s Guide Setting the Address for a Manual Plug CD ROM Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 5 2 1 4 1 ...

Page 87: ... not connect or disconnect cables or station protectors for communications lines display stations printers or telephones RSFTD003 2 DANGER To prevent a possible electrical shock from touching two surfaces with different electrical grounds use one hand when possible to connect or disconnect signal cables RSFTD004 3 You can install a total of 7 devices 4 Use device addresses 0 through 6 5 Connect th...

Page 88: ...he cable by tightening the screws on the 7131 Storage Tower connector 7 Connect the SCSI cable to the system refer to your system publications 7131 105 User s Guide Connecting a 7131 Storage Tower with a Single Ended SCSI Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 5 2 2 2 ...

Page 89: ...ts An SE DIFF card is required for all of these configurations Subtopics 5 2 3 1 Connecting One 7131 Storage Tower to One System 5 2 3 2 Connecting One 7131 Storage Tower to Two Systems 5 2 3 3 Connecting Two 7131 Storage Towers to One System 5 2 3 4 Connecting Two 7131 Storage Towers to Two Systems 7131 105 User s Guide Connecting a 7131 Storage Tower with a Differential SCSI Option Copyright IBM...

Page 90: ...onnect cables or station protectors for communications lines display stations printers or telephones RSFTD003 2 DANGER To prevent a possible electrical shock from touching two surfaces with different electrical grounds use one hand when possible to connect or disconnect signal cables RSFTD004 3 You can install a total of 7 devices 4 Use device addresses 0 through 6 see Figure 5 11 5 Connect the SC...

Page 91: ...Connect the SCSI terminator to the back of the 7131 Storage Tower see Figure 5 11 8 Secure the terminator by tightening the screws on the connector 9 Connect the SCSI cable to the system refer to your system publications 7131 105 User s Guide Connecting One 7131 Storage Tower to One System Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 5 2 3 1 2 ...

Page 92: ...hen possible to connect or disconnect signal cables RSFTD004 3 If you link one 7131 Storage Tower in a two system configuration you can install a total of 6 devices 4 Do not use device Address 6 see Figure 5 2 in topic 5 2 1 5 Set the second system adapter to address I D 6 6 Connect two SCSI cables to the 7131 Storage Tower 7 Connect the SCSI cables to one end of each SCSI Y cable 8 Secure the cab...

Page 93: ...ible electrical shock from touching two surfaces with different electrical grounds use one hand when possible to connect or disconnect signal cables RSFTD004 3 If you link two 7131 Storage Towers in a one system configuration you can install a total of 12 devices 6 devices in each 7131 Storage Tower 4 Use device addresses 0 to 5 on the first 7131 Storage Tower do not use device address 6 see Figur...

Page 94: ...tower SCSI cable to the first 7131 Storage Tower in the lower SCSI connector see Figure 5 15 9 Connect the system SCSI cable to the first 7131 Storage Tower in the upper SCSI connector see Figure 5 15 7131 105 User s Guide Connecting Two 7131 Storage Towers to One System Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 5 2 3 3 2 ...

Page 95: ... the tower to tower SCSI cable from the first 7131 Storage Tower to the second 7131 Storage Tower 12 Secure all connections by tightening the screws on the connectors 13 Connect the SCSI cable from the first 7131 Storage Tower to the system refer to your system publications 7131 105 User s Guide Connecting Two 7131 Storage Towers to One System Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 5 2 3 3 3 ...

Page 96: ...d in the second 7131 Storage Tower see Figure 5 14 in topic 5 2 3 3 6 Set the second system adapter to address I D 6 7 Connect the tower to tower SCSI cable to the first 7131 Storage Tower in the lower SCSI connector see Figure 5 16 8 Connect the system SCSI cable to the first 7131 Storage Tower in the upper SCSI connector see Figure 5 16 9 Connect a system SCSI cable to the second 7131 Storage To...

Page 97: ...alling devices in the media bays Subtopics 5 3 1 Opening the 7131 Storage Tower 5 3 2 Closing the 7131 Storage Tower 5 3 3 Removing a Device from the Media Bays 5 3 4 Installing Devices in the Media Bays 7131 105 User s Guide Removing and Installing Devices in the Media Bays Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 5 3 1 ...

Page 98: ...uld place hazardous voltage on metal parts of the system or the products that attach to the system It is the customer s responsibility to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical shock RSFTD201 4 Disconnect the line cord from the power source 5 Remove the 4 screws that fasten the top cover to the 7131 Storage Tower 6 Lift and remove the top cover from the 713...

Page 99: ...Figure 5 18 The 7131 Storage Tower Top Cover 7131 105 User s Guide Opening the 7131 Storage Tower Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 5 3 1 2 ...

Page 100: ...ed could place hazardous voltage on metal parts of the system or the products that attach to the system It is the customer s responsibility to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical shock RSFTD201 4 Connect the line cord to the power source 5 Press the power switch to power on the 7131 Storage Tower The green LED will illuminate see Figure 5 17 in topic 5 3...

Page 101: ...g the 7131 Storage Tower in topic 5 3 1 4 Disconnect the power connector from the drives see Figure 5 19 Figure 5 19 SCSI Cable Connections and Screw Locations for Manual Plug Devices 5 Disconnect the SCSI cable from the drives a Disconnect the SCSI cable from the hard disk drive see Figure 5 19 b Disconnect the SCSI cable and the interposer from the tape drive c Disconnect the SCSI cable and the ...

Page 102: ...t 9 Slide the tape or CD ROM drive out of the media bay 10 Place the device in an anti static bag if it is to be reused see instructions in Handling Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive Parts in topic 5 1 11 Close the top cover on the 7131 Storage Tower following instructions in Closing the 7131 Storage Tower in topic 5 3 2 12 Press the power switch The green LED will illuminate 13 Close the front co...

Page 103: ...lastic bag if present to prevent condensation forming 5 After 3 hours remove the device from the antistatic bag 6 Set the internal address of the device you are installing see Setting Addresses and Connecting SCSI Cables in topic 5 2 7 Open the front cover following instructions in Opening the 7131 Storage Tower in topic 5 3 1 Continue with step 8 for hard disk drives and step 9 for all tape and C...

Page 104: ...op cover on the 7131 Storage Tower following instructions in Closing the 7131 Storage Tower in topic 5 3 2 13 Press the power switch LED is on 14 Close the front cover on the 7131 Storage Tower following instructions in Closing the 7131 Storage Tower in topic 5 3 2 7131 105 User s Guide Installing Devices in the Media Bays Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 5 3 4 2 ...

Page 105: ...e hot swap bays Refer to your system publications to prepare the system for device removal or replacement Subtopics 5 4 1 Removing Hot Swap Hard Disk Drives from the Hot Swap Bays 5 4 2 Installing Hot Swap Hard Disk Drives in the Hot Swap Bays 7131 105 User s Guide Removing and Installing Hot Swap Hard Disk Drives Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 5 4 1 ...

Page 106: ... hard disk drive from the 7131 Storage Tower before it has been removed from system configuration may cause irrecoverable data corruption 4 Verify that the device has been removed from system configuration The yellow LED on the hot swap hard disk drive should be off 5 Press the power switch on the hot swap hard disk drive Observe the green LED flash see Figure 5 23 6 Move the latch down on the hot...

Page 107: ...f present to prevent condensation forming After 3 hours remove the hot swap hard disk drive from its antistatic bag 4 Open the front cover following instructions in Opening the 7131 Storage Tower in topic 5 3 1 5 Remove the hot swap hard disk drive from the antistatic bag 6 Move the latch down on the new hot swap hard disk drive then slide it into the hot swap bay Figure 5 24 PICTURE 48 Figure 5 2...

Page 108: ... safety approvals for the country in which the equipment will be installed and should be marked HAR Table A 1 lists the line cord part number the country where the line cord can be used and an index number to be matched with the receptacle illustrations shown in Figure A 1 Contact your IBM representative if your 7131 Storage Tower disk drive line cord does not match this information Table A 1 Line...

Page 109: ... 50 HZ Chile Ethiopia Italy Libya Somalia 9831 13F9940 2 7M 9 Foot Line Cord Australia 9 200 V to 240 V 50 HZ Argentina Australia China PRC New Zealand Papua New Guinea Paraguay Western Samoa 9834 6952291 2 7M 9 Foot Line Cord Uruguay 200 10 V to 220 V 50 HZ 9933 1838574 2 7M 9 Foot Line Cord United 11 States and Canada 220 V to 240 V 60 HZ Antilles Balarrus Barbados Bermuda Bolivia Brazil Canada ...

Page 110: ...Figure A 1 Receptacles 7131 105 User s Guide Appendix A Line Cord Requirements Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1996 A 0 3 ...

Page 111: ...nator 3 9 1 control panel 1 1 1 cooling requirements 1 1 4 D device addressing 5 2 devices CD ROM drives 1 1 4 hard disk drives 1 1 4 tape drives 1 1 4 disconnecting the SCSI signal cable 3 9 1 5 3 3 disconnecting the SCSI terminator 3 9 1 E electrical outlets checking 2 2 electrostatic discharge precautions 5 1 ESD see electrostatic discharge H hard disk drive 1 1 4 installing 5 3 4 removing 5 3 ...

Page 112: ... 3 S safety inspection electrical outlets 2 2 safety notices information about FRONT_1 1 SCSI signal cable 3 4 5 2 3 SCSI signal cable disconnecting 5 3 3 SCSI terminator 3 4 5 2 3 SE DIFF card 1 1 2 5 2 3 2 single ended to differential ended see SE DIFF card software requirements 1 2 2 switch power on 4 1 switching on the 7131 Storage Tower 3 7 system shut down 3 3 system publications 2 1 systems...

Page 113: ... IDCLERK IBM Corporation 3605 Hwy 52 N Rochester MN 55901 9986 Fax it United States and Canada 800 937 3430 Other countries 1 507 253 5192 Hand it to your IBM representative If you have access to Internet you can send your comments electronically to IDCLERK RCHVMW2 VNET IBM COM IBMMAIL to IBMMAIL USIB56RZ Note that IBM may use or distribute the responses to this form without obligation Name ______...

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