Section 1. Getting Started
PlexWriter 8/2/20 Operation Manual
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TEST
: For factory use only. Do not change this setting.
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BLOCK
: Block size. You may need to change this setting if you are
working in a UNIX environment and want to boot from your PlexWriter; see
page 15.
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SCSI interface connector
: Connects to SCSI interface board using
50-pin-to-50-pin flat ribbon SCSI cable.
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Power connector
: Connects to your computer’s power supply to provide
DC +5V and +12V to the PlexWriter.
Rear Panel—External Drive
Figure 3: Rear Panel of the PlexWriter 8/2/20 External Drive
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SCSI ID
: Use this dial to designate SCSI ID numbers. Rotate the dial to change
the number. If you are using more than one SCSI peripheral, you may need to
change your SCSI ID number; see page 18.
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DIP switches
: Use to select parity, SCSI termination or block size. Leave these
switches at their factory settings unless one or more of the following situations
pertains to you:
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PRTY
: Parity. In some cases, you may need to turn parity off; see page 15.
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TERM:
SCSI termination. In some situations, you may need to set this
jumper to turn the PlexWriter's SCSI termination off; see page 17 for details.
!
TEST
: For factory use only. Do not change this setting.
