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MS-MCDISK-D Rev. B
2.2 REAR PANEL VIEW
SCSI ID switch (push wheel), termination/parity switch, SCSI
connectors and AC power plug are located on the rear panel
of MCDISK-D (all models). Part descriptions in this and the
next chapter relate to these rear panel items.
Fig. 2.2: Rear panel MCDISK-D
2.3 SCSI ID
Each device on the SCSI bus must have a unique SCSI ID
number. The numbers range from 0 .. 7 which allows for a
maximum of eight SCSI devices on the bus. Before setting the
SCSI ID for MCDISK-D, an ID must be chosen that is not yet
used by other SCSI devices. Most host computer systems
already use SCSI ID 0 for the internal SCSI hard disk drive. In
principle, SCSI ID 7 is used by the host computer itself. Check
the documentation of the host computer and the attached
peripheral SCSI devices to verify the available SCSI ID
numbers.
On the MCDISK-D, the desired SCSI ID number can be
adjusted by simply pressing the push /-buttons. SCSI
ID 7 cannot be selected (host computer's own ID).
WARNING: Ensure that each SCSI device has a
unique SCSI ID number. If not, serious corruption of
data and/or failure of the host computer may result!
2. SETTING UP
This chapter (and the next one) provides all the information
required to configure the MCDISK-D reader/writer. It de-
scribes the setting of the SCSI ID, the SCSI termination
characteristics and the connection of the SCSI bus cable and
the AC power unit.
If you have any doubts on configuration, contact your
MCDISK-D supplier or an authorised dealer of your host
computer.
WARNING: Before you commence, review and
observe the safety precautions described at the
beginning of this manual to avoid personal injury or
damage to equipment.
2.1 SET-UP OVERVIEW
Set-up of MCDISK-D is a step by step procedure:
1. Remove the MCDISK-D from its cover.
2. Set the unit’s SCSI ID.
3. Terminate the SCSI bus if required. Match the SCSI parity
configuration.
4. Connect the SCSI bus cable to the unit (see chapter 3)
5. Connect the external AC power unit (see chapter 3).
6. Before starting to work with MCDISK-D, make sure that
adequate ventilation to the unit is guaranteed.
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SCSI ID
Pushwheel
Config. Switches:
Parity Termination
AC power plug
SCSI-2 High Density Connectors
