NEC Built-in DAT User Manual

Note

z Read thoroughly this manual before using the product. z Keep this document along with the product in a safe place.

Built-in DAT

User’s Guide

Safety Precautions

This operation manual uses the symbols shown below to enable you to use the product safely and correctly and to prevent injury and property damage.

WARNING

CAUTION

 The following symbols are used to indicate danger or caution in handling the product.

This symbol indicates that using the product improperly in defiance of this symbol may result in death or serious injury.

This symbol indicates that using the product improperly in defiance of this symbol may result in injury or only damage to property.

Indicates that carelessness may invite danger.

Indicates a certain action is prohibited.

Indicates an action that the user must execute.

Indicates that you should not disassemble the unit.

Indicates that you should unplug the power code for safety.

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WARNI NG

" Never attempt to disassemble the unit such as opening the unit

cover. Doing so may cause an electric shock or fire.

" Do not pour water or put anything into the unit.

If anything gets into the unit, turn the power off immediately and disconnect the power plug from the outlet to avoid a short-circuit or an electric shock.

" If the unit is damaged, or smoke, odor, or abnormal sound is

emitted, immediately turn off the POWER switch and disconnect the power plug from the outlet to avoid a short-circuit or an electric shock.

" Disconnect the power plug from the outlet when a thunderstorm is

likely to avoid an electric shock.

CAUTION

" Do not install the unit in a place where it is exposed to direct

sunlight or the temperature rises abnormally.

" Do not block the ventilation hole.

" Do not install the unit in a dusty or humid place.

" To avoid an electric shock, do not disconnect/connect the plug

while your hands are wet.

" Insert the power plug into the outlet as far as it will go to avoid an

electric shock or a fire.

" When connecting cables or wiring, observe the instruction in this

manual.

" Before connecting/disconnecting of the host computer or peripheral

devices, turn off the power and disconnect the power plug from the outlet. If the power plug is kept connected, you may get an electrical shock.

" Do not install the unit in an unstable place.

It may cause the unit to fall down leading a human injury.

" Confirm that the connector is not damaged, the connector pin is not

bent or stained before connecting the cable. The damaged connector, or stained or bent connector pin may cause a shortcircuit resulting in a fire.

" Use only the specified cable for connecting with the processing unit,

and confirm the destination connector. Using any other cables than specified or connecting to incorrect connector may cause a short-circuit resulting in a fire.

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CAUTION

" Do not use a handy telephone or a communication device near the

unit. Doing so may cause an unexpected operation of the unit.

" .When disconnecting the power plug, do not pull the cable.

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Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................................ 1

Getting Started ........................................................................................................................................................ 5

Contents of the Package .......................................................................................................................................... 6

Unpacking .............................................................................................................................................. 6

Built-In DAT Hardware........................................................................................................................................... 7

Names and Functions of Built-In DAT and Setup Procedures (SCSI ID etc.).......................................... 7

Installing to the Basic Processing Unit.................................................................................................. 12

Using Built-In DAT.............................................................................................................................. 13

Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................... 14

Precautions........................................................................................................................................... 15

4mm Data Cartridge...................................................................................................................................... 16

Structure of the 4mm Data Cartridge..................................................................................................... 16

Specifications and Requirements for Storage and Shipment .................................................................. 16

Labeling ............................................................................................................................................... 17

Write-protection ................................................................................................................................... 17

Precautions on Handling ....................................................................................................................... 18

Standards for Prohibited Use................................................................................................................ 19

Cartridge Life....................................................................................................................................... 20

Preserving Critical Data........................................................................................................................ 20

Three-Generation Data Management .................................................................................................... 20

Appendix............................................................................................................................................................... 21

Major Specifications............................................................................................................................. 21

List of LED Indications......................................................................................................................... 22

Addendum............................................................................................................................................................. 24

For WindowsNT

3.5/3.51 Users ....................................................................................................... 24

TRADEMARKS

WindowsNT™ is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation of the U.S. in the U.S.A. and other countries.

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GETTING STARTED

This document is the user’s guide for Built-In DAT. For operations of the basic processing unit, please refer to its attached manual.

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CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGE

Unpacking

Open the package and make sure everything including accessories is in it.

Built-In DAT

User’s GuideCleaning Cartridge

4 M3 Mounting Screws

DAT Handling Information

Data Cartridge

Make sure to attach this manual to the Built-in DAT when you transfer it to someone else.

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BUILT-IN DAT HARDWARE

Names and Functions of Built-In DAT and Setup Procedures (SCSI ID etc.)

■Front Side

2 3 4 5

1 4mm Data Cartridge Slot

Insert the 4mm data cartridge into the slot. For procedures for inserting and ejecting the cartridge, see the sections, “Inserting 4mm Data Cartridge” and “Ejecting 4mm Data Cartridge”, respectively.

2 BUSY Indicator

Lights up when the data is being transmitted through the SCSI interface.

It blinks when read or write of the data in the inserted 4mm data cartridge is successfully in progress.

Make sure not to power on/off the device while this lamp is lit. It may cause a read error or critical damage to the 4mm data cartridge; or cause to write inappropriate data.

3 TAPE Indicator

Lights up while the 4mm data cartridge is seated in the slot. It blinks under the following conditions.

When inserting or ejecting the cartridge. Blinks at the same intervals.

When the cartridge is worn off. Repeats long turning-on and short turning-off.

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4 STATUS Indicator

5 EJECT Button

■Bottom Side

Do not change the initial setup of the dip switches as illustrated below.

■Rear Side

An anti-dust seal is applied to the back side of built-in DAT. Remove this seal when you need to change the jumper settings, then replace it after the jumper settings have been changed.

Lights up when the 4mm data cartridge inserted is write-protected. It blinks under the following conditions.

When cleaning is required. Repeats long turning-on and short turning-off.

When tape cleaning completes. Blinks at the same intervals.

When the drive is out of order. Repeats short turning-on twice and long

turning-off.

Press this button to eject the cartridge out of the device.

Anti-dust seal

Built-In DAT

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Jumper Positions upon Shipment

SCSI ID 2 SCSI ID 1 SCSI ID 0 No Data Compression (DC)

Terminator Power Supply (TMP) Terminator (TMON)

RSV

SCSI Parity (PAR)

1 Signal Connector

SCSI signal connector for control over Built-In DAT.

2 DC Connector (+5V/+12V)

Connector for power supply to Built-In DAT. Plug in the power cable located in the basic processing unit.

3 Optional Jumper Switch

Optional jumper switch for setting up the SCSI ID number, data compression, SCSI parity, terminator, and terminator power supply. The jumper positions of the switches are illustrated above.

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