NEC N8551-26F, N8151-43F User Manual

N8551-26F/N8151-43F

Built-In DAT Users Guide

Note

• Please read this guide before using the drive.

• After reading it, keep this guide for future reference.

Trademarks

Microsoft, the logo of Microsoft and Windows NT are registered trademarks of the Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and other countries.

Digital Data Storage is a trademark of the Sony Corporation.

The company and product names contained in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks
of the respective companies.

®

Windows NT 4.0 is an abbreviation of Microsoft

®

version 4.0 and Microsoft

Windows NT® Workstation network operating system version 4.0.

Windows NT® Server network operating system

Windows 2000 is an abbreviation for Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional, Microsoft

®

Windows® 2000 Server, and Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Advanced Server.

All names used in the sample applications are fictitious. They have no relation with any product,
party or individual names.

Remarks

(1) Reproduction of this document or portions thereof without prior approval is prohibited.
(2) The information contained in this document is subject to change at any time, without prior

notice.
(3) Reprinting or changing of this document without prior approval of NEC is prohibited.
(4) All efforts have been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are correct; however,

should any doubts arise, or errors or missed entries be detected, NEC would greatly appreciate

it if our dealers are informed about it.
(5) Please note that in no event shall NEC be liable for any damages whatever arising out of the

use of this device, regardless of item (4) above.

© NEC Corporation 2000

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Keep this User’s Guide at hand for quick reference at anytime necessary.

Safety Consideration - Must Read -

Follow the instructions given in this User’s Guide for proper operations and safe use of the
device.

SAFETY INDICATIONS

This User’s Guide describes the device components with possible danger, hazards that
may be caused by ignoring warnings, and preventive actions against such hazards.
Components with possible danger are indicated with a warning label placed on or around
them. In the User’s Guide or warning labels, "WARNING" or "CAUTION" is used to
indicate a degree of danger. These terms are defined as follows:

Failure to heed this sign could result in serious

Warning

Caution

injury or death.

Failure to heed this sign could result in personal
in-jury or damage to properties.

Precautions and notices against hazards are presented with one of the follow-ing three
symbols. The individual symbols are defined as follows:

Attention

Prohibited
Action

Mandatory
Action

This symbol indicates the presence of a
hazard if the instruction is ignored. An
image in the symbol illustrates the
hazard type.

This symbol indicates prohibited
actions. An image in the symbol
illustrates a particular prohibited action.

This symbol indicates mandatory
actions. An image in the symbol
illustrates a mandatory action to avoid a
particular hazard.

(sample)

(Electric shock)
(sample)

(Do not
touch the part)

(sample)

(Disconnect the
power cord)

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(Sample)

A symbol for
arousing attention

A content of
possible danger

A term indicating a
hazard level

Warning

Do not install the device while the power is turned on.

Unplug the AC power cord from the main power source when
installing/ uninstalling the device to/from basic processing unit
or connect it with the enclosure. Failure to follow this warning
may cause an electric shock.

SYMBOLS USED IN THIS USER’S GUIDE AND WARNING LABELS

Attention

Indicates that improper use
may cause an electric shock.

Indicates that improper use
may cause fingers to be caught.

Indicates that improper use
may cause fumes or fire.

Indicates a general notice or
warning that cannot be
specifically identified.

Prohibited Action

Indicates a general prohibited
action or warning that cannot
be specifically identified.

Do not touch unspecified parts
or units. Otherwise, burns or an
electric shock may be caused.

Mandatory Action

Unplug the power cord.
Otherwise, an electric shock or
fire may be caused.

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Do not disassemble, repair, or
modify the device. Otherwise,
an electric shock or fire may be
caused.

Indicates a general mandatory
action or warning that cannot
be specifically identified.

SAFETY NO TES

This section provides several precautions to enable you to use the product safely and
correctly and to prevent injury and property damage. Read this section carefully to ensure
proper and safe use of the product. For symbols, see "SAFETY INDICATIONS" provided
earlier.

General Attention

Warning

Do not use the Built-in DAT if any smoke, odor, or noise is
present.

If smoke, odor, or noise is present, immediately turn off the
POWER switch and disconnect the power plug from the outlet,
then contact your sales agent. Using the Built-in DAT in such
conditions may cause a fire.

Keep needles or metal objects away from the Built-in DAT.

Do not insert needles or metal objects into ventilation holes in
the Built-in DAT. Failure to follow this warning may cause an
electric shock.

Caution

Keep water or foreign matter away from the Built-in DAT.

Do not let any kind of liquid (water etc.) or foreign matter
(e.g.,pins or paper clips) enter the Built-in DAT. Failure to follow
this warning may cause an electric shock, a fire, or a failure of
the Built-in DAT. When such things accidentally enter the Built-in
DAT, immediately turn off the power and disconnect the power
plug from the outlet. Do not disassemb le the Built-in DAT.
Contact your sales agent.

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Attention to Power or Power Cord

Warning

Do not hold the DC cable with a wet hand.

Do not disconnect/connect the cable while your hands are wet.
Failure to follow this warning may cause an electric shock.

Caution

Do not install the device while the power is turned on.

Unplug the AC power cord from the main power source when
installing/ uninstalling the device to/from basic processing unit or
connect it with the enclosure. Failure to follow this warning may
cause an electric shock.

Insert the DC cable into the outlet as far as it goes.

Heat generation resulting from a halfway inserted DC cable
(imperfect contact) may cause a fire. Heat will also be generated
if condensation is formed on dusty blades of the halfway inserted
cable, increasing the possibility of a fire.

Do not connect the Built-in DAT by unspecified cabling.

Connecting or cabling with DC cable should be done in
accordance with the procedure specified in the User's Guide.
Unspecified connecting or cabling may cause an electric shock
or a fire.

Do not use any damaged power cord.

If the power cord is damaged, immediately replace it with a new
part of same type. Do not repair the damaged section for reuse.
Otherwise, the section repaired with vinyl tape or the like will be
overheated to cause an electric shock or a fire.

Use the authorized cable only.

Use only the specified cable when connecting the Built-in DAT
with a basic processing unit. Use of an unspecified cable or
connection by unspecified cabling may cause a fire.

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Attention to Installing, Moving, Storing, Connection

Caution

Do not close the ventilation hole.

Do not close the ventilation hole in the front side of the Built-in
DAT. Otherwise, Its internal temperature will rise to cause
malfunctions or a fire.

Do not connect/disconnect the interface cables before
unplugging the power plug.

Before connecting/disconnecting the interface cables, disconnect
the power plug of the main power unit from the outlet. If the
power is off but the power plug is still connected, you may get an
electric shock.

Do not use the unspecified interface cables.

Use only the cable authorized by NEC and locate the device and
connector before connection. Use of an unauthorized cable or
displaced connection may cause a short circuit, resulting in a
fire.

When handling or connecting the interface cables, keep the
notes as follows:

• Do not tread on cables.

• Do not load on the cable.

• Insert the cable connector as far as it goes.

• Do not use damaged cables.

• Do not use damaged connectors.

• Make sure that screwing or the like be done firmly.

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Attention to Handling or Maintenance

Warning

Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the Built-in DAT.

Never attempt to disassemble, repair, or alter the Built-in DAT on
any occasion other than described in this User's Guide. Failure
to follow this instruction may cause an electric shock or a fire as
well as malfunctions of the Built-in DAT.

Do not handle while the power plug is connected.

Before handling or cleaning the Built-in DAT, disconnect the
power plug of the main power unit from the outlet. If the power is
off but the power plug is still connected, you may get an electric
shock.

Caution

Insert the cables into the connectors as far as it goes.

Heat generation resulting from a halfway inserted cables or
Interface cables (imperfect contact) may cause a fire. Heat will
also be generated if condensation is formed on dusty blades of
the halfway inserted cable, increasing the possibility of a fire.

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Attention to Operation

Do not insert your hands into the cartridge load
compartment.

Do not insert your hands into the cartridge load compartment.
Otherwise, the fingers will be caught/pinched by the Built-in DAT
to cause an injury.

Do not touch the Built-in DAT when it thunders.

If it starts thundering, do not touch any part of the Built-in DAT.
Failure to follow this warning may cause an electric shock or a
fire.

Keep away pets.

Keep away pets from the Built-in DAT. Insertion their hair or
excrements may cause a fire or an electric shock.

Do not use a cellular phone or a pager

Turn off the power of the cellular phone or a pager. Otherwise,
malfunction may be caused.

Warning

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Contents

Trademarks ii

Safety Consideration - Must Read - iii

When Reading this Guide 1

Symbols Used in This Text .................................................................. 1

Package Contents 2

Packing Materials ............................................................................... 2

Unpacking........................................................................................... 2

Hardware Information 3

Part Names, Functions and Settings (SCSI ID, etc.) .......................... 3

Installing in the Server ........................................................................ 9

Server-Side Setup ............................................................................ 11

Using the N8551-26F/N8151-43F .................................................... 12

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

4 mm Data Cartridges 16

Cartridge Appearance ...................................................................... 16

Operating, Storage and Transporting Conditions.............................. 16

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

Write Protection ................................................................................ 17

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

Unusable Cartridges ......................................................................... 19

Cartridge Life .................................................................................... 19

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

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

Data cartridge storage ...................................................................... 20

Appendix 21

Main Specifications........................................................................... 21

LED Indications ................................................................................ 22

Customer Problem Report Form ...................................................... 24

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When Reading this Guide

This users guide is the operating manual for the N8551-26F/N8151-43F
Built-In DAT. For information about server operation, please refer to the
server’s manual.

Symbols Used in This Text

The following symbols are used in this text to indicate cautions and notes
concerning the operation of this device. (Refer to the beginning of this
document for an explanation of the symbols used for safety-related
cautions.)

This symbol indicates important information concerning

Important

the handling of the device or the operation of the
software.

Hint

✎

Important

Please use only Sony 4 mm data cartridges (DDS 4, DDS 3, DDS 2,
DDS 1) with the N8551-26F/N8151-43F. Further only read operation is
assured when this DAT drive is used with DDS 1 cartridges. Using
cartridges made by other manufacturers could result in read and write
errors.

Indicates useful information and operational help.

When Reading this Guide 1