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4-654-091-11(1)
N8551-34F
Built-In AIT
Instruction Manual
Make sure you read this manual before using the product.
After reading this manual carefully, store it in a safe place.
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Safety Indications
To use the N8551-34F Built-In AIT safely, operate the Built-In AIT in accordance with the
instructions of this manual.
The instruction manual explains which parts of the Built-In AIT are dangerous, the types of
dangerous situations which may occur if you ignore the instructions, and how to avoid dangerous
situations.
The instruction manual uses the words “WARNING” and “CAUTION” to indicate the degree of
the danger. Each word is defined as below:
WARNING
This symbol indicates the presence of a hazard that may result in
death or severe personal damage if the given instructions are not
strictly followed.
CAUTION
This symbol indicates the presence of a hazard that may result in
burn or injury, and property damage if the given instructions are
not followed.
The following three types of symbols (signal marks) are used as indicators of caution and danger.
Each symbol is defined as follows:
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Indicates that a dangerous situation may occur
if you ignore the instruction. The symbol
illustration indicates the kind of prohibited
danger.
Indicates that the corresponding action is
prohibited. A picture in the symbol illustrates
the inhibited action.
Indicates enforcement of action. The symbol
illustration indicates the kind of enforced
action. The given action is required to avoid
danger.
Awareness of
caution
Prohibited
Enforcement
(Example)
(Electric shock)
(Example)
(Do not touch.)
(Example)
(Pull plug.)
The marks used in this manual and their meaning are shown below.
Awareness of caution
Indicates that you may receive an
electric shock if this instruction is
ignored.
Indicates that the unit may generate
smoke or catch fire if you ignore
the instruction.
Prohibited
Do not disassemble, repair or
remodel the Built-In AIT, as it may
cause an electric shock or fire.
Indicates general things you
should not do.
Enforcement
Pull the Built-In AIT power plug
from the outlet. Otherwise, a fire
may occur or you may receive an
electric shock.
Operate the Built-In AIT in
accordance with the instructions.
Otherwise, a fire may occur or you
may receive an electric shock.
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Precautions during Use
- Please read this chapter -
The information required to use the Built-In AIT correctly is described below.
Safety Considerations
To use the Built-In AIT safely, please read the considerations listed in this section and fully
understand them. For explanations on the symbols, refer to “Safety Indications” described at the
beginning of this manual.
Important
See the instruction manual provided with the basic processing unit on which the N8551-34F Built-
In AIT is mounted, in addition to the considerations given herein. The basic processing unit
instruction manual describes the precautions to be taken during mounting/dismounting the
options.
WARNING
■ Do not disassemble or modify the Built-In AIT.
Do not disassemble or modify the N8551-34F Built-In AIT. If you do so, a
fire or you may receive an electric shock.
■ Do not use the Built-In AIT if it emits smoke or a bad, odor or makes an
abnormal noise.
If smoke, odor or abnormal noise is detected, immediately turn off the basic
processing unit and unplug the power cable from the AC outlet. Then, contact
your dealer or the NEC maintenance service company. If a faulty unit is used
continuously, it may cause a fire.
■ Do not use the damaged Built-In AIT continuously.
If the N8551-34F Built-In AIT is damaged, immediately turn off the basic
processing unit and unplug the power cable from the AC outlet. Then, contact
your dealer or the NEC maintenance service company. Using such a faulty
unit continuously may cause a fire.
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WARNING
■ Do not insert a wire or a metal chip into the Built-In AIT.
Do not insert a foreign material such as a metal chip or wire into the ventila-
tion port or the cartridge slot, as this may cause an electric shock.
■ Do not use the Built-In AIT at an unsuitable site.
Refer to the instruction manual provided with the basic processing unit and
check that the Built-In AIT is installed at a suitable site. Otherwise, a fire and
electric shock as well as operational malfunction may be caused.
■ Do not touch the driver with wet hands.
Do not mount/dismount the Built-In AIT with wet hands, as this may cause an
electric shock.
CAUTION
■ Connect the cable correctly.
Connect the cable as explained in "Mounting on the basic processing unit" on
page 8 of this manual.
■ Do not bend the cable.
Do not bend, twist, or bind the power and connection cables. Also, do not put
a load on the cable or catch the cable between things. The cable could be
damaged, and this may cause a fire or electric shock.
■ Do not connect or disconnect the cable without removing the plug
When connecting or installing the basic processing unit and peripheral
devices, make sure you unplug the power cord that is connected to the basic
processing unit. To avoid electric shock, do not connect or disconnect the
cable while the power cord is plugged in.
■ Do not used damaged cables
Before connecting cables, check that the connector is not damaged, the
connector pins are not bent, and that the connector is not dirty. If the connec-
tor is damaged, the pins are bent, or the connector is dirty, the connector may
short and cause a fire.
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CAUTION
■ Plug-in the connector up to the end.
Plug-in the cable connector firmly up to the end. If you plug-in the connector
halfway, the poor contact causes the Built-In AIT to be heated up and may
result in a fire. If dust collects on the outlet, it may be heated when it comes
in contact with water drops and cause a fire.
■ Do not hold the cable when unplugging it.
Hold the connector head when plugging or unplugging the power cable and
connection cables. The cable may be damaged if it is pulled, which may cause
a fire or electric shock.
■ Do not short circuit the connector pins.
This may cause a fire or electric shock.
■ Do not mount the Built-In AIT on a unit other than the specified one.
If you mount it on an unauthorized unit, a malfunction, fire and electric shock
may be caused.
■ Do not block the fan or the ventilation hole.
Do not block the fan on the rear of the Built-In AIT or the ventilation hole on
the front of the Built-In AIT. The inner temperature will rise and may cause a
malfunction, fire and electric shock.
■ Do not put water or foreign materials in the Built-In AIT.
Do not put water/other liquids or foreign materials such as pins and clips in
the Built-In AIT. This may cause a fire, electric shock or failure. If such an
object is inserted by mistake into the Built-In AIT, immediately turn off the
power and unplug the power cable from the outlet. Leave the Built-In AIT as it
is (do not disassemble it) and contact your dealer or the NEC maintenance
service company.
■ Do not touch the Built-In AIT during lightning.
If lightning is likely to occur, unplug the power cable from the outlet. If
lightning starts before you have unplugged the power cable, do not touch the
entire unit including the cables. Otherwise, a fire or electric shock may be
caused.
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CAUTION
■ Do not store the Built-In AIT in a dusty, humid place.
Do not store the Built-In AIT in a humid place, for example, near a hot water
supply. If you reinstall the Built-In AIT, a fire may be caused.
■ Do not use cellular phones or pagers near the unit
Do not use cellular phones or pagers near this unit. Doing so may cause a
machine malfunction.
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For Correct Operation
To operate the N8551-34F Built-In AIT correctly, observe the following points. For considerations
on handling the AIT data cartridge, refer to the chapter “AIT Data Cartridge”.
• Set the N8551-34F Built-In AIT’s SCSI ID so that it will not duplicate with SCSI ID of other
SCSI equipment.
→ Otherwise, an operation error will occur.
• When N8551-34F Built-In AIT is a termination of the SCSI connection, set the terminal
resistance to ON using its DIP switch.
→ Otherwise, an operation error will occur.
• Do not turn off power of the basic processing unit when the BUSY lamp on the front of the
Built-In AIT is ON or blinking.
→ This may cause a machine failure or damage of backup data.
• Do not use a portable phone near the Built-In AIT.
→ This may cause a machine failure.
• Do not store the Built-In AIT in a place exposed to direct sunlight.
→ The Built-In AIT may not be able to operate correctly.
• Do not store the Built-In AIT in a place subject to corrosive gas, chemicals or splash of chemi-
cals.
→ A Built-In AIT part may be deformed or damaged and may not be able to operate correctly.
• Do not store the Built-In AIT in a place subject to strong vibrations.
→ This may cause a machine failure.
• Do not put a thing on the Built-In AIT when using or storing it.
→ This may cause a machine failure.
• As the data cartridge set in the Built-In AIT, use our “AIT Data Cartridge (model: AIT1)”.
→ If you use a data cartridge of other manufacturer, a read/write error may occur.
• When cleaning the Built-In AIT, use our “AIT Cleaning Cartridge”.
→ If you use a cleaner of other manufacturer, a machine failure may occur.
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Others
Transfer to a third party
When you transfer (or sell) the N8551-34F Built-In AIT to a third party, be sure to include the
instruction manual with the driver.
Disposal of consumed parts and equipment
For the disposal of the N8551-34F Built-In AIT and its cartridge, observe the waste disposal rules
of your local government. For details, contact the local government office.
Important
If a Built-In AIT failure occurs because you have used a device or interface cable of another
manufacturer (the third party) or those which have not been approved by NEC, you may not be
provided with the NEC warranty service.
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Trademarks
Microsoft, the logo of Microsoft and Windows NT are registered trademarks of the Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and other countries.
Advanced Intelligent Tape 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
®
Windows NT
®
Server network operating system
version 4.0 and Microsoft
®
Windows NT
®
Workstation network operating system version 4.0.
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 2001
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the N8551-34F Built-In AIT.
The Built-In AIT will ensure smooth backup, application and management of your important data.
To maximize the N8551-34F Built-In AIT functions, please read the instruction manual carefully
before use and fully understand how to handle the device.
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Organization of the Instruction Manual
The instruction manual function as a guide that enables you to set up and use the N8551-34F Built-
In AIT correctly. You can refer to this manual whenever you encounter a question or problem
during setup and daily operation.
The instruction manual consists of two chapters: the first covers the considerations on the safe use
of the Built-In AIT (setup, daily operation and maintenance) and the second covers the considera-
tions on the safe use of the AIT data cartridge available on the Built-In AIT (operation and
maintenance).
Order of priority when the N8551-34F Built-In AIT is used for the
first time
When the Built-In AIT is being used first time, refer to the instruction manual in the following
sequence to perform the setup after unpacking the driver.
1. Check the contents in the package. ....................... Package Contents (→P. xiv)
2. Learn the operational precaution. ......................... Precautions during Use (→ P. iv)
3. Learn the parts of the Built-In AIT ....................... Part Name and Function (→ P. 2)
4. Set before installation. .......................................... Setup (→ P. 4 to 7)
5. Install the driver in the basic processing unit........ Setup (→ P. 8 to 10)
6. Install the tape driver.* .......................................... Installing the tape driver (→ P. 11 to P. 13)
7. Learn how to handle the cartridge......................... AIT Data Cartridge (→ P. 19)
8. Set the cartridge. ................................................... Handling (→ P. 14)
9. Check the lamp indication. ................................... Handling (→ P. 16)
10. Clean the Built-In AIT. ......................................... Cleaning (→ P. 17)
* Required only when using Windows NT 4.0 NT backup, and Windows 2000 backup.
For details on data storage methods and settings, such as data save format, refer to
the instruction manual provided with the backup software.
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Symbols used in the texts
Three types of symbols are used in the manual. Each symbol denotes the following. (For indica-
tions concerning safety, see the beginning of the manual.)
Important
Indicates the points which must be observed when handling the Built-In AIT and
the issues to which special attention must to be paid.
Check
✔
Indicates the points which you should check when handling the Built-In AIT.
Hint
✎
Indicates useful information and operational help.
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Package Contents
Many accessories are included with the Built-In AIT in the N8551-34F Built-In AIT. Verify the
packed contents with the part list given below and ensure that all the components and parts are
present. Also, check that each item is undamaged. If a component or part is missing or damaged,
contact your dealer.
Important
• Locking parts contained in the package or box will be required when removing the Built-In AIT
for transportation. Store them securely.
• Copy a backup from the provided floppy disk. Keep the provided floppy disk as the master disk
and use the backup disk in actual applications.
Screws
(4 ea, 6 mm M3)
N8551-34F Built-In AIT Floppy disk (Device driver)
Instructions on handling the AIT unit
Cleaning cartridge
Instruction manual (this manual)