NEC N8551-34F User Manual

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

+ 30 hidden pages