Phoenix VX3-350-SCW-DAT Technical Information

VX3-350-SCW-DAT

MASS STORAGE SUBSYSTEM

Technical Information

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PREFACE

A number of conventions are used throughout this manual in order to provide clarity and
descriptive accuracy. These include:

1. The use of an 'H' (character) suffix to a number indicates that the number reference is in
hexadecimal notation.

2. The use of a '-' (minus) postfix to a signal name indicates that the signal is either true when the
signal is at a logic 0 level or that the signal initiates actions on a high-to-low signal transition.

DISCLAIMER

The information contained within this document has been carefully checked and is believed to be
entirely reliable and consistent with the product that it describes. However, no responsibility is assumed
for inaccuracies. Nor does Phoenix International assume any liability arising out of the application
or use of any product or circuit described herein. Phoenix International reserves the right to make
changes to any product and product documentation in an effort to improve performance, reliability or
design. Furthermore, the information contained herein is of a proprietary nature and is not to be
reproduced without prior written consent of Phoenix International.

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trademark of Hercules Corporation.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Manual Organization and Introduction 1-1

Scope 1-3
Manual Organization 1-3
VX3-350-SCW-DAT Introduction 1-3

Chapter 2 Features and Specifications 2-1

Scope 2-3
Features 2-3
SCSI Interface Description 2-3
VX3-350-SCW-DAT Specifications 2-4

Chapter 3 Configuration, Installation, and Operation 3-1

Scope 3-3
Drive Hardware Configuration 3-3

Tape Hardware Configuration 3-3
Hard Drive Hardware Configuration 3-3

Considerations for Installation 3-3

VMEbus Slot Requirements 3-3
VMEbus Backplane Requirements 3-3

Power Supply Requirements 3-3
Installing the VX3-350-SCW-DAT 3-3
Drive Software Configuration 3-4

Tape Drive Software Configuration 3-4

Hard Drive Software Configuration 3-4

Termination 3-4

Terminator Power Configuration 3-4

DIFFSNS Voltage operation 3-4
Operation 3-4

Chapter 4 Hard Disk Drive Details 4-1

Scope 4-3
Introduction 4-3
Key Features 4-3
Physical Configuration 4-3
Drive Performance 4-3
Read/Write Performance 4-3
Power Requirements 4-4
Physical Characteristics 4-4
Environmental Characteristics 4-4
Reliability 4-4
Shock and Vibration 4-4
Functional Description 4-4
Error Correction 4-4
Option Jumpers 4-4
Power Connectors 4-4
SCSI Interface Connector 4-4

Chapter 5 DAT Drive Details 5-1

Scope 5-3
Introduction 5-3
Key Features 5-3
Physical Configuration 5-3
Drive Performance 5-3
Power Requirements 5-3
Physical Characteristics 5-3
Environmental Characteristics 5-4
Reliability 5-4
Shock 5-4
Functional Description 5-4
Power Connector 5-4
Host Interface Connector 5-4

Chapter 6 Product Support, Service and Warranty 6-1

Scope 6-3
Warranty Statement 6-3
If You Have a Problem 6-3
Product Repairs 6-3

Obtaining an RMA 6-3
Shipping the Product 6-3

Providing a Product Defect Report 6-4
Warranty Repairs 6-4
Non-warranty Repairs 6-4
Product Updates 6-4

Tables

Figures

Table 2-2 SCSI Pin Definition 2-3
Table 2-3 P2 Pin Definition 2-5

Figure 1-1 VX3-350-SCW-DAT Front Panel 1-4
Figure 1-2 VX3-350-SCW-DAT Jumper Configuration 1-5

Chapter 1

Manual Organization

and Introduction

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Scope

This chapter describes the organization of this manual and gives an overview of the VX3-350-SCW-DAT.

Manual Organization

This manual is organized as follows:
Chapter 1 MANUAL ORGANIZATION AND INTRODUCTION

Contains an overview of the manual organization and provides a brief product description.

Chapter 2 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

Describes the product features, compatibility, and electrical specifications.

Chapter 3 CONFIGURATION, INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

Provides information on how to configure and install the VX3-350-SCW-DAT.

Chapter 4 SCSI HARD DISK DETAILS

Contains specific details about the hard disk drive used on the VX3-350-SCW-DAT.

Chapter 5 DAT DRIVE DETAILS

Provides specific details about the tape drive used on the VX3-350-SCW-DAT.

Chapter 6 PRODUCT SUPPORT, SERVICE AND WARRANTY

Describes what to do if you have trouble and how we will support you.

VX3-350-SCW-DAT Introduction

The VX3-350-SCW-DAT has been designed to provide a complete disk/tape drive subsystem which is mechanically com­patible with the VMEbus. It has been designed specifically to interface with VMEbus processors with an embedded SCSI
Host Adapter. Together with the processor, a complete system can be installed in only four standard VMEbus system
slots. The VX3-350-SCW-DAT provides a DAT drive and a hard disk drive within the same module making it very conve­nient to have fixed and removable data storage. The drives used on board the VX3-350-SCW-DAT were chosen for their
compatibility, ruggedness and reliability.

Manual Organization and Introduction 1-3

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Figure 1-1: VX3-350-SCW-DAT Front Panel

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