1 9 3 6 A V MICROPOLIS NO MORE PRODUCED Native| Translation ------+-----+-----+----- Form 5.25"/FH Cylinders 2759| | | Capacity form/unform 3022/ 3571 MB Heads 21| | | Seek time / track 12.0/ 1.8 ms Sector/track | | | Controller SCSI2 SI/FAST Precompensation Cache/Buffer 256 KB WRITE/PARITY Landing Zone Data transfer rate MB/S int Bytes/Sector 512 10.000 MB/S ext SYNC Recording method RLL operating | non-operating -------------+-------------- Supply voltage 5/12 V Temperature *C 10 50 | -40 65 Power: sleep W Humidity % 10 90 | 10 90 standby W Altitude km -0.061 3.048| -0.305 15.240 idle W Shock g 2 | 40 seek 31.0 W Rotation RPM 5400 read/write W Acoustic dBA 41 spin-up W ECC Bit MTBF h 250000 Warranty Month 60 Lift/Lock/Park YES Certificates ********************************************************************** L A Y O U T ********************************************************************** MICROPL. 1936S/D PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 110827 REV. A +---------------------------------------------------------+ | ++++ |XX | COMPONENT SIDE W9++W8|XX ID2 | Terminator |XX ID1 | +---RN4------+ |X1 ID0 | +-+-+-+ +------------+ | | |.|.|.| |XX | |.|.|.| W12+ |XX J1 | |.|.|.| ++ |XX | |.|.|.| W1+ |XX | |.|.|.| W2| |XX | |.|.|.| ++ |XX | +++++++ Terminator |XX | RN1 | +RN3 +---RN5------+ |XX | RN2 +------------+ |X1 | | | +W11 |XX J3 | ++ |XX Power +---------------------------------------------------------+ 1 +--------------------------------------+ | ++J4 | | ++ | | ++J5 | | ++ | | | | J2 J1 J3 | +..........-XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX-XXXXXXXX+ +-Multi---1---Signal---------1--------1+ Power ********************************************************************** J U M P E R S ********************************************************************** MICROPL. 1936S/D PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 110827 REV. A Jumper Setting ============== x = Jumpers setting at factory J2 Multi-Function Connector ---------------------------- Bus Parity Check Option-----+ +---------Spindle Control Option | | +------ID2 Write Protect Option---+ | | | +---ID1 | | | | | ID0 +--+--+--+--+--++-++-+--++-++-++-+-++ +----- | | | | | |13|11| |07|05|03|01+-+ | | | |18|16|14|12| |08|06|04|02+-+ J1 +--+--+--++-++-+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+ +------ Slave Sync-+ Master Sync Note: Pins 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14 are tied to Ground. Multi-Function Connector J2 Pin Assignments ------------------------------------------- +---+-------------+----------------+---+------------+---------------+ |Pin| Signal Name |Description |Pin|Signal Name |Description | +---+-------------+----------------+---+------------+---------------+ | 1 |ID0 |SCSI ID 0 | 2 |GROUND | - | +---+-------------+----------------+---+------------+---------------+ | 3 |ID1 |SCSI ID 1 | 4 |GROUND | - | +---+-------------+----------------+---+------------+---------------+ | 5 |ID2 |SCSI ID 2 | 6 |GROUND | - | +---+-------------+----------------+---+------------+---------------+ | 7 |SPIN0 |Spindle Control | 8 |GROUND | - | +---+-------------+----------------+---+------------+---------------+ | 9 |Reserved |- |10 |GROUND | - | +---+-------------+----------------+---+------------+---------------+ |11 |PARITY |Bus Parity Check|12 |GROUND | - | +---+-------------+----------------+---+------------+---------------+ |13 |WPROT |Write Protect |14 |GROUND | - | +---+-------------+----------------+---+------------+---------------+ |15 |Not Connected| |16 |MASTER SYNC |Master Spindle | | | | | | |Synchronization| +---+-------------+----------------+---+------------+---------------+ |17 |Not Connected| |18 |SLAVE SYNC |Slave Spindle | | | | | | |Synchronization| +---+-------------+----------------+---+------------+---------------+ |19 |Not Connected| |20 |Not | | | | | | |Connected | | +---+-------------+----------------+---+------------+---------------+ |21 |SELECT_LED |Select LED |22 |Reserved | | +---+-------------+----------------+---+------------+---------------+ |23 |+5V |+5V Source |24 |SELECT-5V |+5V for Select | | | | | | | LED | +---+-------------+----------------+---+------------+---------------+ J2 SCSI ID ----------- +----------+-----------------------+ | SCSI ID | Jumpers | | | ID2 | ID1 | ID0 | +----------+-------+-------+-------+ |x 0 | OPEN | OPEN | OPEN | | 1 | OPEN | OPEN | CLOSED| | 2 | OPEN | CLOSED| OPEN | | 3 | OPEN | CLOSED| CLOSED| | 4 | CLOSED| OPEN | OPEN | | 5 | CLOSED| OPEN | CLOSED| | 6 | CLOSED| CLOSED| OPEN | | 7 | CLOSED| CLOSED| CLOSED| +----------+-------+-------+-------+ Up to eight devices (the host and seven targets) can be attached to the SCSI bus. The 1936 drive has three ID jumpers. These three jumpers are used to assign one of the eigth SCSI ID bits (0 through 7) to the drive. SCSI ID = 0; factory default configuration. In multiple-device systems, each drive must have its own unique ID bit. J2 Spindle Control Option -------------------------- Pin 7-8 CLOSED The drive must wait for an interface START UNIT command to start the spindle motor. OPEN The drive automatically starts the spindle motor at power-on. (Factory default configuration) J2 Bus Parity Check Option --------------------------- Pin 11-12 CLOSED The drive neither generates nor detects parity. OPEN The drive generates parity and enables parity detection. J2 Write Protect Option ------------------------ Pin 13-14 CLOSED The drive is write protected. CAUTION: The drive can still be formatted. OPEN The drive is not write protected. (Factory default configuration) J4/J5 Ground Connectors ------------------------ 3/16-inch spade lugs J4 and J5 are provided for grounding. System characteristics determine proper ground connection. W1/W2/W12 Bus Termination Power Option --------------------------------------- +-----------------------+------------------------------------+ | Jumpers | | | W1 | W2 | W12 | | +-------+-------+-------+------------------------------------+ | CLOSED| OPEN | OPEN |The drive provides terminator power | | | | |to its on-board terminators | | | | |(Factory default configuration) | +-------+-------+-------+------------------------------------+ | OPEN | CLOSED| OPEN |Terminator power is provided by the | | | | |host via interface cable J1, pin 26 | +-------+-------+-------+------------------------------------+ | OPEN | CLOSED| CLOSED|The drive provides terminator power | | | | |to its on-board terminators and | | | | |also to the SCSI bus via interface | | | | |cable J1, pin 26 (TERMPWR) | +-------+-------+-------+------------------------------------+ A jumper is installed at W1, at W2, or at W2 and W12 to select the source of terminator power (+5V) for the SCSI bus terminator packs on the Device Electronics board. Do not install jumpers at both W1 and W12. W8/9 Spindle Synchronization Option ------------------------------------ Jumpers installed (CLOSED) at W8 and W9 provide termination for the Spindle Synchronization signals (Slace Sync and Master Sync respect- ively). When the Spindle Synchronization option is to be implemented, the jumpers are removed from all drives except the last drive on the cable. The Rotational Position Locking field (MODE SELECT command, Page Code 04h) is used to specify spindle synchronization operation. Unsynchronized: If the drive is set to Unsynchronized (RPL = 00b), it ignores the SLAVE SYNC signal. Slave: If the drive is set to Slave (RPL = 01b), it does not generate the MASTER SYNC signal or the SLAVE SYNC signal but synchronizes its index to the SLAVE SYNC signal (J2, pin 18) supplied by an external source. Master: If the drive is set to Master (RPL = 10b), it generates the SLAVE SYNC output signal (J2, pin 18) for use directly by the slave drives. Master Control: If the drive is set to Master Control (RPL = 11b), it generates the MASTER SYNC signal (J2, pin 16). This output is used by the controller to generate the SLAVE SYNC signal (J2, pin 18) for the slaves. W11 Frame Ground Option ------------------------ W11 CLOSED Frame ground is connected to logic ground OPEN Frame ground is not connected to logic ground (Factory default configuration) J3 DC Power and pin connector assignments ------------------------------------------- +------------+ pin 1 +12 V | 1 2 3 4 | pin 2 +12 V Return +------------+ pin 3 + 5 V Return pin 4 + 5 V ********************************************************************** I N S T A L L ********************************************************************** MICROPL. 1936S/D PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 110827 REV. A Notes on installation ===================== Drive mounting -------------- horizontally vertically +-----------------+ +--+ +--+ +------------------+ | | | +-----+ +-----+ | | | x | | | | | | | | x+----------------+x +-+-----------------+-+ | | | | | | ||x x|| +---------------------+ | | | | | | || x x || | | | | | | || x x || x x | | | | | | || x x || +------x------x-------+ | +-----+ +-----+ | || xx || +-+------x--x-------+-+ +--+ +--+ || x x || | xx | || x x || | x x | || x x || +---x--------x----+ |x x| x x x++----------------++x Dimensions and Mounting ----------------------- The 1936 drive uses industry-standard mounting techniques for 5 -inch full-height Winchester disk drives. The drive is designed such that the outer frame should be hard mounted to the host equipment; no additional/external shock mounts should be used. Recommended orientation is vertical on either side, or horizontal with the Device Electronics board down; other mounting orientations may be used provided the ambient air temperature around the drive is kept at or below 50*C (122*F). The term "ambient" becomes imprecise when referencing a drive in a system, since it is difficult to determine where the air temperature should be measured. To help resolve this confusion, Micropolis specifies that the maximum HDA casting temperature (regardless of the air temperature around the drive) is 60*C (140*F). Not exceeding this temperature will ensure that the head-to-media interface never exceed its temperature limit. Mounting Screws --------------- 2 per side 6-32 UNC-2B 4 on bottom 6-32 UNC-2B Caution: The mounting screws must be selected so that they do not penetrate the bottom mounting holes by more than 0.20 inches or the side mounting holes by more than 0.156 inches. Screws that are too long will short to PCBA components and/or prevent operation of the shock mount system. SINGLE-ENDED Interface Electrical Characteristics ------------------------------------------------- Interface control and status signals are digital (open collector TTL) using industry-standard transmitters and receivers which provide a terminated, single-ended system. The assigned signals are terminated with 220 ohms to +5V (nominal) and 330 ohms to ground at each end of the cable. All signals use open-collector or three-state drivers. Single-ended drivers and receivers allow a maximum cable length of six meters (primarily for connection within a cabinet). Signal transmission requires a single 50-conductor cable. A characteristic impedance of 100 ( 10%) ohms is recommended for un- shielded flat or twisted pair ribbon cable. a. Input Characteristics Each of the drive's signal receivers has the following characteristics when measured at the interface connector. 1) Signal true = 0.0 VDC to 0.8 VDC 2) Maximum total input load = -0.4 milliamps at 0.5 VDC 3) Signal false = 2.0 VDC to 5.25 VDC 4) Minimum input hysteresis = 0.2 VDC b. Output Characteristics Each driven signal has the following characteristics when measured at the interface connector. 1) Signal assertion = 0.0 VDC to 0.5 VDC 2) Minimum driver output capability = 48 milliamps (sinking) at 0.5 VDC. 3) Signal negation = 2.5 VDC to 5.25 VDC c. Terminator Power (TERMPWR at Pin 26) Terminator Power has the following requirements: V(TERM) = 4.25 VDC to 5.25 VDC 800 milliamps minimum source drive capability, with 1.0 amp recommended current limiting (e.g., a fuse). 1.0-milliamp maximum bus loading (except for the purposes of providing power to an internal terminator). Keyed connectors are provided to prevent accidental grounding or misconnection of terminator power. Interface Terminator packs provides proper termination for the single-ended interface lines. For a multiple-drive system, the terminator pack is installed in the last drive on the cable. DIFFERENTIAL Interface Electrical Characteristics ------------------------------------------------- Differential interface signals consist of two signal lines which are denoted +SIGNAL and -SIGNAL. A signal is defined as true when the +SIGNAL is more positive than the -SIGNAL. A signal is defined as false when the -SIGNAL is more positive than the +SIGNAL. Differential drivers and receivers allow a maximum cable length of 25 meters. Signal transmission requires a single 50-conductor cable. A characteristic impedance of 100 ( 10%) ohms is recommended for un- shielded flat or twisted pair ribbon cable. A minimum conductor size of 28 AWG should be employed to minimize noise effects and ensure proper distribution of optional terminator power. A stub length of no more than 0.2 meters is allowed off the main-line interconnection within any connected equipment. a. Input Characteristics Each of the drive's signal receivers has the following characteristics when measured at the interface connector. I (input current on either input) = 2.0 milliamps, maximum Note: These characteristics include both receivers and passive drivers. This requirement is met with the input voltage varying between -7V and +12V, with power either on or off, and with hysteresis equaling 35 millivolts, minimum. b. Output Characteristics Each driven signal has the following characteristics when measured at the interface connector. VOL (low-level output voltage) = 1.7V maximum at IOL where IOL = 55 milliamps VOH (high-level output voltage) = 2.7V maximum at IOH where IOH = -55 milliamps VOD (differential voltage) = 1.0V minimum, with common-mode voltage ranges from -7 to +12 VOL and VOH are measured between the output terminal and the SCSI device's logic ground reference. c. Terminator Power (TERMPWR at Pins 25 and 26) Terminator Power has the following requirements: V(TERM) = 4.0 VDC to 5.25 VDC 600 milliamps minimum source drive capability, with 1.0 amp recommended current limiting (e.g., a fuse). 1.0-milliamp maximum bus loading (except for the purposes of providing power to an internal terminator). The 1936D drive provides keyed connectors to prevent accidental grounding or misconnection of terminator power. Interface Terminator packs provide proper termination for the differential interface lines. Signal Connector J1 ------------------- J1 is a 50-pin connector. Signal interface connection is made via this connector. The signals on J1 include the 8-bit SCSI bus and various control and handshaking lines. Recommended Cable: 3M Scotchflex 3365/50 or equivalent. Mating connector: 3M P/N 3425-3000 or equivalent. J2 Multi-Function Connector/Jumper Block ---------------------------------------- J2 is a 24-pin, multi-function connector/jumper block. J3 DC Power Connector ---------------------- J3 is a 4-pin, keyed, AMP MATE-N-LOCK connector. Both +5V and +12V are supplied to the drive via this connector. Mating Connector: AMP 1-480424-0 or equivalent Pins: AMP 350078-4 Suggested Wire Size: 18 AWG Ground Connectors J4 and J5 --------------------------- 3/16-inch spade lugs J4 and J5 are provided for grounding. Systems characteristics determine proper ground connection. Mating connector: AMP 60972-2 or equivalent. Multiple-Drive Systems ---------------------- Up to seven 1936 drives can be connected to a single host. Drive #1 +------HOST------+ +-----------------+ | +-----------+ +--+-SCSI-BUS-----+ J1 | | |Terminators| | | +------+ J3 J4/J5 | | +-----------+ | | | +--------+--------+ | | | | +------------------+ +----------------+ | | Drive #2 | | | +-----------------+ | +-------+------+ J1 | | | o------+ J3 J4/J5 | | | | +--------+--------+ | | | +------------------+ | | Drive #3 | | | +-----------------+ | +-------+------+ J1 | | | o------+ J3 J4/J5 | | | | +--------+--------+ | | | +------------------+ | | Drive #4 | | | +--------------+--+ | +-------+------+ J1 |T | | o------+ J3 J4/J5 +--+ | --DC-Voltages------+ +--------+--------+ | ---GROUND--------------------------+------------------+ T = TERMINATORS Terminators are installed ONLY in the last physical drive in the control chain. Connectors J4 and J5 are provided for grounding; system character- istics determine the proper ground connection. Adjustments and Maintenance --------------------------- 1936 drives requires no adjustments or periodic maintenance; additionally, no mechanical adjustments are required to prepare a system for handling or shipment. Field-Replacable Components --------------------------- The concept of repair by replacement of complete functional components is utilized in the 1936, resulting in an MTTR of less than 15 minutes. Differential Interface ---------------------- The 1936D differential interface drive is functionally and schematic- ally the same as the 1936S single-ended interface drive in all areas except those directly related to drivers, receivers, and control of the differential interface. The 1936D drive draws more power from the +5V power supply due to the differential transceivers; power drain from the +12V power supply re- mains the same as for the 1936S single-ended drive. ********************************************************************** F E A T U R E S ********************************************************************** MICROPL. 1936S/D PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 110827 REV. A Micropolis 1936S (single-ended) and 1936D (differential) high- performance, 5 -inch full-height Rigid Disk Drives provide OEMs with random-access, high-speed data storage and meet the needs of diverse applications environment. These drivers are compatible with the "ANSI CCS" and "SCSI-2" versions of the industry-standard Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) specification. Media Defects ------------- Media defects are physical characteristics of the media which result in repetitive read errors when a functional drive is operated within specified operating conditions. At the time of manufacture, a media test system evaluates every drive and identifies each media defect location. The defective areas are identified by head address (HD), cylinder address (CYL), and number of bytes from Index (BFI). The list of manufacturer-found defects is stored on the drive in a reserved, write-protected area accessible by the SCSI controller. This list is known as the MDL (Manufacturers Defect List) or PList (Primary Defect List). A printed listing of the defects is also shipped with each drive. The entries it contains can be mapped out (reassigned) automatically at format control parameter bits. Seek Time --------- | 1936 | ----------------------------------+--------+ Track-to-Track read msec. typ. | 2 | write msec. typ. | 3 | Average msec. typ. | 12 | msec. max. | 28 | One-Third Stroke msec. max. | 12.5 | Latency msec. avg. | 5.56 | ----------------------------------+--------+ 1936D Drive Implementation -------------------------- The 1936D drive is implemented using the same HDA mechanics and frame assembly as used for the 1936S and a new Device Electronics Board, which provides the functionality of the 1936S electronics but via the SCSI differential interface. The 1936 implementation is as follows: - Industry-standard differential interface. - Provides Terminator Power to Bus (jumper option). - Proteted against accidental misconnection by standard DIFFSENS signal. - Small increase in power consumption due to use of differential transceivers. - Industry-standard mounting. - Schematically identical to the 1936S except for differential drivers. - Uses the same SCSI control firmware as the 1936S for identical commands and features. - The 1936D mechanics is identical to the 1936S. ********************************************************************** G E N E R A L ********************************************************************** MICROPOL. AV LT What is an AV Drive? -------------------- Today's demanding digital video and audio applications require disk drives to sustain a pre-determined minimum data transfer rate. Any interruptions in this data rate are detrimental to AV applications that require constant delivery of data at 30 frames per second minimum. In standard drives utilized for data processing requirements, the error correction and thermal calibration methods employed are not optimized for continuous delivery of data. These routine housekeeping tasks will procedure gaps in the data stream as long as 850 ms, resulting in jumps, gaps, and stutters in motion and sound when used in most AV applications. (MICROPOLIS 10/96) Installation Guide for IBM PC & Compatible ========================================== Daisy Chain Option Kit ---------------------- The MICRODISK AV LT subsystem will normally be last SCSI device on the daisy chain. However, if you wish to daisy chain your MICRODISK AV LT subsystem to other SCSI devices, you will need one Daisy Chain Option Kit. This kit includes one each of the following items: - SCSI System Cable (right angle connector) - Daisy Chain (DCO) SCSI Backplane Cable - MHA Rear Cover Two SCSI system cables are available. Both cables have a Centronics 50-pin connector at the MICRODISK AV LT end, and either a Centronics 50-pin or mini-SCSI connector at the other end. NOTE Connect the SCSI system cable's right angle connector to the back of the module. Using the Daisy Chain Option Kit -------------------------------- The MICRODISK AV LT subsystem will normally be the last SCSI device on the daisy chain. However, if you wish to daisy chain your MICRO- DISK AV LT subsystem to other SCSI devices, you will need one Daisy Chain Option Kit. To allow your MICRODISK AV LT subsystem to daisy chain to other SCSI devices, you will remove the SCSI Backplane Cable from a MICRODISK AV LT module (usually the TOP module in the stack), and replace it with a Daisy Chain SCSI Backplane Cable. You will then install the MHA rear cover, and connect the rightangle connector end of the SCSI system cable to the Daisy Chain SCSI Backplane Cable connector, and the other end (50-pin Centronics connector) to another SCSI device outside the MICRODISK AV LT subsystem. Installation Guide for IBM PC & Compatible ========================================== Cables/Cords ------------ MICRODISK AV LT SCSI cables and AC power cords are manufactured to the industry standard for this type of application. MICRODISK AV LT module interconnect cables and cords have specific design features to maintain both aesthetics and uncompromising performance. Failure of any single power cord or SCSI cable will not cause data to be lost. Failure of a single cord or cable may sometimes cause all disk drive access to cease, but should never cause data stored on a MICRODISK AV LT drive to be lost. Getting Started --------------- There are several kits that may be shipped for assembly and installa- tion of a MICRODISK AV LT subsystem. The minimum MICRODISK AV LT subsystem requires at least: - One MICRODISK AV LT Module Kit. - One MICRODISK AV LT System Configuration Kit. - One SCSI/Power Cable Kit. - One SCSI host adapter. Depending on the configuration you may also need: - Additional SCSI host adapters. - One or more MICRODISK AV LT Module Kit(s). - One or Expansion Kit(s). - One or more MICRODISK AV LT Multiple Host Adapter (MHA) Option Kit(s) . - One or more MICRODISK AV LT Daisy Chain Option Kit(s). CAUTION Do not twist cable or cord connectors during unpacking or assembly; damage may occur. MICRODISK AV LT Module Kit -------------------------- A MICRODISK AV LT Module Kit includes one each of the following items: - MICRODISK AV LT Module - Front Cover - Rear Cover - Hardware Registration Card - Read First Document To increase available storage capacity, modules may be assembled in a "stack". If you use more than nine modules in your MICRODISK AV LT subsystem, new stacks should be created to accommodate the additional modules. NOTE The maximum recommended number of modules in each stack is nine. Only seven SCSI devices can be connected to a single host adapter If you have more than seven modules in your stack, you must install a second host adapter and use a Multiple Host Adapter (MHA) Option Kit. If you create more than one stack, you will need one Expansion Kit and one SCSI/Power Cable Kit for each additional stack you create. System Configuration Kit ------------------------ MICRODISK AV LT subsystems are assembled with the components included in the MICRODISK AV LT System Configuration Kit, Module Kit(s), and SCSI/Power Cable Kits. One System Configuration Kit is required per MICRODISK AV LT subsystem. The MICRODISK AV LT System Configuration Kit includes one each of the following items: - Top Cover - SCSI Terminator - Base Assembly (with Power Switch) - Read First Document - Assembly and Installation Guide. SCSI/Power Cable Kit -------------------- One SCSI/Power Cable Kit is needed per stack. There are six types of cable kits to address the Centronics SCSI Connector (ISA) or mini- SCSI Connector (EISA/MCA) and three types of AC Power Cords available: U.S., U.K., or European: - U.S. Standard SCSI/Power Cable Kit - U.S. Mini-SCSI/Power Cable Kit - U.K. Standard SCSI/Power Cable Kit - U.K. Mini-SCSI/Power Cable Kit - European Standard SCSI/Power Cable Kit - European Mini-SCSI/Power Cable Kit Each type of SCSI/Power Cable Kit includes one each of the following items: - SCSI System Cable (Centronics SCSI) - AC Power Cord Expansion Kit ------------- One Expansion Kit is necessary for every new stack you create. An Expansion Kit includes one each of the following items: - Top Cover - SCSI Terminator - Base Assembly (with Power Switch) Multiple Host Adapter Option Kit -------------------------------- One MHA Option Kit, required for each additional host adapter used in any single stack, includes one each of the following items: - SCSI System Cable (right angle connector) - MHA SCSI Backplane Cable - SCSI Terminator - MHA Rear Cover Two SCSI system cables are available. Both cables have a Centronics 50-pin connector at the MICRODISK AV LT end, and either a Centronics 50-pin, mini-SCSI, or mini-SCSI connector at the host adapter end. NOTE Connect the SCSI system cable's right angle connector to the back of the module. Compatible SCSI Host Adapters ----------------------------- Your computer needs at least one SCSI host adapter in order to communicate with modules in a MICRODISK AV LT subsystem. If you need a SCSI host adapter or have any questions, please contact your dealer. The following is a table showing the recommended MICRODISK AV LT compatible SCSI host adapters: +----------------+--------------------------------------+ | | Architecture | |Company | ISA | EISA | MCA | +----------------+--------------+-------------+---------+ |ADAPTEC |AHA1540B/42B |AHA1740/42A* |AHA1640* | | |AHA1540C/42C | | | +----------------+--------------+-------------+---------+ |ALWAYS TECH. |IN2000* | | | +----------------+--------------+-------------+---------+ |BUSTEK/BUSLOGIC |BT540/42 |BT740/42* | | +----------------+--------------+-------------+---------+ |DPT |PM2011 |PM2012B/90 | | | | |PM2012B/95 | | +----------------+--------------+-------------+---------+ |DTC |DTC3180A/3280A|DTC3190 | | | | |DTC3290 | | +----------------+--------------+-------------+---------+ |FUTURE DOMAIN |TMC1660* | | | | |TMC1670* | | | | |TMC1680* | | | +----------------+--------------+-------------+---------+ |MYLEX | |DCE376* | | +----------------+--------------+-------------+---------+ |ULTRASTOR |ULTRA14F* |ULTRA24F* | | +----------------+--------------+-------------+---------+ * These host adapters do not accept the standard 50-pin SCSI connector cable. Please contact your reseller to obtain the appropriate cable if you have one of these host adapters. Host Adapter Considerations --------------------------- - One MHA Option Kit is required for each additional host adapter you add to an existing stack. - When installing host adapters, ensure that there are no port address or IRQ conflicts with other cards already installed or planned for installation. Refer to your host adapter documentation for specific details. MICRODISK AV LT Assembly ------------------------ A MICRODISK AV LT subsystem may be as small as one module, or you can add modules to increase storage capacity and create multiple stacks if you so desire. The minimum MICRODISK AV LT configuration requires on MICRODISK AV LT Module Kit, one System Configuration Kit, one SCSI cable, one power cord, and one SCSI host adapter. Terminator ---------- The terminator must installed in the last module in the chain for each SCSI bus (Host Adapter). MICRODISK AV LT Series Disk Drives ---------------------------------- Each module in a MICRODISK AV LT subsystem contains a MICRODISK AV LT Series disk drive. MICRODISK AV LT Series disk drives are engineered specifically for multimediam high-end graphics, and digital audio/ video applications. MICRODISK AV LT Series disk drives have the highest minimum sustained data rate in the industry in their class at 3.0 MB/sec, and a maximum sustained uninterrupted data rate of 2.9 MB/sec. Industry standard high capacity data processing drives are not designed for high sustained, uninterrupted data rates - factors which are required for real-time recording and playback of digital audio/video data. Standard drives perform short, random "burst" transfers, leaving gaps in the data stream. MICRODISK AV LT Formatting/Partitioning --------------------------------------- Your MICRODISK AV LT subsystem modules need to be formatted and partitioned before they can be used for data storage. To perform these functions, use the disk formatting/partitioning utility program(s) that you received as part of your operating system software. The utilities prepare your MICRODISK AV LT modules for use. Under normal circumstances you will only need to format and partition each MICRODISK AV LT module once. NOTE Because each module in a MICRODISK AV LT stack is a separate, independent SCSI device, you must format and partition each MICRODISK AV LT module separately. Formatting the Hard Disk ------------------------ Formatting lays down distinct patterns on the disk which set up the disk's organizational structure. You normally need to format the disk only once. Installing Partitions --------------------- Partitioning prepares a hard disk for use by the PC. Partitions allow you to divide the space available on the hard disk into separate areas which appear on the desktop as separate logical disk drives (volumes). This allows more flexible management of files (i.e., you can use one partition for word processing, another for database work, etc.). Management of back-up also becomes easier with a wellorganized and partitioned hard disk. A large hard disk with many small files takes up a lot of disk space because of the way the filing system allocates disk space. You can save space by partitioning the hard disk into smaller volumes. Carefully plan your partitions, as you cannot change partitions with- out erasing your data. If you choose to alter the sizes or types of partitions, you should: 1. Back up all your files 2. Make partitioning changes 3. Restore the files to their new volumes. CAUTION Remember, you can change partitions later, but all the information stored on them will be lost. Make sure you have all data from these partitions backed-up before changing the partitions. It is not necessary to reformat the disk to redefine the partitions. MICRODISK AV LT Operation ------------------------- The MICRODISK AV LT subsystem MUST be turned on prior to, or at the same time as, your computer. The MICRODISK AV LT subsystem MUST be turned on whenever your computer is on.