BeringqBox 800 User`s Manual
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1. Commands program utility and file names are capitalized to distinguish them from the rest of the text However when in a command line they will be represented in lower case letters unless upper case capital letters are actually required e g in text use the TYPE command to read text files to be typed type a readme Italics in any type face like this have a limited number of possible meanings Words as words letters as letters or numerals as numerals e g the word enter can be confused with the key on your keyboard therefore we will use type in its place Titles of books booklets or disks e g BeringeBox 800 User s Manual Symbolic of variable words characters numerals That is something must bein the variable s place but the exact contents vary with different situations and cannot be specified without knowing a particular situation Variable is not synonymous with optional Frequently the letter s n for numerals or x for words or characters areused to hold the place of the variable e g the program will answer that there aren widgets Note however that a capital N is used for clarity when you are to type the letter n usually to signify No even though you don t actually have to capitalize the letter when you type it 2 BeringeBox 800 User s Manual INSTALLING THE BERINGeBOX 2 Quick Start Procedure A CAUTION Oy Ju dx This chapter describes the install2. expose you BeringeBox to extreme heat or cold Prolonged exposure to excessive heat direct sunlight or freezing conditions will harm the drive Keep it away from moisture dirt and contaminants such as spilled liquids steam or excessive dust Do not smoke near the BeringeBox Avoid exposure to magnetic fields such as those emitted by magnets speakers or telephone equipment Avoid bumping the BeringeBox while it is running Always set the BeringeBox upright on a flat surface You don t need to worry about leaving the BeringeBox on for alongtime it doesn t use much power It s normal for the drive to feel warm but not hot after it s been running for a while If the BeringeBox does get hot make sure the fan is running properly the vent at the rear is not blocked and that the unit is placed where plenty of air can circulate around it BeringeBox 800 User s Manual 9 CARING FOR THE DISK DRIVE 4 General Safeguards 10 BeringeBox 800 User s Manual TROUBLESHOOTING amp SERVICE 5 Before You Do Anything Else Maintenance A CAUTION This chapter describes basic trouble shooting procedures It is divided into three sections Before You Do Anything Else Maintenance and Technical Support Often problems with disk drives be resolved by using the following check list Is the power cord securely connected to the BeringeBox and to a wall outlet 15 the power switched on and theAC fu
3. must be obtained from a Customer Service representative Bering Technology Inc Technical Support 1717 Dell Avenue Campbell CA 95008 408 364 6500 FAX 408 374 8309 Email help bering com Prior to calling for Technical Support please have the following information available The model number and serial number of the BeringeBox The type of computer you re using the operating system the software version and any other programs or utilities being affected An exact description of the problem including any error messages received from the operating system or application The steps you have taken to correct the problem 12 BeringeBox 800 User s Manual SPECIFICATIONS General Power Requirements Physical Accessories Line voltage 115 230 volts AC Line frequency 50 60Hz Current 0 5 AMP Interface 800H SCSI 2 CCS Common Command Set 800HW SCSI 3 Ultra Wide CCS Dimension 12 8 x 14 x 3 32 5 x 35 5 x 8 25 cm Shipping weight 25 Ibs 11 3 Kg Cable SCSI 1 5m 5 0 ft 50 pin Hi Density to 50 pin Centronics ACCS 7120 Cable SCSI 1 0m 3 3 ft 50 pin Centronics to 50 pin Centronics ACCS 7123 Cable SCSI wide 2m 6 ft 68 pin ACCS 7732 HD68 to HD68 Cable SCSI wide 1m 3 ft ACCS 7736 HD68 to HD50 SCSI terminator active Centronics 50 ACCS 7701 SCSI terminator active HD68 ACCS 7702 Rack Mount Kit 19 ACCS 7206 BeringeBox 800 User s Manual 13 SPECIFICATIONS Genera
4. Beier BeringeBox 800 User s Manual Manual No 11 80000 01 Rev A Copyright 1999 Bering Technology Inc 1717 Dell Avenue Campbell CA 95008 408 364 6500 OVERVIEW Important FCC Information Note Important FCC Information Copyright 1999 by Bering Technology Inc All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America No part of this document may be reproduced in any way without the express written permission of Bering Technology Inc Theinformation contained in this document is subj ect to change without notice Every reasonable precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual to insure its accuracy However Bering Technology Inc assumes no liability resulting from any errors or omissions in this manual or from the use of the information contained herein nor does it make a commitment to update the information contained herein BeringeBox is a trademark of Bering Technology Inc This peripheral device generates and uses radio frequency energy and if it is not installed and used properly that is in accordance with this manual it may cause interference to radio and television reception It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device accordance with the specifications in subpart J of part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a commercial installation However there is no guarantee that int
5. BeringeBox 800 User s Manual OVERVIEW Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION 1 renee 1 Conventions this Manual 2 2 INSTALLING THE 3 Quick Start 3 Connecting the 4 3 OPERATING THE DISK DRIVE 7 Front Panel e 9e 4A S E EEG Lan 7 Orientation bee 7 4 CARING FOR THE DISK 9 General Safeguards 9 5 TROUBLESHOOTING amp SERVICE 11 Before You Do Anything Else 11 11 Fuse Replacement 12 Technical Support 12 A SPECIFICATIONS 4 m Hick een 13 General nh een bbe eet bee eis ERE ERR 13 Power lt 13 eda ERES Beha eee ES CE EE 13 ACCESSO ES Ls en ee er bak 13 BeringeBox 800 User s Manual vii OVERVIEW Table of Contents viii BeringeBox 800 User s Manual INTRODUCTION 1 Unpacking Congratulations on purchasing what we think is the finest disk subsyste
6. Power Fixed disk access LED Power switch Figure 3 1 BeringeBox Front Panel 1 Press the POWER switch on the rear panel of the BeringeBox The BeringeBox will begin its power up self test procedures The BeringeBox should be powered on prior to powering on the computer system in order for the driveto be recognized by the operating system and the SCSI controller in the computer The 800 series drive should be operated in a horizontal orientation bottom down For the best data integrity the drive should be operated in the same orientation in which it was formatted BeringeBox 800 User s Manual 7 OPERATING THE DISK DRIVE 3 Front Panel 8 BeringeBox 800 User s Manual CARING FOR THE DISK DRIVE 4 General Safeguards This chapter describes how to care for your BeringeBox disk drive As long as you protect your BeringeBox from hazards it will provide you with years of service You can preclude many problems by taking preventive measures Avoid overheating by placing the BeringeBox where adequate airflow can circulate around it Be particularly careful to avoid blocking the cooling vent at the rear of the unit Make sure is plugged into a grounded electrical outlet Verify that the outlet is actually grounded The BeringeBox should be on the same circuit as your computer Make sure that other equipment or appliances which might generate electrical noise or a power surge are on separate circuits Do not
7. and configuration instructions for your SCSI based computer refer to the Operations manual for your operating system Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet Disconnect any other obstructing cables attached to the back panel of your computer Turn off your computer then connect one end of the SCSI cable to the SCSI connector on the back of the computer and the other end to either SCSI connector on the back panel of the SCSI subsystem SCSI connectors AC receptacle with fuse holder and spare fuse SCSI address switch m Connect to SCSI cable computer Figure 2 1 SCSI subsystem rear panel If the BeringeBox is the last drive on the SCSI chain install a terminator on the remaining SCSI connector on the rear panel of the SCSI subsystem The SCSI terminator should only be installed on the last device on the SCSI chain If you do not have a terminator you have one but it s the wrong type contact Bering Technology sales Locate the SCSI address selector on the rear panel of the SCSI subsystem and make any changes at this time dual drive Single drive Right Left 7 d 1 2 1 Pi Figure 2 2 SCSI address selector 4 BeringeBox 800 User s Manual INSTALLING THE BERINGeBOX Connecting the Drive The SCSI address selector sets the SCSI subsystem s priority There will b
8. andy if you ever want to transport the unit Besides this manual the carton contains The BeringeBox 800 drive A power cable Optional modules and cables If any item is missing please call your dealer or call Bering Customer Service at 408 364 6500 BeringeBox 800 User s Manual 1 INTRODUCTION Conventions in this Manual Conventions in this Manual We ll use the following conventions to make the information more precise Keys on the keyboard are indicated by capital letters enclosed in square brackets e g ENTER regardless of whether the characters on your keys are actually capitalized On the other hand buttons on the BeringeBox are indicated by underlined capital letters alone followed by the word button e g POWER button A monospaced type font like this is used to convey text you should see on your screen e g you ll see Welcome on your monitor The same font in contrast either bold or regular to the surrounding text like this is used to present the exact characters or keys you are to type or press type UTIL and press ENTER to continue However these keystrokes will not be typographically differentiated if they are conditional or theoretical That is you have the option of making one of several entries or we are speaking of hypothetical situations e g If you type Y and press ENTER the disk will be reformatted but if you type and press ENTER you will exit the program
9. ation procedure for the BeringeBox and is divided into three sections The Quick Start Procedure section enables experienced users to begin operation right away The Connecting the BeringeBox Drives section helps new users connect thedisk driveto SCSI based systems before going on to the next chapter for additional operating instructions This section describes the quick start procedure to set up the BeringeBox 800 There may be some adjustments necessary before the BeringeBox can operate in your particular environment The default parameter settings are as follows SCSI address 0 Turn off your computer and connect the BeringeBox to the computer using a SCSI cable If you are mixing wide and narrow SCSI devices on the SCSI chain you must use an active wide SCSI terminator to terminate the chain If necessary refer to the next section in this chapter Terminate the SCSI chain with an active SCSI terminator Set each SCSI address switch on the BeringeBox to a unique address Turn on the BeringeBox and wait for the drive to spin up Turn on your computer Initialize the disk and begin using the BeringeBox Make sure that other equipment or appliances which might generate electrical noise or a power surge such as electrictypewriters or heaters are on separate circuits BeringeBox 800 User s Manual 3 INSTALLING THE Connecting the Drive Connecting the Drive A CAUTION For specific installation
10. d for repair a Return Materials Authorization number RMA must first be obtained from a Customer Service representative Customer Service Bering Technology Inc 1717 Dell Avenue Campbell CA 95008 408 364 6500 FAX 408 374 8309 Email help bering com The selection and use of media supplies and consumables is the customer s responsibility Bering reserves the right to exclude from the warranty any damage caused by misuse of the product unauthorized modification shipping damage non Bering approved media interface software or cleaning supplies NO OTHER WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE BERING SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY RELATED TO THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF BERING PRODUCTS For products sold outside the U S A and Canada contact your local Bering distributor representative or dealer for warranty terms Repairs and upgrades carry limited time warranty Contact a Bering sales representative or Customer Service Representative for details on the warranty period for replaced parts and upgrades BeringeBox 800 User s Manual OVERVIEW Configuration Settings Configuration Use this table to record the configuration settings of your Bering Settings BeringeBox disk drive subsystem Model Serial Number from rear of drive SCSI Address Left Right vi
11. eone address selector switch for each drive installed in the Bering SCSI subsystem Push the top button to select a lower address Push the bottom button to select a higher address Usethis address to establish auniqueidentity for each device connected to the SCSI Interface Ensure that no other devices on the SCSI chain use the same SCSI address The HP SCSI Interface host adapter is defaulted to SCSI address 7 but it is switch selectable so ensure that the SCSI subsystem is not using the same address as the SCSI interface host adapter in the computer Ensure that the subsystem is switched off by checking that the POWER button on the front of the BeringeBox subsystem is not pressed in Plug the power cord securely into the AC line receptacle on the rear panel of the subsystem Plug the other end of the power cord into a properly grounded power outlet BeringeBox 800 User s Manual 5 INSTALLING THE BERINGeBOX 2 Connecting the Drive 6 BeringeBox 800 User s Manual OPERATING THE DISK DRIVE 3 Front Panel Orientation This chapter describes the operating procedures for the BeringeBox 800 series drives The BeringeBox 800 series is essentially a Plug and Play device so operation is as simple as powering on the drive Figure 3 1 illustrates the front panel of the BeringeBox 800 containing one or more fixed disks A model with a DDS tape and or removable media will have an opening in the front for access to each device
12. erference will not occur in a particular installation Operation of this equipment in residential area may cause interference and is up to you at your own expense to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference You can test to see whether this equipment does cause interference with radio or television reception by turning the BeringeBox off and on while the receivers are to see whether interference stops when the drive is off If the drive is causing interference try to correct the problem by one or more of the following measures Be sure you re using shielded interconnect cables Reorient the receiving antenna Relocate the drive with respect to the receiver Move the receiver away from the BeringeBox or vice versa Plug the computer into a different outlet so that the computer and receiver are on different circuits If necessary consult your dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions You may also find a booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful It is entitled How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems Request Stock No 004 000 00345 4 from the U S Government Printing Office Washington D C 20402 BeringeBox 800 User s Manual iii OVERVIEW Printing History Printing History iv New revision levels of the manual indicate a new rewrite of the manual This may include new installation instructions for a partic
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14. m on the market Bering drives are built for years of reliable service We re sure you ll agree as you continue to work with your drive BeringeBox 800 series drive is compatible with HP and other computer systems with a SCSI interface The BeringeBox 800 series is a drive subsystem consisting of a chassis with optional fixed disk drive s with capacities of 4 0 GigaBytes and greater removable media drive s or DDS tape drive s to meet the mass storage requirements of any operating system These drives provide complete compatibility with all SCSI based computer systems and work stations The BeringeBox 800H drives have single ended SCSI 2 interfaces while the 800HW drives have ultra wide 68 pin SCSI interfaces which provide the latest SCSI interface options Currently the BeringeBox 800 subsystems come in the following SCSI configurations Model 800H a SCSI 2 box containing a single multiple SCSI 2 drives Model 800HW 68 pin ultra wide box containing a single or multiple ultra wide SCSI drives The BeringeBox 800 drives provide fast reliable storage that s always available The installation procedure is almost identical for all models No software or hardware modifications are required All BeringeBox drives support the latest SCSI Common Command Set CCS Carefully unpack your BeringeBox near the location where you want to set it up noting the packing method as you go Save the packing materials they ll comein h
15. sein the back of the drive intact To check the fuse use a Screwdriver to open the fuse compartment on the back of the BeringeBox If the fuse is blown replaceit with the spare fuse in the compartment or purchase a replacement of the same size and type slow blow 1 6A 250V Are any of the pins on the cable connectors loose broken or shorted Has the drive been properly formatted for your operating system Are all cables installed correctly Was the drive up to speed and on line before you started your computer If you attempt to start up or otherwise access a floppy without a diskette the computer may not recognize the drive Does each device connected to the SCSI chain have a unique address There are user serviceable parts in the BeringeBox The outside case of the BeringeBox may be cleaned periodically with adamp cloth and a mild detergent Never remove the cover of the BeringeBox This voids the warranty BeringeBox 800 User s Manual 11 TROUBLESHOOTING amp SERVICE Technical Support Fuse Replacement Technical Support If the drive fails to power on the AC fuse may be blown The fuse is located in the AC input jack Figure 5 1 Replacing the AC fuse All repairs will be performed at the factory Any other arrangement such as on site service will be at your expense and must have prior arrangement Before any product is returned to Bering for repair a Return Materials Authorization RMA
16. ular operating system or a new model of the BeringeBox subsystem If the Revision level of the manual does not change from one printing to the next this indicates that the newer printing is a maintenance upgrade i e typographic errors page references etc If you have upgraded your BeringeBox to a later version than the last one listed in the following table you should contact Bering Customer Serviceto determinethe proper revision of the BeringeBox 800 User s Manual required for your BeringeBox subsystem Date Rev Date this manual was printed Revision level of this manual Date Rev Changes to manual September 1999 First printing BeringeBox 800 User s Manual OVERVIEW Warranty Statement Warranty Statement Bering products sold the U S A and Canada carry a standard 90 day warranty against defects in materials and workmanship The drive mechanisms installed in the BeringeBox are covered by the original manufacturer s warranty following the end of the BeringeBox warranty During the warranty period Bering will at its option repair or replace equipment which proves to be defective If a drive mechanism fails after the initial 90 day warranty the original manufacturer of the drive should be contacted for warranty repair All repairs will be performed at the factory Any other arrangement such as on site service will be at your expense Before any product is returne
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