Z Microsystems ZX Station User's Manual
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1. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK OF UNIT NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL This symbol warns the user that insulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock Therefore it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any part inside this unit This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included Therefore it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems Document 27 0007UM Issued 11 00 Rev 1 0 STARTING POINT Shipment Contents User Manual Product Description Drawing of Slide Installation Tools Required Precautions INSTALL SLIDES Slide Removal Install The Slides In Rack Frame INSTALL ZX STATION Install The ZX Station In Rack Frame Installation Test Final Adjustments Securing ZX Station In Rack Frame Installing Cables OPERATION Powering Up Controls And Displays TranzPak 6 TranzPak 6 Front Panel Function Switch Disk Module Handle Front Panel Functioning Installing Disk Module Powering Up The Hard Disk Setting The SCSI ID Function Switch Electrical Description Function Switch Versions Locking The Disk Module And Hard Disk Operating The Disk Module Powering Down The Hard Disk Removing The Disk Module Carrying The Disk Module Installing Your2. A Screws 10 32 x 75 Oval Hd Phil 4 Washer Finishing 10 SS 4 Washer 10 Nylon 82 Deg 8 Screws 10 32 x 375 Low Hd 8 Screws 10 32 75 Pan Hd SEM Document 27 0007UM Issued 11 00 Rev 1 0 TOOLS REQUIRED DANGER To avoid shock hazard A Do not connect or disconnect the ZX Station during an electrical storm The power cord plug must be connected to a properly wired and grounded power outlet Any equipment to which tbe ZX Station will be attached must also be connected to properly wired and grounded power outlets PRECAUTIONS NOTE For the fastest and easiest A installation of the ZX Station follow these steps in the sequence they are presented Document 27 0007UM Issued 11 00 Rev 1 0 Required Tools and Equipment Phillips screwdriver with about 10 shaft Adjustable wrench or box wrenches In preparation to install the ZX Station take the following precau tionary steps Verify the ZX Station power switch is off If the power is off the light on the front panel will not be illuminated SLIDE REMOVAL Lay the ZX Station on a workbench 1 The slide rail will reach a stop about half way out This is a safety stop to prevent the ZX Station from sliding out too far while mounted to the rack Simultaneously press in the safety catches on each slide rail and remove the slide rails all the way off the back of the ZX Sta
3. chapters are provided for quickly finding technical information about the ZX Station PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The ZX Station with its rugged removable hard drive is the ultimate process ing system powerhouse available This rugged worksta tion and server is designed to be rack mounted in a 19 RETMA rack enclosure Designed to be deployed in transit cases shelters vehicles airplanes ships and military command centers the ZX Station offers the latest in proces sor and compo nents The ZX Station At only 7 high 40 the ZX Station is as rugged as it looks sharp The ZX Station is built with the powerful Intel or Sun processor offers fixed and removable SCSI peripherals in an environmentally protected enclosure for easy mainte nance The ZX Station is designed to work with a large selection of other Z Microsystems Document 27 0007UM Issued 11 00 Rev 1 0 The ZX Station is built of light weight aluminum construction with trouble free dust filtration for easy maintenance in racks or fielded transit cases FIELD READY equipment flat panel displays storage devices and accessories The ZX Station brings un matched reliabil ity manageabil ity and expand ability to tactical environments L Expansion room is available inside the ZX Station to add other computer components The fold down front allows easy access to panel mounted components
4. how long an implied warranty lasts 3 To the extent allowed by local law the remedies provided in this Warranty Statement are the customer s sole and exclusive remedies Limitations of Liability 1 EXCEPT FOR THE OBLIGATIONS SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH IN THIS WAR RANTY STATEMENT IN NO EVENT SHALL Z MICRO BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT TORT OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY AND WHETHER ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES FAQ s Frequently Asked Questions What equipment is covered Schedule A attached to the warranty statement that comes with the equipment lists the equipment covered What failures are covered Any type of workmanship or equip ment hardware failures arising from normal use of the equipment is covered Excluded are for problems related to abuse acts of god or acts of war Software problems are not covered Who do call Telephone or fax the Customer Service Dept at Z Microsystems 858 657 1000 x2 voice 858 657 1001 fax Please have the equipment serial number and a description of the problem ready when you call It is also handy to know the version of the operating system you are using 29 Document 27 0007UM Issued 11 00 Rev 1 0 WARRANTY How long does it take Are there any extra costs What about classified data Document 27 0007UM Issued 11 00 Rev 1 0 30 Your equipment should be returne
5. Copyright 1999 Z Microsystems Inc All Rights Reserved Document 27 0007UM Issued 11 00 Rev 1 0
6. FIELD READY 12 z USER MANUAL Z Microsystems FCC INFORMATION A PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE ALSO DO NOT USE THIS UNIT S POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLETS UNLESS ALL THREE PRONGS CAN BE FULLY INSERTED 1 Use the power by Part 15 of the FCC rules and video These limits are designed to cables supplied provide reasonable protection with this against harmful interference in equipment to help prevent interference with radio and television when equipment is operated in commercial environments This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed reception The and used in accordance with use of cables 1 the instruction manual may and adapters mI um Wm cause harmful interference to may cause radio communications interference with ZX STATI C N 3 Operation of this equipment electronic a residential area is likely to equipmentan cause interference in which the vicinity of case the user will be required this unit to correct the interference at his own expense Changes or has been tested modifications not expressly and found to approved by Z Microsystems comply with the limits for Class A digital could void user s authority to operate the devices pursuant to certain limits imposed equipment 2 This equipment
7. ID from 0 through 6 that is not used by any other Z Microsystems disk module on the same bus or any other device such as a tape drive or CD ROM that may already be on the bus NOTE Depending on the computer A of the host computer the choice of ID number for the TranzPak 6 disk module may be limited Some operating systems reserve certain ID numbers for disk drives Consult the computer s User Guide if the initial ID setting is not recognized by the host operating system NOTE The host computer may or may not recognize the addition of a device on the SCSI bus The computer may have to be rebooted after adding a new device Refer to the operating system manual NOTE Refer to the TranzPak 6 User Manual for details about system operations Document 27 0007UM Issued 11 00 Rev 1 0 The disk module handle is the on off power switch for the hard disk drive When the handle is pushed fully in power is applied to the hard disk drive inside the disk module The hard disk will spin and the light green power LED will illuminate staying illuminated as long as the handle is fully in When there is power going to the disk module the SCSI Identification ID number appears in a window above the function switch on the disk module front panel At the top of that window is a small hole in the panel To set or change the SCSI ID use a small blunt end probe and gently but firmly press the switch that is behind
8. Own Hard Disk Drive Document 27 0007UM Issued 11 00 Rev 1 0 4400 RR O CO 10 10 11 11 12 13 13 13 14 15 16 16 17 18 19 19 20 20 20 22 22 22 23 23 INTERNAL ACCESS Opening The ZX Station Closing The ZX Station MAINTENANCE Clean Front Panel TROUBLESHOOTING Front Panel ZX Station Configuration SPECIFICATIONS APPENDIX Warranty Y2K Compliance SUPPORT Further Help Replacing Parts Providing Feedback 24 24 24 25 25 26 26 26 27 28 28 31 32 32 33 33 Congratulations on selecting a rugged field ready ZX Station the ultimate processing powerhouse available SHIPMENT CONTENTS The ZX Station shipping box contains the following The ZX Station AC Power Cable User Manual Remember to save your original shipping container and packing material to transport or ship the ZX Station Document 27 0007UM Issued 11 00 Rev 1 0 USER MANUAL The User Manual comes in two formats printed hardcopy or CD ROM This Manual is also available on the Z Microsystems website www zmicro com We recommend you read this manual as follows Carefully follow the instructions in the Installation chapter for hookup and initial control settings Refer to the Operation chapter for a complete description of all the user controls and the Maintenance and Trouble shooting chapters for care and correcting any unforeseen problems with the system The Appendix
9. aching the safety and back are off screws the corners stop Disconnect all the of the front panel and cables from the back of sliding the ZX Station the ZX Station to their all the way out respective units Remove the four Remove the six Remove the two pancakehead Phillips panhead Phillips pancakehead Phillips screws on the bottom screws on the sides of screws on the top front of the ZX Station upper top lid of the ZX Station lid two and lower right two Disconnect cables to Carefully lower the front entire inside and components inside ZX panel back of the front panel Station of the ZX Station is now accessible CLOSING THE ZX STATION To close the ZX Station reverse the above steps 24 Document 27 0007UM Issued 11 00 Rev 1 0 CLEAN FRONT PANEL WARNING Be sure to turn off the power before performing any maintenance on tbe ZX Station Gently wipe the front panel of the ZX Station with a soft cloth Remove finger marks and grease with a damp cloth and mild detergent DO NOT use solvents or abrasives Never use flammable cleaning material to clean the front panel of the ZX Station or other electrical apparatus 25 Document 27 0007UM Issued 11 00 Rev 1 0 FRONT PANEL Power light does not illuminate Check that power cable is properly connected to 110 vac power supply Check that front panel power switch is on Check that power switch on back of ZX Stat
10. anty Statement gives the customer specific legal rights You may also have other rights which vary from state to state in the United States from province to province in Canada and from country to country elsewhere in the world Limitations of Warranty 1 NEITHER Z MICRO NOR ANY OF ITS THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS MAKES ANY OTHER WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHETHER Z MICRO AND ITS THIRD PART SUPPLIERS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MER CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE 2 To the extent that this Limited Warranty Statement is inconsistent with the law of the locality where the customer uses the Z Micro product this Limited Warranty Statement shall be deemed modified to be consistent with such local law Under such local law certain limitations of this Limited Warranty Statement may not apply to the customer For example some states in the 28 Document 27 0007UM Issued 11 00 Rev 1 0 WARRANTY United States as well as some governments outside the United States including provinces in Canada may Preclude the disclaimers and limitations in this Warranty Statement from limiting the statutory rights of a consumer for example Australia and the United Kingdom Otherwise restrict the ability of a manufacturer to make such disclaimers or impose such limitations Grant the customer additional warranty rights specify the duration of implied warranties which the manufacturer cannot disclaim or not allow limitations on
11. ards you Guide the ZX Station into the slide rails and slide the ZX Station in until it stops If the ZX Station binds the rollers are not properly in the slide rails INSTALLATION TEST Slide the ZX Station in and out several times The ZX Station should easily close completely To be sure the slide and mount assembly are aligned properly slide the ZX Station in and out several times If the ZX Station binds during sliding do the following 10 Document 27 0007UM Issued 11 00 Rev 1 0 Simultaneously press in the catches on each slide and push the ZX Station all the way into the cabinet frame The ZX Station should slide in and out easily FINAL ADJUSTMENTS Slide the ZX Station Go to the rear of the The ZX Station should partially out cabinet to tighten the slide in and out easily Lift the ZX Station while slider rail screws If If not repeat these there is not enough adjustment steps pancakehead Phillips room to work at the screws in the front slider of the cabinet the bracket ZX Station may need to be removed to tighten the rail screws The ZX Station should now slide in and out smoothly If not repeat these steps tightening the SECURING ZX STATION IN CABINET FRAME Use four ovalhead Phillips screws stainless steel and nylon recep tacle washers to secure the front panel of the ZX Station to the front of the cabinet frame 11 Document 27 0007UM I
12. ch Read only light SCSI ID Removable memory drive security lock Push drive all way in and rotate security lock clockwise to lock drive in place 13 Document 27 0007UM Issued 11 00 Rev 1 0 TRANZPAK 6 The rugged TranzPak 6 Ultra rugged TranzPak 6 high life cycle is a removable mass multipurpose storage connectors are de storage system modules house any signed to last in excess TranzPak provides 3 5 or 5 25 peripheral of 25 000 cycles 4 5GB to 36 4GB of devices archiving power a wide range of security logistics and flexibility in media selection These rugged high Aluminum housing TranzPaks can be locked performance modules hold drives that float in in to or out of the withstand daily insertion precision engineered SmartStor system and removal vibration dampening elastomeric gel to withstand punishing MIL 810E 515V vibration test 14 Document 27 0007UM Issued 11 00 Rev 1 0 TRANZPAK 6 FRONT PANEL The front panel of the TranzPak 6 contains three LEDs a SCSI ID indicator a push switch to set the SCSI ID and a function switch The top LED indicates power to the hard disk drive The middle LED indicates an active state when the computer is accessing the TranzPak 6 The bottom LED indicates a read only state The SCSI ID Indicator shows a number which is the setting for the disk module The SCSI ID Set Switch is a push to set switch that advances the SCSI ID I
13. d to you within 30 days of its receipt at the factory In many cases it will be less our goal is to have your equip ment on its way back within 5 days However if the damaged equipment has to be serviced by the original manufacturer Seagate NEC for example it may take longer The only per incident cost you will incur is Freight In to return the equipment to the factory Your extended warranty covers all of the costs associated with the repair and the return shipment of the covered equipment Do not send any data storage equipment that contains classified material There are no provisions for handling classified material Y2K COMPLIANCE Z Microsystems has achieved full 2 Compliance In late 1997 the company s senior management assigned a Y2K Project Team that consists of a cross functional representation from information technology procurement manufacturing test and development finance general affairs engineering marketing and facilities organizations to address the Year 2000 issues The Assessment Rectification Phase of the Year 2000 efforts and full compliance for all mission critical internal systems were accomplished as scheduled by the end of Q1 1999 Contingency development and validation of the company s overall Year 2000 readiness will continue through 1999 The following strategically important categories have been assessed for Year 2000 readiness Suppliers and Service Providers Readiness All ma
14. d Only 17 Document 27 0007UM Issued 11 00 Rev 1 0 INSTALLING DISK MODULE NOTE The disk module can be installed with the disk module handle in any of its five positions and the function switch in any of its four positions However it is recommended that the handle be pulled out and that the function switch be in an unlocked mode If the disk module is plugged into the docking base with its handle in Position 1 the hard disk will immediately start to spin up NOTE Refer to the TranzPak 6 User Manual for details about system operations Document 27 0007UM Issued 11 00 Rev 1 0 Although the handle does not have to be used for supporting the module during installation it is designed as an installation aid by holding the entire weight of a loaded disk module in any position It allows the disk module to be held with one hand so that it can be guided into the docking base with the other hand With the handle extended from the disk module grasp the handle and guide it into the docking base Push firmly on the disk module front panel until the disk module is fully seated You will hear a snap or a click that indicates the module latch locking mechanism is engaged The center active light green LED on the front panel will blink indicating that there is power going to the disk module POWERING UP THE HARD DISK SETTING THE SCSI ID NOTE It is important that each disk module be given an
15. d version number 8 Display driver version number 9 Video Adapter type NOTE More help late breaking news and details of the latest accessories for these products may be found on the worldwide web at http www zmicro com 32 Document 27 0007UM Issued 11 00 Rev 1 0 REPLACING PARTS PROVIDING FEEDBACK 33 Document 27 0007UM Issued 11 00 Rev 1 0 If the Z Microsystems Technical Support Engineer determines that the product needs to be replaced a Customer Service Representative will issue a Return Material Authori zation RMA number and return address A RMA number is required to return a product to Z Microsystems regard less of the reason for the return The following information is required when returning Z Microsystems products 1 Model number 2 Serial number 3 Date of purchase A Proof of purchase use the invoice or packing slip 5 Customer ship to address and any special shipping requirements 6 Specific and detailed description of the problem We value your feedback on our products their performance any problems and constructive sugges tions Please send such productive information in writing to Customer Service Z Microsystems 5945 Pacific Center Blvd Suite 509 San Diego CA 92121 4309 or www zmicro com Z Microsystems Inc 5945 Pacific Center Blvd Suite 509 San Diego CA 92121 Phone 858 657 1000 Fax 858 657 1001 Website www zmicro com
16. e key lock version a key is needed to change all positions of the function switch When the key is removed the function switch position cannot be changed OPERATING THE DISK MODULE NOTE Refer to the operating system User Manual for the operation of the specific hard disk drive NOTE Depending on the host operating system the computer may or may not have to be rebooted after adding a new device Refer to the operating system User Manual Once the hard disk is operational and set to the desired mode it is ready to be used on the SCSI bus POWERING DOWN THE HARD DISK WARNING Do not attempt to pull the handle further out while the red wait LED flashes Movement of the disk module could cause physical damage to the hard disk Before the disk can be powered down the disk module handle must be moved from the Fully In position to the In position The Power Wait LED changes color from green to red and begins to flash indicating wait There is also a single short tone which is an audible acknowledgment that power was removed from the hard disk drive The flashing red light will remain for about 15 seconds which is the time down or spin down period The light then will go out REMOVING THE DISK MODULE NOTE Refer to the TranzPak 6 User Manual for details about system operations Document 27 0007UM Issued 11 00 Rev 1 0 When the red Power Wait LED extinguishes the green center Active Remove LED wi
17. ion next to power plug is on ZX STATION CONFIGURATION Because of the many configurations that the ZX Station can have with various combinations of compo nents visit the Z Microsystems Website for the latest Troubleshoot ing guidance www zmicro com 26 Document 27 0007UM Issued 11 00 Rev 1 0 The exact specifications may vary depending on the combination of compo nents ordered for the ZX Station Dimensions Weight Power Operating temperature Non operating temperature Operating humidity Non operating humidity Shock Vibration Electrical EMI Mil Spec Peripherals Fixed Slot 1 Fixed Slot 2 Fixed Slot 3 Removable Slot Document 27 0007UM Issued 11 00 Rev 1 0 27 7 00 Hx 17 5 W x 19 0 D 24 16 90 132 vac or 180 264 VAC switchable 250 watts max 175 watts typical 10 C to 35 C 50 to 95 F 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F 4096 to 8096 noncondensing 3096 to 9096 noncondensing TBD TBD UL 1950 FCC Class A Additional extended range environ mental military specifications can be met with optional enhancements Standard SCSI CD ROM Optional choice of 5 25 Half Height SCSI tape disk Standard 1 44 MB 3 5 Floppy Disk Optional choice of Removable TranzPak disks tapes WARRANTY Year Extended Warranty Extent of Limited Warranty 1 Z Microsystems Inc Z Micro warrants to the end user that Z Micro prod ucts will be free from defects in materials a
18. jor strategic suppliers are assessed to be Year 2000 compliant Most of the company s service providers compliance efforts will continue through 1999 Major concerns and efforts will be focused on the company s shipping compa nies in 1999 Z Microsystems Internal Systems All mission critical internal systems are determined to be fully Year 2000 Compliant A few minor Year 2000 related issues need to be addressed in 1999 Z Microsystems Products All Z Microsystems products are in full compliance The company s MIS has taken the lead and worked with the Finance Depart ment to develop comprehensive Year 2000 Contingency Plans for the company s mission critical application systems to assure the continuity of daily business 31 Document 27 0007UM Issued 11 00 Rev 1 0 FURTHER HELP If you are unable to correct any problem yourself contact Z Microsystems at 858 657 1000 Fax 858 657 1001 Website www zmicro com Before calling please have available as much of the following information as possible Model and serial number from the label on the monitor Purchase PO Description of problem 2 i 3 NOTE If possible stay by the 4 i computer The Z Microsystems 4 Computer type and model Technical Support Representa 5 System configuration hardware tive may wish to go through fitted etc the problem over the telephone System BIOS version number Operating System an
19. ll start to blink indicating that the disk module can be safely removed from the docking base Pull the handle Fully Out The handle is designed to require a firm pull in order to prevent acciden tal removal of the disk module The module will disengage from the docking base and can now be removed CARRYING THE DISK MODULE The handle can be used to carry the disk module No special precau tions are needed INSTALLING YOUR OWN HARD DISK DRIVE Refer to the TranzPak 6 User Manual for detailed instructions on installing your own hard disk drive into the ZX Station Subjects covered include Open the Module Remove the Shock Mounts Install the Shock Mounts Onto Disk Drive Install the SCSI ID Harness Onto Disk Drive Install the DC Power Harness Onto Disk Drive Install the SCSI Interface Harness Onto Disk Drive Mount the Disk Drive in Disk Module Reinstall SCSI ID Harness in Disk Module Secure Harness Cables in Disk Module Install Disk Module Cover NOTE Refer to tbe TranzPak 6 User Manual for details about system operations 23 Document 27 0007UM Issued 11 00 Rev 1 0 OPENING THE ZX STATION One of the many design features of the ZX Station is the ease of access to the inside of the processing unit To open the ZX Station in the rack perform the following steps Be sure the power Remove the four Slide the ZX Station out switches on the front ovalhead Phillips until re
20. locked handle mode when the function switch is in one of its two right positions either RW or RO LOCKING THE DISK MODULE AND HARD DISK WARNING Be sure to return the function switch to the unlocked mode before attempting to remove the disk module NOTE Refer to tbe TranzPak 6 User Manual for details about system operations Document 27 0007UM Issued 11 00 Rev 1 0 21 When the function switch knob is in either the left two disk accessing positions the disk module handle can be moved freely from being Fully In to power the hard disk to being Fully Out to remove power from the hard disk drive and to remove the module from the docking base When the function switch knob is in either of the right two positions the disk module handle is locked and cannot be moved The disk module is locked in the docking base and the hard disk is locked in either a powered or unpowered state depend ing on the position of the module handle In either a Read Write or Read Only disk accessing state depending on the position of the function switch The main reasons for using a locked position are to prevent unauthorized reading and or writing to the hard disk and unauthorized removal of the disk module Depending on the module handle position the hard disk drive can be locked with or without power Both the knob and key lock version of the function switch operate in the same way The only difference is that with th
21. nd workmanship for a specified time after the date of purchase The duration of this limited warranty is stated above Certain additional conditions and limitations of Z Micro s warranty are stated in the User Guide Those conditions and limitations include For software products the warranty applies only to the media upon which the product is recorded and Z Micro does not warrant the operation of any product to be uninterrupted or error free 2 Z Micro s limited warranty covers only those defects which arise as a result of normal use of the product and do not apply to any Improper or inadequate maintenance Hardware add in boards software or interfacing not supplied by Z Micro Unauthorized modification or misuse Operation outside the product s environmental specifications or improper mainte nance 3 If Z Micro receives during the applicable warranty period notice of a defect in a hardware product which is covered by Z Micro s warranty Z Micro shall either repair or replace the product at its option Any replacement product may be either new or like new provided that it has functionality at least equal to that of the product being replaced 4 If Z Micro is unable to repair or replace as applicable a defective product which is covered by Z Micro s warranty Z Micro shall within a reasonable time after being notified of the defect refund the purchase price for the product provided the product is returned 5 This Limited Warr
22. ndicator by one number with each push The Function Switch has four positions LEDs SCSI ID Set Switch SCSI ID i exu 8 e Read Only Icons Read Write Function Switch Document 27 0007UM Issued 11 00 Rev 1 0 TRANZPAK 6 FUNCTION SWITCH The function switch has multiple features and is used for a variety of tasks in operating a disk module and its internal disk drive a o Awe enw Switch Position Left RW read write Handle Mode Unlocked Purpose Disk in RW state unlocked 8 erum 8 a 4 o o Awe Switch Position Left RO read only Handle Mode Unlocked Purpose Disk in RO state unlocked f eum Switch Position Right RO read only Handle Mode Locked Purpose Lock disk in RO state DISK MODULE HANDLE The handle serves several functions 1 it is an on off power switch for the internal hard disk drive 2 it is a mechanical lock and 3 it disen gages the module latch to allow removal of the dick madiile fram the docking Handle used in disk module insertion Document 27 0007UM Issued 11 00 Rev 1 0 a a e Rwe enw Switch Position Right RW read write Handle Mode Locked Purpose Lock disk in RW state Handle used to carry disk module 16 FRONT PANEL FUNCTIONING The following Table describes the functioning of the TranzPak 6 disk module s front panel duri
23. ng various functions Handle Power Active Read Switch Off Left RW or Installing A Module Installed Blinking Of Either Rw 2 304 Off Green On Ether RO 1 Steady Steady ot Either RW Either RO 1 2 No Disk Power Powering Up Disk Disk Unlocked Steady Left RW Powered Up Green Left RO Disk Locked Powered Up Steady RightRw On Right RO Accessing Disk 1 Flickers When Either RW WO Ou Either RO Powering Down Flashing Red Off Then of Left RW Disk Then Off Blinking Green On Left RO Disk Locked 3 Blinking Of RightRW Power Down Locked Green On d Module Ready Blinking Of LeftRW for Removal Green Left RO Removing Module Goes Goes Left RW Off Off or RO 1 Fully In Disk Powered locked when function switch is on right RW or RO position 2 In but not against front panel 3 Locked Disk Not Powered switch in right RW or RO 4 5 Handle Positions Out stopped by spring Fully Out handle fully extended Note The light sequence of the active LED depends on the installed disk and may be different than this table Note The read only LED turns on when the switch is in either RO position Your disk may or may not be Read Only depending on whether the disk manufacturer requires a power shut down to change from Read Write to Rea
24. ssued 11 00 Rev 1 0 INSTALLING CABLES WARNING sure all electrical power to the cabinet is off before connecting any of the cables WARNING There is a key guide for alignment on all the cables Be sure the cable plug and receptacles are aligned properly using the key guide Misalignment can cause short circuiting The power cable coming out of the back of the ZX Station should be connected to an appropriately grounded 110 VAC supply After connecting the power cable turn the power switch next to the power cable in the back to the on position circle down and leave it on until disconnect the power cable 12 Document 27 0007UM Issued 11 00 Rev 1 0 Several cables connect the back of the ZX Station to other equipment depending upon the ZX Station internal configuration Power cable Video cable Printer cable Keyboard cable Mouse cable and others POWERING UP Switch the ZX Station on by pushing and releas ing the power switch located on the right of the center front panel CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS Peripheral options from the right panel of left to right top to the ZX Station from left bottom to right top to bottom Empty slot front cover 3 1 2 inch floppy e CD ROM drive Handle for TranzPak 6 removable memory drive Power light Power switch Press down and release for am Power Light Active Light SCSI ID Set Swit
25. the panel Each push click advances the ID by one number FUNCTION SWITCH ELECTRICAL DESCRIPTION NOTE Some disk manufacturers A require that the power to the disk be cycled after setting it to a write protect mode in order to use the write protect feature The only way to determine if the disk requires power down to change to Read Only is to turn the function switch to a RO position then try to write to the disk The function switch has four positions Two Read Write RW The hard disk can be fully accessed by the host computer There is no front panel LED to indicate this position Two Read Only RO The orange Read Only LED will be lit FUNCTION SWITCH VERSIONS The function switch has two modes Handle locked Handle unlocked The function switch also has two versions Knob Key lock The switch functions identically in both versions The only difference is that with the key lock version a key is required to be inserted into a lock in order to change the position of the switch LOCKING THE DISK MODULE AND HARD DISK NOTE Refer to the TranzPak 6 User Manual for details about system operations Document 27 0007UM Issued 11 00 Rev 1 0 On the disk module front panel on each side of the word SECURITY there are small padlock icons The left icon indicates an unlocked handle mode when the function switch is in one of its two left positions either RW or RO The right icon indicates a
26. tion Document 27 0007UM Issued 11 00 Rev 1 0 The slides should now be separated from the ZX Station INSTALL THE SLIDES IN CABINET FRAME Use the proper screws from left to right Pancakehead Phillips screw to install the front of the slider rail and top of lid Panhead Phillips screw and washer to install the back of the slider rail Ovalhead Phillips screw stainless steel and nylon receptacle washers to install the front panel On the slide rails using a Phillips screwdriver loosen the screws on each side An adjustable wrench or box wrench may be used to hold the nut on the other side of the slide rail On the front of the RETMA Rail use three pancakehead Phillips screws per side to secure the right and left slider rails DO NOT tighten these screws to allow for adjustment of the ZX Station within the cabinet frame Tighten the slide mount to the cabinet frame on the back of the cabinet frame Make sure to hold the slide mounts hard against the rack rail Document 27 0007UM Issued 11 00 Rev 1 0 On the rear of the RETMA Rail use three panhead Phillips screws with washers per side to loosely secure the right and left rear slider mount to the RETMA Rail DO NOT tighten these screws fully at this time INSTALL THE ZX STATION IN CABINET FRAME Pull the two ZX Station slides out until they lock Hold the ZX Station by each side with the front tow
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