Connecting to the Host Computer

Connect the AIT library and the host computer with a SCSI cable. This section explains general connecting steps. Connect the library with the appropriate SCSI cable, depending on the AIT drive.

•When the library is equipped with the AIT-5, AIT-4, AIT-3 Ex, or AIT-3 drive, use a generic Ultra 160 cable.

•When the library is equipped with the AIT-2 or AIT-1 drive, use a generic Wide Ultra LVD SCSI cable that conforms to SCSI-3.

The library side uses the 68-pin half pitch connector.

When connecting other SCSI devices together with the AIT library, see “Connecting SCSI Peripheral Devices” (page 19).

Caution

•Do not connect the AIT library to an HVD (High Voltage Differential) SCSI bus. If connected, the library or other devices on the SCSI bus may be damaged.

•When connecting the SCSI cable, turn off all of the connecting devices, including the AIT library and the host computer.

•When connecting the AIT library as the last device on the SCSI bus, be sure to attach the provided terminator.

•In LVD (Low Voltage Differential) SCSI, make the total length of the SCSI cable (internal and external), which connects the host computer and the device at the end of the SCSI bus, shorter than 12 meters (39 ft. 4.4 in). (The length of the AIT library internal cable is 2 meters (78.7 in.).)

•SCSI cables cannot be branched.

Notes

•For information about the SCSI bus, refer to “SCSI Specifications” (page 96) in the “Appendix” chapter.

•Prepare the necessary SCSI cables. For information about SCSI cable specifications, refer to “SCSI Cable and Terminator Specifications” (page 96) in the “Appendix” chapter.

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Confirm that the host computer and AIT library are turned off.

Attach the SCSI cable and terminator as shown in the figure below.

1 Use a SCSI cable (sold in stores) to connect the AIT library to the host computer.

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