Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product ZX Station Z Microsystems
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Document# 27-0007UM Issued 11/00 Rev . 1.0 FIELD-READY Z Microsystems ZX ST A TION User Manu al FIELD-READY.
Document# 27-0007UM Issued 11/00 Rev . 1.0 2 1. Use the power and video cables supplied with this equipment to help prevent interference with radio and television reception. The use of cables and adapters may cause interference with electronic equipment in the vicinity of this unit.
Document# 27-0007UM Issued 11/00 Rev . 1.0 ST ARTING POINT 4 Shipment Contents 4 User Manual 4 Product Description 5 Drawing of Slide Installation 6 T ools Required 7 Precautions 7 INST ALL SLIDES 8 S.
Document# 27-0007UM Issued 11/00 Rev . 1.0 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.
Document# 27-0007UM Issued 11/00 Rev . 1.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 5 Star ting P oint 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.
Document# 27-0007UM Issued 11/00 Rev . 1.0 Star ting P oint 6 1. 4 Screws #10-32 x .75 Oval Hd Phil 2. 4 W asher , Finishing, #10 SS 3. 4 W asher # 10, Nylon, 82 Deg 4.
Document# 27-0007UM Issued 11/00 Rev . 1.0 TOOLS REQUIRED PRECAUTIONS Required T ools 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: V erify the ZX Station power switch is off.
Document# 27-0007UM Issued 11/00 Rev . 1.0 SLIDE REMOVAL Lay the ZX Station on a workbench. 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.
Document# 27-0007UM Issued 11/00 Rev . 1.0 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. 9 On the slide rails, using a Phillips screwdriver , loosen the screws on each side.
Document# 27-0007UM Issued 11/00 Rev . 1.0 INST ALL THE ZX ST A TION IN CABINET FRAME Pull the two ZX Station slides out until they lock. Hold the ZX Station by each side, with the front towards you. Guide the ZX Station into the slide rails and slide the ZX Station in until it stops.
Document# 27-0007UM Issued 11/00 Rev . 1.0 FINAL ADJUSTMENTS Install ZX Sta tion 11 Slide the ZX Station partially out. Lift the ZX Station while tightening the pancakehead Phillips screws in the front slider bracket. Go to the rear of the cabinet to tighten the slider rail screws.
Document# 27-0007UM Issued 11/00 Rev . 1.0 12 Several cables connect the back of the ZX Station to other equipment, depending upon the ZX Station internal configuration.
Document# 27-0007UM Issued 11/00 Rev . 1.0 POWERING UP Switch the ZX Station on by pushing and releas- ing the power switch located on the right of the center front panel. 13 CONTROLS AND DISPLA Y S P eripheral options from left to right, top to bottom: Empty slot front cover .
Document# 27-0007UM Issued 11/00 Rev . 1.0 14 Oper ation TRANZP AK 6 The rugged T ranzP ak 6 is a removable mass storage system. TranzPak 6 provides 4.5GB to 36.4GB of archiving power , a wide range of security logistics and flexibility in media selection.
Document# 27-0007UM Issued 11/00 Rev . 1.0 15 Oper a tion TRANZP AK 6 FRONT P ANEL The front panel of the T ranzP ak 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.
Document# 27-0007UM Issued 11/00 Rev . 1.0 Oper ation TRANZP AK 6 16 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.
Document# 27-0007UM Issued 11/00 Rev . 1.0 17 FRONT P ANEL FUNCTIONING The following T able describes the functioning of the TranzPak 6 disk modules front panel during various functions.
Document# 27-0007UM Issued 11/00 Rev . 1.0 Oper ation INST ALLING 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.
Document# 27-0007UM Issued 11/00 Rev . 1.0 19 Oper ation POWERING UP THE HARD DISK 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.
Document# 27-0007UM Issued 11/00 Rev . 1.0 20 Oper ation FUNCTION SWITCH ELECTRICAL DESCRIPTION The function switch has four positions: T wo Read/Write (RW). The hard disk can be fully accessed by the host computer . There is no front panel LED to indicate this position.
Document# 27-0007UM Issued 11/00 Rev . 1.0 21 Oper ation NOTE: Refer to the TranzPak 6 User Manual for details about system operations. LOCKING THE DISK MODULE AND HARD DISK When the function switch k.
Document# 27-0007UM Issued 11/00 Rev . 1.0 Oper ation 22 NOTE: Refer to the TranzPak 6 User Manual for details about system operations. OPERA TING THE DISK MODULE Once the hard disk is operational and set to the desired mode, it is ready to be used on the SCSI bus.
Document# 27-0007UM Issued 11/00 Rev . 1.0 Oper ation 23 NOTE: Refer to the TranzPak 6 User Manual for details about system operations. CARRYING THE DISK MODULE The handle can be used to carry the disk module.
Document# 27-0007UM Issued 11/00 Rev . 1.0 CLOSING THE ZX ST A TION T o close the ZX Station, reverse the above steps: 24 One of the many design features of the ZX Station is the ease of access to the inside of the processing unit.
Document# 27-0007UM Issued 11/00 Rev . 1.0 25 CLEAN FRONT P ANEL WARNING: Be sure to turn off the power before performing any maintenance on the 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.
Document# 27-0007UM Issued 11/00 Rev . 1.0 26 FRONT P ANEL P ower 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 Station next to power plug is on.
Document# 27-0007UM Issued 11/00 Rev . 1.0 27 The exact specifications may vary , depending on the combination of compo - nents ordered for the ZX Station. Dimensions 7.00 H x 17.5 W x 19.0 D W eight 24 lbs . P ower 9 0 - 132 vac or 180 - 264 VAC (switchable) 250 watts max.
Document# 27-0007UM Issued 11/00 Rev . 1.0 A ppendix WARRANTY 28 1 Y ear Extended W arranty Extent of Limited W arranty 1. Z Microsystems, Inc. (Z Micro) warrants to the end-user that Z Micro prod- ucts will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a specified time after the date of purchase.
Document# 27-0007UM Issued 11/00 Rev . 1.0 WARRANTY 29 A ppendix United States, as well as some governments outside the United States (including provinces in Canada), may: Preclude the disclaimers and.
Document# 27-0007UM Issued 11/00 Rev . 1.0 A ppendix WARRANTY 30 How long does it take? Y our equipment should be returned 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).
Document# 27-0007UM Issued 11/00 Rev . 1.0 Z Microsystems has achieved full Y2K Compliance. In late 1997, the company s senior management assigned a Y2K Project T eam that consists of a cross -func.
Document# 27-0007UM Issued 11/00 Rev . 1.0 Suppor t NOTE: If possible, stay by the computer . The Z Microsystems T echnical Support Representa- tive may wish to go through the problem over the telephone. 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.
Document# 27-0007UM Issued 11/00 Rev . 1.0 If the Z Microsystems T echnical 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.
Document# 27-0007UM Issued 11/00 Rev . 1.0 Z Microsystems, Inc. 5945 Pacific Center Blvd., Suite 509 San Diego, CA 92121 Phone: (858) 657-1000 Fax; (858) 657-1001 Website: www.
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