Connecting External Scsi Devices - Yamaha A3000 Owner's Manual

Connecting external SCSI devices

Connecting external SCSI devices
This section explains how to connect external devices such as external hard disk drives, MO
drives, or CD-ROM drives.
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Important
• Before connecting SCSI devices, be sure to turn off the power of the A3000 and all
connected equipment. If the power is on while connections are being made, the A3000
or SCSI devices can be damaged.
• SCSI devices are distinguished by a SCSI ID number of 0—7. If two or more devices
have the same SCSI ID number, the SCSI devices will not function correctly.
• Don't forget to attach a terminator to the last SCSI device in the daisy-chain.
• Use as short a SCSI cable as possible. Using long cables can cause unreliable opera-
tion. (In general, the total cable length including the cables inside the A3000 should
be less than 6 meters (approximately 18 feet).)
• Use good-quality SCSI cables. Poor-quality cables can cause unreliable operation.
• Hard disks and MO disks will be formatted by the A3000. If you wish to use a hard disk
or MO disk that was being used by a computer, you will need to perform the format
operation after connecting and powering-on the disk.
• Some SCSI devices have only one SCSI connector. If you are using such a device,
connect it at the end of the daisy-chain.
Procedure
1. Use SCSI cables to daisy-chain the external SCSI devices.
There are several types of SCSI connector. Use SCSI cables appropriate for your devices.
Connect the power cable of the external SCSI device to an AC outlet.
2.