CD-ROM Disc Drive Information for VAX 4000 Model 100 Systems

This document is a user manual for the RRD43 CD-ROM Disc Drive, specifically providing information for its use with VAX 4000 Model 100 Systems. Published by Digital Equipment Corporation in March 1994, it serves as an informational guide rather than an installation guide.

Key contents of the document include:

• Description and Controls: An overview of the RRD43 as a read-only device capable of reading standard 600MB compact discs, Photo CDs, and functioning as an audio CD player. It details the front panel components, including the disc tray, busy LED, eject button, and emergency eject hole.
• Disc Handling Procedures: Step-by-step instructions, accompanied by illustrations, for inserting a compact disc into the RRD43 drive and for removing a disc.
• Manual Ejection: Instructions on how to manually eject a disc using the emergency eject hole, typically in case of a power failure.
• Drive Specifications: A comprehensive table outlining technical specifications such as capacity (600 MB), form factor (5 1/4 in), average access time (320 ms), transfer rates (1X and 2X), rotational speeds, environmental operating conditions (temperature and humidity), and power requirements.
• Ordering Information: Details on various RRD43 add-on options (e.g., embedded, tabletop versions), related documentation, and contact information for technical support and ordering additional materials from Digital Equipment Corporation.