RRD43 CD-ROM Disk Drive for BA400-Based VAX 4000 Systems

This document, "RRD43 CD-ROM Disc Drive Operation Information," provides detailed procedures for operating the RRD43 CD-ROM drive specifically within BA400-based VAX 4000 systems. It is intended for system operators and users of the RRD43.

The manual is divided into two main sections:

1. Introduction: This section offers a general description of the RRD43 as a read-only compact disc drive designed to read industry-standard 600 MB compact discs. It also provides comprehensive specifications, including its half-height optical CD-ROM design, 600 MB capacity, 320 ms average access time, dual transfer rates (1X at 150 KB/s and 2X at 300 KB/s), and variable rotational speeds.
2. Operation: This section details the RRD43's front panel controls and indicators (such as the eject button, busy LED, manual eject hole, and disc tray). It provides step-by-step instructions for core operational tasks:
   • Inserting a compact disc into the drive.
   • Removing a compact disc from the drive.
   • Manually removing a compact disc, for example, in the event of a power failure, by using a straightened paper clip.