Installing the TZ86 Tabletop Cartridge Tape Subsystem

This document is an installation guide for the Digital Equipment Corporation TZ86 Tabletop Cartridge Tape Subsystem (EK-TZ86T-IG-001).

It provides step-by-step instructions for owners on how to successfully install the TZ86 subsystem, covering the following main areas:

1. Installation Setup: Details on unpacking the unit, selecting a suitable site (flat, sturdy, well-ventilated, non-dusty/humid), affixing foreign language decals if needed, and preparing the host system by powering it off and backing up data.
2. Physical Installation: Instructions on configuring the TZ86, which includes setting its SCSI ID (factory default is 0) and optionally disabling parity checking using internal switchpacks. It also guides users on connecting the SCSI signal cable and ensuring proper bus termination, as well as connecting the power cord.
3. Installation Testing: Steps to perform the Power-On Self-Test (POST) by powering on the TZ86, observing the sequential and blinking indicator lights for a successful test, and troubleshooting steps if POST fails (e.g., checking cable connections, SCSI termination). It also covers bringing up the host system to recognize the newly installed TZ86.
4. Troubleshooting: An appendix provides a chart of common problems, such as the host system not recognizing the TZ86 or power-up issues, along with recommended actions like checking SCSI ID uniqueness, cable connections, and bus termination.

The guide emphasizes that no special tools are required for installation (only a pen for switch settings) and directs users to the Tx86 Series Cartridge Tape Subsystem Owner's Manual for operational instructions after successful installation.