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RWZ52 Optical Disk Drive
User's Guide
Order Number: EK-RWZ52-UG. A01

Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts

April 1994
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Contents

Drive Characteristics

1-1

Features of the RWZ52 Multifunction Optical Disk Drive .......................................................1-2
Performance Characteristics ....................................................................................................1-3
Media Characteristics ..............................................................................................................1-4
Interface ..................................................................................................................................1-4
Environmental Specifications ..................................................................................................1-5
AC Power Requirements (Standalone) .....................................................................................1-5
Reliability and Service.............................................................................................................1-6
Physical Characteristics ...........................................................................................................1-6

Setting up the RWZ52

2-1

Preparing the environment.......................................................................................................2-1
Clearance requirements.....................................................................................................2-1
Location requirements ......................................................................................................2-1
Rear panel features ..................................................................................................................2-2
To set the SCSI ID............................................................................................................2-3
To set the operation mode................................................................................................. 2-4
Connecting to the host computer..............................................................................................2-5
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................2-6

Using Optical Disks

3-1

Choosing an optical disk..........................................................................................................3-2
Labeling an optical disk cartridge ............................................................................................3-3
Write-protecting an optical disk...............................................................................................3-4
Maintaining an optical disk in good condition .........................................................................3-5

Operating the RWZ52

4-1

Identifying front panel features................................................................................................ 4-2
To manually eject a cartridge .................................................................................................. 4-3

Software Applications For The RWZ52

5-1

Product Numbers Options and Supplies

A-1

Figures
Rear Panel Features ................................................................................................................. 2-2
Proper Label Positions............................................................................................................. 3-3
Write-Protect Button Location................................................................................................. 3-4
Front Panel Features ................................................................................................................ 4-1

Tables
RWZ52 Supported Options...................................................................................................... 5-2
Optical Library Products Matrix ............................................................................................. A-1
Basic Supplies and Reorderable Parts ..................................................................................... A-2
Related Documentation .......................................................................................................... A-3

Preface
Purpose of This Guide
This guide provides information on setting up and using the RWZ52
Optical Disk Drive.

Who Should Use This Guide
This guide is written for owners and users of the RWZ52 Optical Disk
Drive.

Structure of This Guide
This guide is organized as follows:
Chapter 1: Drive Characteristics - This chapter provides an overview
of the RWZ52 Optical disk drive. Included are tables listing the drive's
physical, environmantal, electrical, reliability, and performance
specifications.
Chapter 2: Setting up the RWZ52 - Instructions on choosing a location,
configuring the drive, and connecting it to the host computer are
contained in this chapter.
Chapter 3: Using Optical Disks - This chapter explains how to label
and write-protect optical disks. In addition, suggestions are provided for
the proper care and handling of disks.
Chapter 4: Operating the RWZ52 - The front panel features are
described in this chapter. A procedure for manually ejecting a cartridge
is included as well.

Chapter 5: Software Applications for the RWZ52 - This chapter
provides a summary of some of the supported software applications and
operating systems available for the RWZ52.
Appendix A: Product Numbers, Options, and Supplies -Tables are
supplied listing part numbers for Digitals family of optical disk products,
order numbers for media and supplies, and order numbers for related
documentation.

1
Drive Characteristics
This chapter provides information on the following topics:
•

product features

•

performance characteristics

•

media characteristics

•

environmental specifications

•

power requirements

•

service specifications

•

physical characteristics

1-1

Drive Characteristics

Features of the RWZ52 Multifunction Optical Disk Drive
High Performance
•

23 millisecond average seek time

•

8 millisecond average latency

•

1000 Kbytes/second data transfer rate for reads

•

500 Kbytes/second data transfer rate for writes

•

less than 3 second media load and spin-up time

•

Digital Signal Processor based servo - intelligent servo system for
faster seeks and lower error rates

•

split optics - lighter optical head for faster and more accurate data
access

•

caching - full read and write caching for optimizing system
performance

Industry Standard Compliance
•

5.25 inch industry standard media (ISO and ANSI)

•

Continuous composite format

Superior Reliability

1-2

•

100,000 hours MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)

•

1,200,000 MSBF (Mean Swaps Between Failure - Autochanger only)

Drive Characteristics

Performance Characteristics
650 MByte Disks

1.3 GByte Disks

Seek Times
Average Seek
Full Stroke
Short Seek(across 2.2 Mbyte)
Single track(track-to-track)

23.5 ms
45 ms
5 ms
2 ms

23.5 ms
45 ms
4 ms
2 ms

Average Latency
Average Access Time
Spindle Rotational Speed

8.3 ms
31.8 ms
3600 rpm

12.5 ms
36 ms
2400 rpm

Data Transfer Rates
Reads (max. sustained)

1.0 Mbytes/sec.

Writes (max. sustained)

0.5 Mbytes/sec.

Burst (synchronous)
Burst (asynchronous)
Buffer size
Read buffering
Write buffering

5 Mbytes/sec.
3 Mbytes/sec.
512 Kbytes
Read aheads
Immediate
Reporting Write Reordering

Up to 1.6
Mbytes/sec.
Up to 0.8
Mbytes/sec.
5 Mbytes/sec.
3 Mbytes/sec.
512 Kbytes
Read aheads
Immediate
Reporting Write Reordering

less than 1 per 1014
bytes

Read/Write Error Rate

Media Load/Unload Times (Autochanger)
Load (including spin up)
2.8 sec. avg.
Unload (including spin down)
1.4 sec. avg.

2.3 sec. avg.
1.4 sec. avg.

Media Load/Unload Times (Standalone)
Load (including spin up)
3.8 sec. avg.
Unload (including spin down)
2.3 sec. avg.

3.3 sec. avg.
2.3 sec. avg.

1-3

Drive Characteristics

Media Characteristics
650MByte Disks

1.3GByte Disks

650 Mbytes
(325/side)
594 Mbytes
(297/side)
10241/512
31/17
18751
18751

1.3 Gbytes (650/side)

Rewritable media format

Continuous
Composite
conforming to
ISO/IEC 10089A;
ANSI X3.212

ECMA-184; ISO/IEC
DIS 13549 (draft)

Write-Once media format

Continuous
Composite writeonce (CCW)
conforming to
ISO/IEC DIS 11560;
ANSI X3.220

ECMA-184; ISO/IEC
DIS 13549 (draft)

Media Life

30 years

SCSI-2 single-ended

Formatted Capacity
1024 Bytes/sector disks
512 Bytes/sector disks
Bytes per sector
Sector per track
Physical tracks per surface
Logical tracks per surface

Interface

1Digital supports 512 byte sectors only!

1-4

1.2 Gbytes (600/side)
10241/512
31/17
21600
37594

Drive Characteristics

Environmental Specifications
Shock
Operating (@11 ms)
Non-Operating
Vibration (5-500Hz)
Operating
Non-Operating
Random
Swept-sine

2 g, transparent
25 g, no damage

0.5 g rms
3 g rms
1 g (0 to peak)

Altitude
Operating
Non-Operating

7,620 m (25,000 ft.)
15,300 m (50,000 ft.)

Temperature
Operating
Non-Operating
Gradient

10 degrees to 40 degrees C
-40 degrees to 60 degrees C
10 degrees C/hour

Humidity
Operating
Non-Operating
Maximum wet bulb

5 to 90 percent
5 to 95 percent
29 degrees C

AC Power Requirements (Standalone)
Line Voltage
Line Frequency
Power Consumption

100 to 240 Vac
50 to 60 Hz
30 W typical, 50 W maximum

1-5

Drive Characteristics

Reliability and Service
Preventive Maintenance
Mean Time Between Failures
Cartridge load/unload cycles

None required
100,000 poweron hours
1,200,000 (autochanger only)

Physical Characteristics

1-6

Drive Dimensions (Embedded)
Height
Width
Depth
Weight(Net)

82.5 mm (3.25 in.)
146 mm (5.75 in.)
203.2 mm (8 in.)
2.7 kg. (6.0 lb.)

Drive Dimensions (Standalone)
Height
Width
Depth
Weight(Net)
Weight(Shipping)

146 mm (5.8 in.)
174 mm (6.9 in.)
280 mm (11 in.)
4.98 kg. (11 lb.)
6.33 kg. (14 lb.)

2
Setting up the RWZ52
This chapter discusses the environment, hardware and procedures that
are necessary to connect a Digital Equipment Corporation RWZ52 to the
host computer:
•

preparing the environment

•

understanding the rear panel

•

setting up the optical disk drive address

•

choosing the operation mode

•

connecting the drive to the host system

•

preparing the host computer for use with the RWZ52

•

troubleshooting

Preparing the environment
The following environmental factors should be considered for optimal
performance of the RWZ52.

Clearance requirements
A minimum of 70-80 mm (3 in.) is required behind the rear panel and in
front of the optical disk drive to allow air circulation.

Location requirements
Position the drive away from sources of particulate contamination such
as frequently-used doors and walkways, printers, stacks of supplies that
collect dust, and smoke-filled rooms.

2-1

Setting up the RWZ52

Rear panel features
Identify the following rear panel features before you connect the RWZ52
to the host system.
Figure 2-1: Rear Panel Features

1
2
3
1
0

4
5
The following numbers correspond to the numbers in the drawing on the
previous page.
1
2

2-2

SCSI ID switch
Operation mode
switch
SCSI connectors

4
5

Power connector
On/Off switch

Used to set the SCSI ID.
Used to choose the operating mode. Refer to "To set
the operation mode" on page 0-4
Two connectors that allow SCSI devices to be daisychained. If no other SCSI device exists on the chain
after the optical drive, a terminator must be
connected to the unused connector.
Connection for the power cord.
Used to switch power on or off.

Setting up the RWZ52

To set the SCSI ID
Follow these steps to set the SCSI ID.
CAUTION:
Before disconnecting power to any device on the
SCSI bus, verify that the bus is inactive.
Switching off power while the SCSI bus is active
can result in data loss or indeterminate bus
states.
Step 1:Make sure the power to the drive is switched off.
Step 2:Locate the SCSI ID switch on the rear panel of the disk drive.
Refer to Rear panel features.
Step 3:Set the SCSI ID by pushing in on the button directly above or
below the address window with a small screwdriver or the point
of a pen. (A small screwdriver was shipped with the RWZ52.) The
button above the window decreases the number by one; the
button below the window increases the number by one.
NOTE:
If you change the SCSI ID, you must power cycle
the drive so that the drive recognizes the new ID.
You may also need to reboot the host system.

2-3

Setting up the RWZ52

To set the operation mode
The mode selection switch designates in which mode the RWZ52
operates.
Select 0 to operate the RWZ52 as a Digital recognized device. This is the
default mode.
Select 1 to operate the RWZ52 as a Hewlett Packard (Model 1300T)
recognized device.
Digital recommends operating the RWZ52 as a Digital recognized device.
Hewlett Packard mode is available for use with systems and applications
that do not recognize the RWZ52.
To change the operation mode, push in on the button directly above or
below the operation mode window with a small screwdriver or the point
of a pen. (A small screwdriver was shipped with the RWZ52.) The button
above the window decreases the number by one; the button below the
window increases the number by one.
NOTE:
If you change the operation mode, you must
power cycle the drive so that the drive recognizes
the new mode. You may also need to reboot the
host system.

2-4

Setting up the RWZ52

Connecting to the host computer
When you are ready to connect the RWZ52 to your host computer, note
the following cautions, then complete the steps below.
CAUTION:
•
•

•

Perform a full system backup prior to
connecting the optical disk drive to the host
computer for full data protection.
Verify that the bus is inactive before
disconnecting power to any device on the
SCSI bus. Shutting off any device while the
SCSI bus is active can result in data loss or
indeterminate bus states.
Remove an inserted disk before the drive is
moved. Damage to the optical read/write
mechanism can occur if the drive is moved or
bumped while the power is off and a disk is
inserted.

Step 1.Make sure the power is switched off on both the computer and
the optical disk drive.
Step 2.Connect a SCSI cable from the RWZ52 to the host or to the last
peripheral which has been daisy-chained.
Step 3.Connect a SCSI terminator to the last device in the chain.
NOTE:
The length of the SCSI cable cannot exceed 6
meters, including the internal cable length of all
peripherals on the SCSI bus. The RWZ52
internal cable length is .3 m.
Step 4.Plug one end of the power cord into the AC line connector on the
back of the RWZ52 and the other end into the power outlet.
Step 5.Press in the power switch on the rear of the RWZ52 so that it is
in the "ON" position.
Step 6.Switch on the power to the host computer.
2-5

Setting up the RWZ52
NOTE:
For some host computers to recognize the optical
disk drive, the power to the disk drive must be
switched on before the power to the host
computer.
Step 7.Install the drivers appropriate to your host system, if necessary.

Troubleshooting
If you are having problems with the RWZ52, check to make sure:
•

the power cord connection is tight

•

the SCSI cables are connected properly

•

the power switch located on the rear panel is ON

•

the software drivers are loaded properly

If none of the above actions remedy the problem, contact a service
representative.

2-6

3
Using Optical Disks
The optical disks that you use in the RWZ52 are an integral part of the
storage process. This chapter provides information on the following
topics:
•

choosing an optical disk

•

labeling an optical disk

•

maintaining an optical disk

•

write-protecting an optical disk
NOTE:
For optimum performance and reliability, Digital
recommends the use of Digital-labeled optical
disks which have been fully tested for use with
Digital's optical products. These disks can be
purchased through any Digital-authorized
dealer, or ordered through Digital Direct. See
Table A-3 on page A-2 for ordering information.

3-1

Using Optical Disks

Choosing an optical disk
Optical disks are available in two capacities, 650 Mbytes and 1.3 Gbytes.
The RWZ52 can read from and write to both 650-Mbyte disks and 1.3Gbyte disks. However, RWZ52 users should choose 1.3 Gbyte optical
disks to receive maximum storage capacity.
Two types of optical disks are available: rewritable disks and write-once
disks. To choose which type of disk to use, consider these points:
•

Rewritable optical disks - data can be repeatedly written and erased.

•

Write-once optical disks - data can be written only once, and the data
cannot be altered or erased. If you have a need for data security and
audit trails, write-once disks may be your disk choice.

•

Both rewritable and write-once disks come in two sector sizes:1024
bytes/sector and 512 bytes/sector. The sector size you choose depends
upon what type of operating system you are running on your
computer, and which software package you have chosen. Digital
operating systems support 512 byte sectors only. Refer to your
computer system documentation or your optical driver software
documentation to see which format is supported on your computer.
The information is probably listed under optical disk sector size or
optical disk format.
NOTE:
Do not use write-once disks in a computer system
that does not support write-once disks. Check
your computer system reference manuals to
determine the disk types that are supported.

3-2

Using Optical Disks

Labeling an optical disk cartridge
Make it a practice to label your optical disk cartridges. You are provided
adhesive labels with each disk for this purpose. Here are some
suggestions for labeling:
•

date of format or initialization

•

disk owner (e.g. group/department, etc.)

•

storage purpose (e.g. backup, old version of operating system, etc.)

Apply the label to the optical disk in an area that does not obstruct the
movement of the metal shutter. On side A of an optical disk, the correct
label position is just to the left of the metal shutter; on side B, it is the
area just to the right of the metal shutter. See the figure below for
proper placement of labels on a disk.
CAUTION:
If a label is applied incorrectly, the disk cartridge
may get caught in the drive.

Figure 3-1: Proper Label Positions

3-3

Using Optical Disks

Write-protecting an optical disk
Each side of an optical disk can be write-protected by sliding the writeprotect button in the direction of the arrow on the cartridge.
With rewritable optical disks, the use of the write protect button ensures
data safety for files that have been previously written to the disk and
prevents any additional files being written to the disk.
With write-once optical disks, existing files cannot be altered or erased
regardless of whether or not the write-protect button has been set.
However, the use of the write-protect button will prevent any additional
files being written to a disk.
Figure 3-2: Write-Protect Button Location

3-4

Using Optical Disks

Maintaining an optical disk in good condition
Follow these guidelines to maintain your disk in good condition:
•

Do not expose the disk to extreme magnetic fields.

•

Do not expose the disk to dust particles.

•

Do not expose the disk to extreme temperatures or extreme
humidity.

•

Do not drop the disk.

•

Do not open the shutter and touch the disk surface.

•

Do not take the disk cartridge apart.

•

Do not clean the disk's surface.

•

Do not insert disks with loosely attached labels into the drive.

•

Remove the old label before applying a new one.

•

Store the disk in a clean, safe place when it is not in use.

3-5

4
Operating the RWZ52
This chapter explains the features used to operate the optical disk drive.
Figure 4-1: Front Panel Features

2
3
4
5
6

4-1

Operating the RWZ52

Identifying front panel features
The following numbers correspond to the numbers in Figure 4-1 on page
4-1.

4-2

1
2

Cartridge slot
Activity indicator

Fault indicator

Eject tool opening

Eject button

Power indicator

Opening for inserting optical cartridge.
Remains lit while a cartridge is loaded or unloaded,
during the powerup selftest sequence, and any time
the drive is being accessed. It also remains lit for
approximately two seconds when the eject button is
pressed.
Remains lit whenever a failure condition exists that
keeps the drive from operating normally.
An access hole for the eject tool. In an emergency,
such as a power outage, the cartridge can be manually
ejected by inserting the eject tool into this opening.
Read To manually eject a cartridge on the next page.
Pressed to eject the cartridge from the drive. The
cartridge does not eject if a SCSI Prevent/Allow Media
Removal command has been issued, or if power to the
drive is off.
Remains lit while the power is on.

Operating the RWZ52

To manually eject a cartridge
The RWZ52 does not automatically eject an optical cartridge if a power
failure occurs. An eject tool was shipped with the RWZ52 to eject a
cartridge manually.
Follow these steps to remove the cartridge from the optical drive:
Step 1.Disconnect all power to the drive.
Step 2.Insert the eject tool into the small round hole in the front panel of
the drive.
Step 3.Turn the eject tool in a clockwise direction (to the right) until the
disk is ejected through the front of the drive (approximately 20
complete rotations).
NOTE:
After ejecting a cartridge, the drive remains in
"eject position" until power is restored. At that
time, the drive automatically resets itself.

4-3

5
Software Applications For The RWZ52
The RWZ52 is supported on many hardware platforms and by several
software applications. The two most common applications are DEC
Optical Storage Desktop Software(OSDS) for OpenVMS VAX and AXP
on workstations and the CorelSCSI packages for PC platforms.
The DEC OSDS product provides OpenVMS applications and users the
functionality necessary to access Write Once Read Many(WORM) and
multifunction standalone (desktop) optical drives using the conventional
device, file, and record access services provided by the OpenVMS
Operating System. In most cases no changes will be required to existing
applications that use magnetic disk storage. The OpenVMS AXP version
of DEC OSMS provides local access to RW5xx autochangers using
rewritable media only at this time. The order number for DEC OSDS
can be found in Table A-2.
CorelSCSI version 2 will access, maintain and test up to seven devices
connected to a single host adaptor. It supports DOS, WINDOWS and
OS/2 operating systems. CorelSCSI Network Manager has the same
capabilities as version 2 with the addition of network support and faulttolerant protection for your network data. Both packages will support
512 and 1024 sector size media, however there is no 2048 sector WORM
support.

5-1

Software Applications For The RWZ52
Table 5-1 RWZ52 Supported Options
Platform

Version

Interface

VAX

VMS 5.4-3 or higher

VAX

VMS 6.1 or higher

AXP

VMS 1.5 or higher

CI VAX

VMS 5.5-2 and 6.1
only
MS-DOS 4.0 or
higher Windows 3.1
OS/2 2.0 or higher

Direct SCSI
host adapter
Direct SCSI
host adapter
Direct SCSI
host adapter
HSC/K.SCSI

PC
Networks

Novell NetWare 3.11
and 3.12

Direct SCSI
host adapter
Direct SCSI
host adapter
Direct SCSI
host adapter

WORM*
MODE
Y
N
N
N
Y
Y
Y

Software
Package
OSDS OpenVMS
VAX
None needed for
rewritable mode
OSDS OpenVMS
AXP
None needed for
rewritable mode
CorelSCSI
Version 2
CorelSCSI
Version 2
CorelSCSI
Network
Manager

* WORM functionality for the RWZ52 standalone drive connected to workstations is only

supported on a non-clustered, VAX platform with OSDS OpenVMS VAX software. In the
future additional platforms and clustered environments may be supported using the OSDS
software. The Software Product Descriptions(SPDs) will always state the latest supported
options.

5-2

A
Product Numbers Options and Supplies
This appendix lists the product numbers and options for the Optical
Library, and the available supplies.
Table A-2: Optical Library Products Matrix
Model
Number
RW504-ZA

RW524-ZA

RW510-ZC

RW530-ZC

RW514-ZF

RW534-ZF

Description
A 10 gigabyte Optical Jukebox with a 16 disk slot capacity, one
mail slot, one 650 Mbyte multi-function drive, one auto
changer mechanism. Plus packaging, skid, ESD bag, and
accessory kit. Single ended SCSI.
A 20 gigabyte Optical Jukebox with a 16 disk slot capacity, one
mail slot, one 1.3 Gbyte multi-function drive, one auto changer
mechanism. Plus packaging, skid, ESD bag, and accessory kit.
Single ended SCSI.
A 20 gigabyte Optical Jukebox with a 32 disk slot capacity, one
mail slot, two 650 Mbyte multi-function drives, one auto
changer mechanism. Plus packaging, skid, ESD bag, and
accessory kit. Single ended SCSI.
A 40 gigabyte Optical Jukebox with a 32 disk slot capacity, one
mail slot, two 1.3 Gbyte multi-function drives, one auto
changer mechanism. Floor stand model Plus packaging, skid,
ESD bag, and accessory kit. Single ended SCSI.
A 57 gigabyte Optical Jukebox with a 88 disk slot capacity, one
mail slot, four 650 Mbyte multi-function drives, one auto
changer mechanism. Plus packaging, skid, ESD bag, and
accessory kit. Single ended SCSI.
A 114 gigabyte Optical Jukebox with a 88 disk slot capacity,
one mail slot, four 1.3 Gbyte multi-function drives, one auto
changer mechanism. Plus packaging, skid, ESD bag, and
accessory kit. Single ended SCSI.

A-1

Product Numbers Options and Supplies
RW516-ZF

RW536-ZF

RW516-UA
RW536-UA
RW524-UB
RW530-UB
RW536-UB
RW500-ZZ
RWZ52-AA
RWZ52-FA
RWZ52-VA

A 94 gigabyte Optical Jukebox with a 144 disk slot capacity,
one mail slot, four 650 Mbyte multi-function drives, one auto
changer mechanism. Plus packaging, skid, ESD bag, and
accessory kit. Single ended SCSI.
A 188 gigabyte Optical Jukebox with a 144 disk slot capacity,
one mail slot, four 1.3 Gbyte multi-function drives, one auto
changer mechanism. Plus packaging, skid, ESD bag, and
accessory kit. Single ended SCSI.
Slot upgrade kit only for (RW514 to RW516) Consists of 56
slots, controller and hardware. Plus packaging, and ESD bag.
Slot upgrade kit only for (RW534 to RW536) Consists of 56
slots, controller and hardware. Plus packaging, and ESD bag.
One drive 1.3 Gbyte upgrade kit only for RW504.
Two drive 1.3 Gbyte upgrade kit only for RW510.
Four drive 1.3 Gbyte upgrade kit only for RW514 or RW516.
Single ended to differential adapter and hardware. Plus
packaging, and ESD bag.
Embedded 1.3 Gbyte multi-function optical drive.
Tabletop 1.3 Gbyte multi-function optical drive.
Embedded 1.3 Gbyte multi-function optical drive mounted in a
StorageWorks container.

Table A-3: Basic Supplies and Reorderable Parts
Item
Rewritable Optical Disk (512 bytes/sector)
594 Mbytes per disk formatted
Rewritable Optical Disk (512 bytes/sector)
1.2 Gbytes per disk formatted
Write-Once Optical Disk (512 bytes/sector)
594 Mbytes per disk formatted
Write-Once Optical Disk (512 bytes/sector)
1.2 Gbytes per disk formatted
2.7m (9 ft) SCSI interface cable; Champ to
Honda connectors
0.9m (3 ft) SCSI jumper cable; Champ to
Champ connectors
1.8m (6 ft) SCSI interface cable
Single-ended SCSI terminator
Power cord
DEC Optical Storage Desktop Software (OSDS)

A-2

Part Number
RWX1K-01 (30-38754-01)
RWX5K-01 (30-38754-02)
RWX1K-02 (30-40952-01)
RWX5K-02 (30-38754-02)
BC09D-09 (Storage Server)
BC09K-03
BC06P-06 (17-02659-02)
H8574-A
RW1KA-AA
QL-OU9A9-AA

Product Numbers Options and Supplies
Table A-4: Related Documentation
Item
Optical Storage Desktop Software Installation Guide
Optical Storage Desktop Software User's Guide
Optical Storage Management Software Installation Guide
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Optical Library User's Guide
RWZ52 Optical Disk Drive User's Guide

Part Number
AA-PXYKB-TE
AA-PXYLB-TE
AA-PXYPB-TE
AA-PXYQB-TE
EK-D59SS-IN
EK-SOL10-SV
EK-MOL20-SV
EK-SS100-SV
EK-STSOP-SV2
EK-STSOP-UG
EK-RWZ52-UG

2Only for older model 10/20 jukeboxes shipped with (ninja) storage server systems.

A-3

Glossary
continuous composite

A format that describes the physical, optical, and data format
characteristics of a disk that complies with ISO DP 10089-2A.
daisy chain

A method of connecting devices in a serial manner which typically starts
from the host. The last device in the chain must be terminated.
device file

The file associated with an I/O device. Device files are read and written
just like ordinary files, but requests to read or write result in activation
of the associated device.
disk

See optical disk.
front panel

The part of the optical drive that includes a power indicator light,
indicator lights which display disk functions, and a place to insert and
remove disks.
magneto-optical (MO)

A type of optical technology which uses a laser to read from and write to
a magnetic layer on an MO disk. To write, a spot on the magnetic layer
is heated by a laser to a point where it can be magnetically altered by
the write magnetic head. To read, the light from the laser is reflected
from the spot. The magnetic alteration causes the light to be polarized in
one direction (interpreted as a "1") or the opposite direction (interpreted
as a "0").
Glossary-1

Glossary
multifunction drive

An optical disk drive that supports both rewritable and write-once
optical disks. The drive detects the disk type by reading a factorystamped code on the disk.
optical disk

A term synonymous with 5.25-inch magneto-optical disk. There are two
types of optical disks: rewritable and write-once.
read/write head

A part of the disk drive assembly that uses a laser and a magnet to read
and write data on the MO disk.
rear panel

The part of the optical drive that provides SCSI address selection
buttons, SCSI and power connections, mode selection switch, on/off
switch, and safety, part number and serial number labels.
rewritable optical

An optical disk technology in which data can be repeatedly written and
erased using magneto-optical reading and writing technology.
SCSI

An acronym for the Small Computer Systems Interface.
terminator

A resistor array device used for terminating a SCSI bus. A SCSI bus
must be ter- minated at its two physical ends. A peripheral device uses a
terminator only if it is at the end of the bus.
write-once optical

An optical disk technology available on multifunction drives. When a
write-once disk is inserted, the drive will write data, but will not write
over data that has been previously written.
write-protect

A method of preventing data from being written to a disk. A writeprotect tab is located on both sides of the optical disk cartridge to enable
write-protection on one or both surfaces of the disk.
Glossary-2

Index
A
address setting, 2-3

C
Cartridge labels, 3-3
connecting to the host computer, 2-5
connectors,
power, 2-2
SCSI, 2-2

E
environmental requirements, 2-1
clearance, 2-1
location, 2-1

F
Front Panel, 4-1

R
rear panel features, 2-2

S
SCSI,
connectors, 2-2
ID switch, 2-2

Index-1

Index
setting the ID, 2-3
setting the operation mode, 2-4
Switch
SCSI ID, 2-2
switches
operation mode, 2-2

W
Write-Protect Button, 3-4

Index-2