Tascam teac professional division mx-2424 24-bit 24-track hard disk recorder mx-2424 version 2.1 scsi instructions.
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3 scsi terminology it is important to understand some scsi basics before adding drives to an mx-2424. The first step in this understanding is familiarity with a few simple terms. Scsi stands for small computer system interface. This is the data transfer method and physical connection used by the mx-...
4 scsi cables/terminators there is a considerable difference in quality and performance of cables used to connect scsi devices. Low quality cables may cause data transmission errors, file corruption and system malfunctions. It is important to always use high quality scsi cables & terminators such as...
5 paralan corporation www.Paralan.Com 4655 ruffner st. San diego, ca 92111 (858)-560-7266 supported scsi cables: • 68-pin to 68-pin high density scsi cable for lvd and wide use, 3 ft. P/n: sq-9-9-3 storcase technology www.Storcase.Com 17600 newhope st. Fountain valley, ca 92708 (800) 435-0642 suppor...
6 removable “hot-swappable” scsi solutions the following “hot-swappable” storcase scsi carrier/frame systems are approved for use with the mx-2424 when configured according to the diagrams on the following pages: rhino jr. System frame & carrier: rjr100-sw/b (wide) rjr100-swu2x/b (ultra 2) carrier o...
7 mounting/un-mounting drive in removable carriers when drives are installed in storcase carrrier/frames, the mx-2424 can mount and un-mount removable drives without required a system reboot. Remember to un-mount (shift+mount) before removing any storcase carriers from the mx-2424 to avoid data corr...
8 scsi connection matrix mx-2424 approved scsi configurations internal drive external drive int hd front dvd front tape front hd rhino jr front hd data express ultra 2 front hd data express 160 ext dvd ext tape ext hd rhino jr ext hd data express ultra 2 ext hd data express 160 ext orb notes 1 1 1 1...
9 scsi rules there are a few rules that must be considered when connecting scsi devices to the mx-2424: 1. Narrow (8-bit) devices connected externally to the mx-2424 must be connected at the end of the scsi chain. 2. Narrow (8-bit) devices may be installed in the front panel bay of the mx-2424 with ...
10 mx-2424 with standard internal hard drive and single ended backup device (dvd-ram or travan) in the front bay. Mx-2424 with standard internal hard drive and single ended backup device (dvd-ram or travan) in external 68-pin case. Mx-2424 with standard internal hard drive and single ended backup de...
11 mx-2424 with standard internal hard drive, single ended backup device (dvd-ram or travan) in the front bay and two external hard drives. Mx-2424 with standard internal hard drive, single ended backup device (dvd-ram or travan) in the front bay and external orb drive. Mx-2424 with standard interna...
12 mx-2424 with standard internal hard drive, second hard drive in the front bay and a single-ended backup device (dvd-ram or travan) in an external 68-pin case. Mx-2424 with standard internal hard drive, second hard drive in the front bay and a single-ended backup device (dvd-ram or travan) in an e...
13 mx-2424 with standard internal hard drive, second hard drive installed in the front bay and two hard drives connected in external 68-pin cases. Mx-2424 with standard internal hard drive and three hard drives connected in external 68-pin cases..
14 mx-2424 with internal hard drive removed/disconnected and four hard drives connected externally in 68-pin cases. Scsi cable length the total cable length of a scsi chain includes the internal cabling in the mx-2424 itself, all carriers and drive bays connected and the cable used to connect betwee...
15 proper termination a terminator provides electrical circuitry at the end of a scsi chain to prevent the reflection of electrical signals when they reach the end of the chain. The scsi bus requires termination only at the end of the scsi chain. The mx-2424 includes an internal terminator as standa...
