Task Warning
System Installation Install "Basic Software Extension" or "Enhanced Support
Facility"before operating the system. Without this package,
incorrect front panel operations and hardware errors may cause
the system to shutdown or destroy data.
Disk Expansion Unit Be sure to replace the power supply fan when installing the
Installation Disk Expansion Unit. Otherwise, the system will shutdown or
disk units will deteriorate due to a temperature rise in the
M200 main cabinet caused by insufficient cooling.
Disk Expansion Unit If the installing location (slot) is not set or set
Installation incorrectly, the disk drive may not be hot-swappable.
Data may be destroyed as a result of inadvertently replacing
the different disk drive. Be sure to set the installing
location (slot) correctly.
Also, while replacing or initializing NVRAM, set the
installing location again.
Normal Operation Do not set the AC main line switch to OFF, not disconnect
the power cable or RCI cable while the GP7000F main cabinet
is powered on, unless absolutely necessary. Otherwise, the
data may be destroyed in the disk units.
Normal Operation Do not set the AC main line switch to OFF, nor disconnect
the power cable or RCI cable while the GP7000F main cabinet
is powered on, unless absolutely necessary. Otherwise, the
data in the disk units may be destroyed.
Replacing Disk Drives When replacing the disk unit,take the following precautions.
If these precautions are not observed, the disk unit or its
data may be destroyed.
Formatting Disk Drives Carefully proceed formatting a disk drive. Once formatting
a disk drive, data on the disk never restored, if you don't
have backup files.
Handling Floppy Disks Do not eject a floppy disk while the access LED is on, other
wise the floppy disk or the data on the diskette may be
destroyed.
For information on the handling method, see Table 11.2,
"Handling floppy disks."
Ejecting DAT cartridge Data destruction: Do not press the eject switch during an
operation (when the tape LED is blinking). If the eject
switch is held down for about 5 seconds or pressed 3 times
within a 5 minutes period, the forced ejection function may
execute and the data being written may be destroyed.
Handling DAT cartridge When using the data cartridge (DAT), take the following
precautions. If these precautions are not observed, the
DAT unit or its data may be destroyed.
Storing 8-mm cartridge When using or storing the data cartridge, take the following
precautions. If these precautions are not taken, the data
on 8-mm tape may be destroyed.
Ejecting QIC cartridge Data destruction: Do not press the eject switch during an
operation. The forced ejection function may operate and
data being written may be destroyed.
Storing QIC cartridge When using or storing the data cartridge, take the following
precautions. If these precautions are not taken, the QIC
tape unit or its data may be destroyed.
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