HP 2600fx Optical Disk Drive - Manual (Page 18)

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Connecting to the Host Computer
When you are ready to connect the optical disk drive to your host computer, note
the following cautions. Then complete the steps below.
1. Make sure the power is switched off on both the computer and the
optical disk drive.
2. Connect a SCSI cable from the optical disk drive to the host or to the
last peripheral which has been daisy-chained.
3. Connect a SCSI terminator to the last device in the chain.
4. Plug one end of the power cord into the AC line connector on the back
of the optical disk drive and the other end into the power outlet.
5. Press the power switch on the rear of the optical disk drive so that it is
in the “ON” position.
6. Switch on the power to the host computer.
Caution
Perform a full system backup prior to connecting the optical disk drive to the host com-
puter 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 inserted disks before moving the drive. Damage to the optical mechanism can
occur if the drive is moved or bumped while the power is off and a disk is inserted.
Note
The length of the SCSI cable cannot exceed 6 meters, including the internal cable length
of all peripherals on the SCSI bus. The optical disk drive internal cable length is 0.3 m.