RE: Old optical library - help!

It should connect via SCSI, you would just need to get the right cable -
probably looks like it has a big parallel printer port on the back?  If so,
that's old-flavor SCSI and you should be able to hook it right up (QAUTOCFG
*ON)

Is it under maintenance?  If not, read up on aligning the flipper and
whatnot - those are notorious for losing their alignment when sitting for a
long time.  Also, if you're feeling frisky you may want to check the tension
on the main belt that runs the screw-drive for up/down on the picker.  Those
can get loose, and although the picker will usually work when the belt is
cold, after using it for a while it will heat up, stretch,  and slip.

NOTE FROM EXPERIENCE:  DO *NOT* PUT HAND IN THE I/O SLOT TO REMOVE COVER.
Lost a few cuticles and a few ounces of blood over that - simply grab the
case on each side after all screws are out and pull back.  The i/o slot
looks like a nice handle to put your fingers in, but it'll bite.

Just some generalizations, but hope it is of some assistance.

jch

-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Jedrzejewicz @ San Pedro [mailto:TJedrzejewicz@xxxxxxxxxxxx] 
Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2003 4:48 PM
To: midrange-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Old optical library - help!


Folks -- 

We have an optical library (model 3995-C20).  The tag on the back shows it
manufactured in January of 1997.  It was connected to our old AS/400
(620) at one point, but never used.  It is not connected to our current
iSeries (820).

Apparently it was LAN-connected to the old 620, via an OS/2 PC.

Can anyone out there tell me if I can still use the device, how I would
connect it to my 820, or anything else that might help me figure out what to
do with this thing?

Thanks!
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