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-2424 for connection to hard drives and backup solutions.
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 those available from TASCAM listed below for use with TASCAM distributed external drive enclosures.
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 Supported SCSI Cables •...
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 RJR100-SWU2X/B Carrier Only: RJR100-CSW/B RJR100-CSWU2X/B Ultra 160 Data Express System Frame &...
Remember to un-mount (SHIFT+MOUNT) before removing any StorCase carriers from the MX-2424 to avoid data corruption and system errors. To re-mount the drive carrier, lock it and press the MOUNT key. Note that Rhino Jr. and Data Express systems are not cross compatible.
SCSI Connection Matrix MX-2424 Approved SCSI Configurations Internal Drive Front HD Front Front Front HD Data Int HD Tape Rhino Jr Express Ultra 2 * Each Storcase device in this configuration MUST use an Isolator Board # Each external SCSI cable may not exceed 1.5 ft. each in length.
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 the proper adapter (ADP-9053). 3. Only Approved SCSI devices should be connected to the MX-2424 in approved configurations. For a list of currently approved SCSI devices check the TASCAM web site at This list will be updated as needed.
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MX-2424 with standard internal hard drive and single ended backup device (DVD-RAM or Travan) in MX-2424 with standard internal hard drive and single ended backup device (DVD-RAM or Travan) in MX-2424 with standard internal hard drive and single ended backup device (DVD-RAM or Travan) in the front bay.
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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.
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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 an external Orb drive.
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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.
SCSI devices connected at one time as shown in the preceding diagrams. *The MX-2424 has its own SCSI ID assigned to it. The Max Number of SCSI Devices refers to internal devices, external devices and the MX-2424 itself. The internal drive in the MX-2424 is assigned at the factory to use ID 0.
MX-2424. When a SCSI chain consists of LVD devices The MX-2424 must use an LVD/SE Terminator on the last device. When a SCSI chain contains single ended wide or narrow SCSI devices, the MX-2424 must use an active terminator on the last device.