The Manager program performs several important disk management functions including:
•Changing the SCSI ID on many models
•Updating the driver software
•Creating Drawers
•Setting Passwords
•Locking (Write Protecting) Drawers
•Initializing the DataFrame
•Testing the operation of the DataFrame
These are described briefly below. A full explanation of these functions is found in the DataFrame Users Manual.
If you have a problem or question not covered in the manual, consult your SuperMac Authorized Dealer or contact SuperMac Technical Support. SuperMac Technical Support may be reached by phone in the United States at 1-408-245-0646 between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM (Pacific Time) Monday through Friday. Contact SuperMac Technical Support on-line on CompuServe, GEnie, CONNECT, or the SuperMac BBS at 1-408-773-4500 (N-8-1-FULL).
•• Changing the SCSI ID
Each device connected to the SCSI port on the back of the Macintosh must have a unique ID or address numbered from 0 to 6. If two devices are set to the same address, neither will work. External DataFrames are set at the factory to ID 4 and internal DataFrames are set to ID 0. Many DataFrame models use Manager to change the SCSI ID under software control, while other models use a hardware SCSI switch (external DataFrames) or jumpers (internal XP200i only). A manual addendum is included with your DataFrame explaining how to set the SCSI ID if it is NOT set with the Manager. Remember, always turn off the power to all devices before connecting any SCSI cables.
To change the SCSI ID of a software-selectable DataFrame:
Run the Manager program, select your DataFrame and click the Set ID button. A screen will appear allowing you to select a new ID by clicking on the new number and clicking OK. Depending on the specific drive model, the ID change will take affect immediately or after the DataFrame is powered down. (The Set ID screen will tell you if you must power down to take effect.)
To change the SCSI ID of a hardware-selectable external DataFrame:
Turn the DataFrame off. Set the new ID by pressing the up and down buttons on the SCSI switch on the rear of the DataFrame, making sure that all SCSI devices have unique ID values. Restart the Macintosh.
To change the SCSI ID of the DataFrame XP200i:
Shutdown the Macintosh. Remove the XP200i. Set the jumpers according to the manual addendum included with the XP200i.
•• Updating the Driver Software
The "Driver" is special system software that controls communication between the Macintosh and the DataFrame. It does not appear anywhere as a file, but is written to a special part of the DataFrame. You can check the version of the driver installed on any DataFrame by running Manager, selecting the DataFrame and choosing Get Info. The driver version matches the version of Manager that was last used to Initialize or Update the drive.
If you have other DataFrames on your system, update all of them to driver version 4.1. Do this by running Manager, selecting the DataFrame to update, and clicking Update.
•• Creating Drawers/Setting Protection levels
Your DataFrame must be reinitialized to create Drawers. Once the DataFrame is set up for Drawers, Drawers may be added and removed as desired. DataFrame Drawers are true SCSI partitions compatible with all Apple guidelines and software. To be compatible, they must be hard partitions. This means that once a drawer is created its size cannot be changed. It can be removed and a Drawer of a different size created in the available space. Try to anticipate your needs as best as possible when first creating Drawers. It is okay to leave extra free space to create new drawers later.
Be sure to completely back up all information stored on the DataFrame with DiskFit before initializing, as the entire DataFrame will be erased. After the Manager has completely reinitialized and verified the DataFrame, a choice is presented to set up your DataFrame to use multiple Drawers or a standard disk. Choose Drawers. You now see the Drawer control box where an initial Drawer is tentatively sized at one-third of the total disk capacity as shown on the Drawer wheel. It can be resized by dragging its handle. Add additional Drawers by choosing Add Drawer from the Drawers menu. Each Drawer is shown on the Drawer wheel and in the Drawer list box.
To select options for each Drawer, double-click on the the Drawer's wedge in the Drawer wheel or its entry in the Drawer list box. The Drawer Info box appears. You can set several options including protection level. The exact size may be entered in kilobytes.
If you turn Startup Automatically off, you will have to manually mount the Drawer when needed. Mounting refers to whether the icon for a Drawer or disks is visible on the desktop and whether the volume is available for opening and saving files. (To mount a Drawer which is not currently mounted, choose Mount Drawer from the Drawers menu or use the ManagerCDEV as described in the DataFrame Users Manual.)
After a Drawer has been created and files dragged in, you can return to the Drawer Info box and set it to Locked. This will prevent writing or erasing any files for that Drawer. It is recommended that you keep application programs in a locked Drawer to prevent accidental deletions or virus attacks. (Note that some applications write to themselves and won't work correctly when their partition is locked.)
When Drawer options are selected, click OK. Do the same for the other Drawers as needed. When you are done, clicking OK in the Drawers control box will cause the Drawer to be locked in place and initialized.
•• Initializing the DataFrame
The DataFrame comes already initialized. It is not normally necessary to initialize, and in fact this will erase all information stored. It is necessary to reinitialize to create Drawers as described above. Initializing verifies the entire media and presents a completely clean surface. Be sure to backup all files with DiskFit before initializing. If you have already created Drawers on the DataFrame, you must back up the contents of each Drawer onto a seperate SmartSet before initializing.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT initialize your DataFrame with any software other than the DataFrame Manager program from SuperMac. DataFrame performance is already optimized, and doing so could cause Manager and your locked utility software to no longer recognize the DataFrame.
•• Testing the DataFrame
Select Test Drive from the File menu of the Manager to test the operations of the DataFrame. A dialog will inform you of the results of the test. If a bad data block should be found, the Manager will ask you if you want to complete minor repairs. This will lock it out so it will not be used in the future. If more serious problems are found, you will be instructed to contact your SuperMac Authorized Dealer for more complete diagnosis.
