Rockwell Automation 1770-M12 Mass Storage Systems - Manual (Page 4)

Chapter
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Before You Begin
Read this chapter before you install your mass storage system. It will tell you
how to use this manual properly and efficiently.
We designed a family of mass storage systems with Winchester technology that
interfaces with other Allen-Bradley products. you can store large quantities of
data on hard disk or micro-floppy diskettes. There are three unique mass
storage systems. This manual describes each system, what they connect to, and
summarizes how they interface.
We assume that you:
are familiar with fundamental computer technology
have access to our related publications through a local sales engineer or
distributor.
To make this manual easier to read and understand, we avoid repeating product
names and acronym definitions wherever possible. We refer to:
1770-M10 Universal Mass Storage System as “1770-M10 system”
1770-M11 Processor Mass Storage System as “1770-M11 system”
1770-M12 PC/M Mass Storage System as “1770-M12 system”
Random Access Memory as “RAM”
Disk Memory Interface Module as “DMIM”
This manual contains a glossary that will help you familiarize yourself with
technical terms related to the mass storage systems. For a list of PC words and
their definitions, contact your Allen-Bradley sales engineer or distributor for
publication SD60.
We refer to related products throughout this manual. Table 1.A lists each
product with its catalog number for your ordering convenience.
Important
Purpose
Audience
Vocabulary
Products with Their Catalog
Numbers