FIELD-READY
TranzStor
8X
User Manual
Z Microsystems
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
PAGE
Introduction ........................................................................................................ 4
About This Manual ............................................................................................ 4
Safety Precautions............................................................................................ 4
Product Description........................................................................................... 5
Installation ......................................................................................................... 6
Shipment Contents............................................................................................ 6
Required Tool.................................................................................................... 8
Preparations...................................................................................................... 8
Installation Precautions..................................................................................... 8
Rail Installation.................................................................................................. 9
8X RAID Installation.........................................................................................11
Cable Connections...........................................................................................12
Operations........................................................................................................13
Powering up TranzStor 8X ...............................................................................13
Establish Serial Connection.............................................................................13
Verify Channel Settings ...................................................................................14
Begin Quick Install Wizard...............................................................................15
Add New Logical Drive.....................................................................................17
Status Indicators ............................................................................................. 20
TP7 Description................................................................................................21
Inserting the TP7............................................................................................. 22
Removing the TP7 .......................................................................................... 23
Removing the Door ......................................................................................... 24
Replacing the Door ......................................................................................... 25
Maintenance ................................................................................................... 26
Cleaning the TranzStor 8X.............................................................................. 26
Replacing the Fan Assembly .......................................................................... 27
Troubleshooting............................................................................................... 28
Configuring the Channels After Reset ............................................................ 28
Drive Failures .................................................................................................. 34
Schematics for TranzStor 8X .......................................................................... 39
Appendix ..........................................................................................................41
Specifications...................................................................................................41
Replacements ..................................................................................................42
Warranties ...................................................................................................... 43
Customer Support........................................................................................... 49
Customer Feedback........................................................................................ 50
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INTRODUCTION
ABOUT MANUAL
recommend you read this manual carefully and follow the instructions in the Installation
chapter for verification of system functions and control settings.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
DANGER:
To avoid shock hazard:
• Do not penetrate the 8X with any
screw longer than .18”. Damage will
occur.
• Do not connect or disconnect the 8X
during an electrical storm.
• e power cord plug must be connected
to a properly wired and grounded
power outlet.
• Any equipment to which the 8X will
be attached must also be connected to
properly wired and grounded power
outlets.
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INTRODUCTION
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
From the TranzStor family of low-profile, platform-independent network storage solu-
tions comes the TranzStor 8X SC (SCSI Controller). Featuring an Ultra 160 (or Ultra 320)
SCSI to SCSI RAID controller and 8 hot-swappable TranzPak 7 hard drive modules. The
TranzStor 8X SC RAID array provides data intensive, mission critical applications with the
high-end availability, performance and fault-tolerance they require.
Packed in a tough, lightweight, compact aluminum enclosure, this fail proof hot-plug stor-
age installs easily into any industry standard 7” (4U) RETMA rack or transit case slot. De-
signed specifically to work under extreme conditions, this ultra-rugged low-profile modular
system utilizes hot-pluggable and removable TranzPak 7 hard drives to offer portability in
complex deployed computing environments. Each TranzPak 7 drive holds up to 400 GB
of storage capacity and features an extruded aluminium body and a die cast cam locking
front panel, solid protection for your deployed media investment.
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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
This portion of the Operations chapter is for quick reference only. For a more detailed
description of RAID configurations, see the Controller Manufacturer’s user manual.
Shipment Contents:
(8) Nut, Locking, 10-32, SS, 01-
8X Raid Enclosure (Power Sup-
plies and TP7s installed)
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(4) Screw, 10-32 x 0.75 Pan Phil-
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(6) Screw, SEM, Phillips, 10-32
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(8) Screw, 10-32 x 0.50 Pan Phil-
lips SS ISEM,
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(8) Screw, 10-32 x 0.1875 Pan SS,
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91872
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INSTALLATION
Raid Controller Manual
Warranty & Service Plan
8X User Manual
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INSTALLATION
REQUIRED TOOLS
• Phillips Head Screwdriver
• 3/8” ratchet
PREPARATIONS
In preparation to install the 8X, take the
following precautionary steps:
Turn off the electrical power to the host
computer.
INSTALLATION
PRECAUTIONS
When mounting the 8X, there is a
maximum of .18” screw penetration on the
underside and side screw hole locations.
NOTE: For the fastest and easiest
installation of the 8X, follow
these steps in the sequence they
are presented.
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INSTALLATION
STEP 1: RAIL INSTALLATION
The 8X RAID will arrive with the slides unattached.
Slide Extension Bracket
Outer Slide Member
To attach the slides to the extension
brackets, use two panhead phillips screws
(part# 01-91622), two flat washers (01-
91872), and two lock washers (01-92151).
Positioning the slide assembly on the
inside of the rack, secure the front of the
slide assembly to the front of the rack using
a flat Phillips head screw (part #01-92087)
in the top position.
Insert the screws through the slots of the
extension bracket and into the holes in
the outer slide member. Secure loosely
with flat and lock washers. Do not tighten.
Repeat with the second slide assembly.
Tighten the slide assembly screws using
a Phillips screwdriver and 3/8” ratchet.
Repeat rail installation for other side.
Secure the rear of the slide assembly to
the rear of the rack using two panhead
Phillips head screws (part #01-91622).
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Middle Slide Member
Inner Slide Member
Extend the inner members of the slide as-
semblies out as far as they will go.
Once both slide assemblies are installed
in the rack, extend the middle members of
the slide assemblies out of the rack.
Press the slide locking tab on the outer
sides of the slides...
and remove the inner members of the slide
assemblies.
Attach the inner members to the sides of
the 8X RAID using 10-32 x 3/16” panhead
Phillips head screws (part# 01-91827).
Lay the inner members along either side
of the 8X RAID, placing the pointed end of
the members toward the rear of the unit.
This is how the inner members will be at-
tached to the 8X RAID.
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INSTALLATION
STEP 2: 8X RAID INSTALLATION
CAUTION: When attaching the inner
members of the slide assemblies
to the sides of the 8X RAID,
ensure screw penetration
does not exceed 3/16” length.
Damage may result if screw
length exceeds 3/16” length.
Use 10-32 x 3/16” screws only
(part# 01-91827).
Hold the 8X RAID up to the extended
rails with the rear of the 8X RAID to the
rear of the rack. Insert the inner member
(attached to the 8X RAID) into the middle
member of the slide.
Slide the unit in until the slide action stops.
Secure the front of the 8X RAID to the rack
with three 8-32 x .75” panhead Phillips
screws on each side. See image above.
Simultaneously press the slide locking tab
in and push the unit all the way back into
the rack.
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INSTALLATION
STEP 3: CABLE CONNECTIONS
The picture below shows the rear of a TranzStor 8X RAID unit and the connection points
for these cables. TranzStor 8X configurations may vary.
1. Terminate external SCSI connectors
2. Connect SCSI Adapter to Host Computer’s SCSI adapter using a 68 pin external SCSI
cable.
3. Connect Serial CTRL A to the Host Computer’s COM 1 port using the modem cable.
4. Connect power cable.
Install LVD/SE Terminators
SCSI Adapter
Serial CTRL A
AC Power Plug
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OPERATIONS
STEP 4: POWER UP TRANZSTOR 8X
Before powering the TranzStor 8X, make sure all of the connections are tightened se-
curely at the rear of the unit.
Then press the power switch on the front of the 8X.
Power Switch, Front
After turning on the power switch, the controller will beep. Watch the amber activity lights.
All of the drives’ activity LEDs will illuminate briefly, and then extinguish.
STEP 5: ESTABLISH
SERIAL CONNECTION
From Accessories/Comunications/ select
Hyperterminal. Create description, select
COM Port and fill in Port Settings as
follows:
•
•
•
•
•
Bits per seconds: 38400
Data bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop bits: 1
Flow control: None
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OPERATIONS
STEP 6: VERIFY CHANNEL SETTINGS
If you’re not at the “Main Menu”, select “PC Graphic (ANSI Mode)” and press “Enter”. This
will take you to the “Main Menu”.
Verify that your channel settings match the image below. If your channel settings do NOT
match, you can not continue with the Quick Guide set-up. Please refer to the troubleshoot-
ing section of this manual.
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OPERATIONS
STEP 7: BEGIN QUICK INSTALL WIZARD
Create logical drive.
Select top option. See controller user manual for other RAID options.
Initialization will begin, and will continue for up to two hours, depending on the drive ca-
pacity (about 2 hours for a 146 GB drive).
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Once the initialization is complete, the progress counter will disappear.
Press the “ESC” key.
Select “System Functions,”
then “Reset the Controller,”
and finally “Yes” to reset.
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OPERATIONS
STEP 8: ADD NEW LOGICAL DRIVE
After the TranzStor 8X system reboots, rescan the SCSI bus on the host computer by
right-clicking on the SCSI controller in the device manager.
NOTE: e following screens are Win2K screens, and may appear differently with
different operating systems.
Go to Administrative Tools>Computer Management>Disk Management. Click on “Disk
Management” to start up Write Signature and Upgrade Wizard. Follow the steps in the
Wizard.
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The host OS should find a new disk with unallocated space and start up the Create
Volume Wizard automatically. If the Wizard doesn’t start up automaically, right-click on
unallocated disk and select “create volume”.
NOTE: If the Disk symbol is shown as “unallocated” (has a red negative symbol over
the drive symbol), there is no signature written to the drive. To do so, right
click on the disk, and write a signature for the drive in the window that
appears. Click “OK”. e red negative sign will be gone and the drive will
be useable.
The wizard will take
the user through
the remaining
options to create
a logical volume,
assign a new drive
letter and format
the partition with
your file system of
choice.
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Once complete, the new drive can be found in the same file location as the first available
drive under “My Computer”.
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OPERATIONS
STATUS INDICATORS
The drives are numbered one through eight. Each drive has two dedicated status indicator
LEDs just below the drive. The following indicators apply to the drives only:
Green= When the drive is plugged into the
TranzStor 8X, the green light indicates the
drive has power.
Yellow= The yellow light comes on when
the drive is accessed by the controller,
indicating activity on the drive.
Power Activity
System Power Indicator
Drive Status Indicator
Alert Indicator
The System Power Indicator= illuminates when power to the system is detected.
The Drive Status Indicator= illuminates when a drive is active.
The Alert Indicator= illuminates when the system detects an error condition. See the con-
troller manufacturer’s user manual to troubleshoot problems with the controller.
NOTE: For operation of the RAID
Controller, refer to the Infortrend
SR2500F User’s Manual.
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OPERATIONS
TP7 DESCRIPTION
Red - SCSI Drive
Sliding Locking catch
Locking handle
High tensile diecast alu-
minium alloy rear panel
High tensile extruded
aluminium alloy thermo-
conductive body
High tensile diecast alu-
minium alloy front panel
Rear Connector
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OPERATIONS
INSERTING THE TP7
Using your thumb push the TranzPak 7
gently into the bay until you can feel it
touching off on the rear connector.
With the handle in the open position, hold
the TranzPak 7 by the main body and
insert it partially into the docking bay. ( Be
sure that it is sliding on the black guides).
until it snaps the locking handle in place.
Check that all TranzPak 7 disk modules are
aligned across the face of the 8X.
Check that the locking catch is aligned with
the locking indent in the slide rail and press
the handle towards body...
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OPERATIONS
REMOVING THE TP7
Locking handle springs open.
Slide the locking catch to the right to allow
locking handle to spring open.
Continue to gently pull handle to slide
the TranzPak 7 forward. The TranzPak 7
should slide over the grounding contacts
until it is half way out.
Pull handle gently forward to eject the
TranzPak 7 off of the rear connector.
Take the TranzPak 7 by the main body and
pull straight out.
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OPERATIONS
REMOVING THE DOOR ON THE CONTROLLER
To remove the controller door, turn the
thumbscrews on the face of the door
counterclockwise.
The door will come loose.
The door can be removed by lifting it
down and off of the hinge.
NOTE: For information regarding
removal of the RAID
Controller, refer to the
Infortrend SR2700F User’s
Manual.
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OPERATIONS
REPLACING THE DOOR ON THE CONTROLLER
To install the controller door, seat the
hinges up into the hinge slots at a 45
degree angle.
Rotate the bottom of the door down to
align the thumbscrews with the screw
holes.
Simultaneously press and turn the
thumbscrews on the face of the door
clockwise. Tighten the thumbscrews.
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MAINTENANCE
MAINTAINING THE 8X
WARNING: Be sure to turn off
the power before you perform any
maintenance on the RAID.
CLEANING THE TRANZSTOR 8X
Unplug the 8X from the power outlet before cleaning.
To clean the surface of the 8X, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water or mild deter-
gent and wipe the surface of the 8X gently.
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MAINTENANCE
REPLACING THE FAN ASSEMBLY
Rotate the fan assembly upward on the
hinge and then down.
With your fingers, turn the two thumb-
screws (locations shown above) counter
clockwise until the screws loosen.
To install the new fan assembly, place the
two hinges into the hinge slots (shown in
the next photo) at a 45 degree angle.
Lift the fan assembly away from the Tranz-
Stor 8X chassis.
Seat the assembly down and secure it in
place by simultaneously pressing and turn-
ing the thumbscrews clockwise. Tighten
the thumbscrews.
The image above shows a hinge being
inserted into the hinge slot.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
Configuring the Channels After Accidental Reset
If the controller is reset accidentally to factory default settings, follow these steps to
recover.
NOTE: Optimal setup for the RAID controller
is 0=Drive, 1=Drive, 2=Host,
3=Host. Only follow these steps if these
parameters are not already setup.
1. Select
“view and edit
channels”.
2. Now select “Chl 0” and then “channel Mode”, and then select “Yes”.
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3. At this point you will be asked if you want to reset the controller. Select “No”.
4. Now select “Chl 1” and then “Channel Mode”, and then “Yes”.
5. At this point you will be asked if you want to reset the controller. Select “No”.
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6. Now select “Chl 2” and then “Channel Mode”, and then “Yes”.
7. When asked to reset the controller select “No”.
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8. Now select “Chl 2” and then “scsi Terminator”, and then “Yes”.
9. When asked to reset the controller select “No”.
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10. Now select “Chl 3” and then “channel Mode”, and finally “Yes”.
11. When asked to reset the controller select “No”.
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12. Now select “Chl 3” and then “scsi Terminator” and then “Yes”.
11. This time, when asked if you want to reset the controller, select “Yes”.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Drive Failures
With a functioning drive, the Attention and Busy LEDs flash while the controller is booting
(after the system is powered on). If no amber activity LED is flashing when the power is
turned on, please begin the following troubleshooting procedure.
1. If the drive(s) fails during the initial setup of the RAID, turn off power to the RAID and
reboot. Allow the system to come up again and verify that the drives show activity.
2. Ensure the drives are seated securely in the 8X. Remove the failed drive and re-install
it to ensure a good connection.
3. Ensure that the power indicators on the front of the 8X are green for the drive(s) that is
failing.
4. If the indicator shows a green light, ensure the drive terminations are secure at the rear
of the 8X.
5. If Steps 1-4 do not restore activity to the drive, the “Auto Detect Drive Failure” function
should be enabled. Follow these steps:
A. Configure the global parameters for the spare drive. To do so, select “view and
edit Configuration parameters”, and then “Drive-side Parameters”.
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B. Now select “Auto-Assign Global Spare Drive”. When asked “Enable Auto-Assign
Global Spare?” select “Yes”.
C. Finally, select “Drive Predictable Failure Mode(SMART)” and then “Detect Only”.
When asked “Set Drive SMART Action Mode?” select “Yes”.
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D. Now select “Periodic Auto-Detect Failure Drive Swap Check Time”.
E. Select “5 seconds” from the drop-down menu.
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F. When asked “Set Periodic Auto-Detect Failure Drive Swap Check Time?”, select “Yes”.
G. Press “Esc” once to return to the previous menu.
H. Now select “Controller Parameters” followed by “SDRAM ECC”.
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I. When asked “Enable SDRAM ECC Functionality?” select “Yes”.
J. When asked “Do you want to reset the controller now?” select “Yes”.
.O
9ES
If the drive is still failing after attempting these troubleshooting steps, call the Z Microsys-
tems’ Customer Service Department for further assistance.
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SCHEMATICS
MECHANICAL OUTLINE FOR 8X
WARNING: There is a maximum of .18” screw penetration on the
underside and side screw hole locations. Only use screws provided.
Use of longer screws may result in damage to internal components.
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SCHEMATICS
MECHANICAL OUTLINE FOR 8X
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APPENDIX
SPECIFICATIONS
General Display Specifications
Enclosure
Materials
Aluminium 5052 H32, 6061 T6, A380
System Capabilities
Storage Capacity
Base Options
Dimension (H x W x D)
Net Weight
Eight Storage bays
Up to 3200 GB (each drive ranges from 73-400 GB)
Split-SCSI Bus
6.9” H, 18.97” W, 19.39” D
51 lbs. (with eight TP7 drives @ 2.5 lbs. each)
90-264 VAC, 1.90A, 47-63 Hz
Power Requirements
Environmental*
Operating Temp
Non Operating Temp
Operating Humidity
Non Op. Altitude
Operating Altitude
Fungus
+5º to + 45º C
-20º to + 60º C
5% to 95% Non condensing
-1,300 to 40,000 ft.
-1,300 to 10,000 ft.
Non Nutrients / contaminants
Rliability
MTTR
<20 minutes
Regulatory
Safety
UL 1950 (used as a guideline)
FCC Class A
EMI
Connectors
Micro-D 68 pin SCSI Bus
Quality/Workmanship
IPC / ISO 9001:2000 and applicable section of
MIL-HDBK-454
* Units are designed and built to meet the following environmental levels.
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APPENDIX
REPLACING PARTS
If the Z Microsystems Technical Support Engineer determines that the product needs to
be replaced, a Customer Service Representative will issue a Return Material Authoriza-
tion (RMA) number.
An RMA number is required to return a product to Z Microsystems, regardless of the
reason for the return.
The Z Microsystems Customer Service Department/RMA Request Form will ask the cus-
tomer to provide the following information:
• model number of the defective product
• serial number of the defective product
• problem with the defective product
• return “ship to” address
• the name and address of the company department to which we will send
the invoice (if product is out of warranty or is different from the “ship to”
address.
• phone number and e-mail address of contact
• purchase order number
You will be given an RMA number and will be asked to send the product to:
Z Microsystems
ATTN.: (RMA#) It is very important to reference the RMA#
5945 Pacific Center Dr., Suite 505
San Diego, CA 92121
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APPENDIX
WARRANTIES
Standard Warranty
-no charge-
Z Microsystems’ one-year Standard Warranty includes a 90-day AirSpare Service Plan.
This means that if any standard Z Microsystems’ product fails within the first 90 days after
shipping, the customer will receive a new replacement.
All non-standard* products are covered for one year under Z Microsystems’ Standard
Warranty that includes free parts and labor. However, the 90-day AirSpare Plan can be
purchased as an additional option for non-standard products.
1-90 days - Z AirSpare Service
• 91-365 days - Free Parts and Labor
• 9-5 EST telephone technical assistance
• Online technical help
• Email product updates
*a non-standard product is a prototype or a product specifically designed or engineered
per a customer’s specification
To return a defective product a customer can call the Z Microsystems Customer Ser-
vice Department at 1-858-657-1000, ext. 232, or fill out the RMA Request Form on our
website. Please see the section in this manual titled, “Replacements” for details on how to
replace a part.
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APPENDIX
Z Extended Warranty
Z Microsystems’ Extended Warranty Plan provides one and two year extended warranty
options under which a Standard Warranty is extended from the end of the first year of the
Standard Warranty period.
The One-Year Extended Warranty period will begin on the day the Standard Warranty
expires and the Two-Year Extended Warranty begins when the One-Year Extended War-
ranty expires.
1-90 days - Z AirSpare Service
91-365 days - Free Parts and Labor
• 9-5 EST telephone technical assistance
• Online technical help
• Email product updates
2nd year - Free Parts and Labor
• 9-5 EST telephone technical assistance
• Online technical help
• Email product updates
3rd year - Free Parts and Labor
• 9-5 EST telephone technical assistance
• Online technical help
• Email product updates
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APPENDIX
Z Preferred Warranty
Z Microsystems provides a Preferred Service Plan under which Z Microsystems will repair
or replace and return a defective product to the customer within one week of Z Microsys-
tems’ receipt of the defective product.
1-90 days - Z AirSpare Service
91-365 days - Free Parts and Labor
• 9-5 EST telephone technical assistance
• Online technical help
• Email product updates
• Guaranteed One Week Turnaround
2nd year - Free Parts and Labor
• 9-5 EST telephone technical assistance
• Online technical help
• Email product updates
• Guaranteed One Week Turnaround
3rd year - Free Parts and Labor
• 9-5 EST telephone technical assistance
• Online technical help
• Email product updates
• Guaranteed One Week Turnaround
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APPENDIX
Z Airspare Warranty
Z Microsystems provides an AirSpare Service Plan that will replace a defective product,
within the first year of the warranty period, with a new product the following business day.*
The AirSpare Service Plan does not cover special order items. A product may be deemed
a special order item at the discretion of the Customer Service Department. Z Microsys-
tems, at its discretion, may offer the AirSpare Service Plan to a customer who purchases
a special order item at the one-year rate.
*Z Microsystems cannot guarantee next day delivery if contacted after 2:00 PM Pacific
Time. Calls on Fridays or before holidays will receive a new product the following busi-
ness day.
1st Year - 24 hour replacement
• 9-5 EST telephone technical assistance
• Online technical help
• Email product updates
2nd Year - 24 hour replacement
• 9-5 EST telephone technical assistance
• Online technical help
• email product updates
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APPENDIX
Z On-Site Service
Z Microsystems also provides on site service and consultation to customers who require Z
Microsystems’ technical expertise.
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APPENDIX
Disclaimer
Z Microsystems warrants that every product is free from defects in materials, workman-
ship and conforms to Z Microsystems’ stringent specifications.
Z Microsystems calculates the expiration of the warranty period from the date the product
is shipped. This means that the ship date on your invoice is your product ship date unless
Z Microsystems informs you otherwise. During the warranty period, Z Microsystems will
provide warranty service under the type of warranty purchased for the product.
Replacement parts will assume the remaining warranty of the parts they replace. If a
product does not function as warranted during the warranty period, Z Microsystems will
repair or replace the part (with a product that is as a minimum functionally equivalent)
without charge.
If the product is transferred to another user, the warranty service is available to that user
for the remainder of the warranty period.
Z Microsystems’ warranties are voided if the covered product is damaged due to an ac-
cident or abuse. The warranty is voided if the product is shipped in sufficient packaging.
Under no circumstances is Z Microsystems liable for any of the following:
1. Third-party claims against you for losses or damages,
2. Loss of, or damage to, your records or data, or
3. Economic consequential damages (including lost profits or savings) or
incidental damages, even if Z Microsystems is informed of their possibility.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from jurisdiction to
jurisdiction.
Warranty does not take effect until full payment is received by Z Microsystems.
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APPENDIX
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
NOTE: For image problems, run
AUTO SETUP again before
consulting this section. In most
cases, AUTO SETUP can fix
the problems. See the Auto
Setup section for details.
NOTE: If possible, stay by the computer.
e Z Microsystems Technical
Support Representative may
wish to go through the problem
over the telephone.
If you are unable to correct the problem
yourself, contact:
Z Microsystems at:
(858) 657-1000
Fax: (858) 657-1001
Before calling, please have available as
much of the following information as pos-
sible:
1. Model and serial number from the
label on the monitor
2. Purchase P.O.
NOTE: More help, late-breaking
news and details of the
3. Description of problem
4. Computer type and model
latest accessories for these
products may be found on the
worldwide web at:
5. System configuration (hardware fit-
ted, etc.)
6. System BIOS version number
7. Operating System and version
number
8. Display driver version number
9. Video Adapter Type
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APPENDIX
CUSTOMER FEEDBACK
We value feedback on our products, their performance, problems found, and welcome all
constructive suggestions. Please send such productive information in writing to:
Customer Service
Z Microsystems
5945 Pacific Center Blvd., Suite 505
San Diego, CA 92121
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Z Microsystems, Inc.
5945 Pacific Center Blvd., Suite 505
San Diego, CA 92121
Phone: (858) 657-1000
Fax: (858) 657-1001
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