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- Page 1 2-546-777-11(1) AIT Drive User’s Guide AIT-1 Turbo TAPE DRIVE SDX-450V AIT-E Turbo TAPE DRIVE SDX-250V 2004 Sony Corporation...
- Page 2 SONY MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS DOCUMENT. Sony shall not be liable for errors contained herein, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this document.
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Page 3: Important Safeguards
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them. - Page 4 INSTALLATION Water and Moisture – Do not use power-line operated units near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. Power-Cord Protection – Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Product Specifications ... 29 Sony Contacts ... 31 • Sony cannot accept liability for data written to cartridges lost as a result of using this product. • Sony bears no responsibility for any financial damages, lost profits, or claims made by third... -
Page 6: Overview
Overview The Sony SDX-450V and SDX-250V drives are high capacity data storage devices using Advanced Intelligent tape (AIT) technology. The SDX-450V and SDX-250V drives achieve high data reliability through Read-After- Write, an additional level of Error Correction Code, and other features. -
Page 7: Introduction
About AIT Drives The SDX-450V is an internal AIT drive unit that uses data cartridges conforming to the AIT-1 Turbo format. The SDX-250V is an internal AIT drive unit that uses data cartridges conforming to the AIT-E Turbo format. The SDX-450V supports AIT-E Turbo, AIT-1 Turbo and AIT-1 formats. - Page 8 The AIT Drive Unit SDX-250V has the following features: • Supports reading and writing to data cartridges conforming to the AIT-E Turbo format. • The third-level error correction code guarantee high data reliability. • Data compression provides 52 gigabytes of storage on 98 m tape-length AIT-E Turbo data cartridge.
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Page 9: Precautions
Precautions Installation Avoid placing the drive in a location subject to: – high humidity – high temperature – mechanical shock and vibration – direct sunlight For details, see “Specifications” on page 29. Operation • Do not move the drive while it is operating. It may cause malfunction. •... -
Page 10: Useable Cartridges
Useable Cartridges The SDX-450V can be used with data cartridges marked with the AIT-E Turbo, AIT-1 Turbo or AIT-1 logo. The SDX-250V can be used with data cartridges marked with the AIT-E Turbo logo. Note • Be sure to use only the cartridges designed specifically for AIT. -
Page 11: Installation
Installation SCSI Connection/Setting the SCSI ID SCSI ID SCSI ID Parity Disable Jumper Parity check function can be disabled by Jumper. Parity check is disabled while left end jumper is installed. Parity generate function is always enabled. SCSI 68pin Connector Jumpers Parity Disable... -
Page 12: Option Switches (Dip Switch)
Option Switches (DIP Switch) DIP Switch Positions Default DIP Switch Drive Mode (OFF) Drive Mode (OFF) Drive Mode (OFF) Drive Mode (OFF) Terminator Power (ON) Periodic Cleaning Req (ON) DC Control (1) (ON) DC Control (2) (OFF) - Page 13 DR (Disaster Recovery In Disaster Recovery Mode, the drive enters the DR Standby Mode 15 seconds after you insert a write-protected tape into the drive, and all the drive LED blink. If you restart the drive while the LED are blinking, it starts as a CD-ROM device.
- Page 14 Cleaning Request Mode Periodic cleaning requests can be enabled by a DIP switch. When switch 6 is ON, cleaning requests are enabled. When enabled, the “CLEANING REQUEST” LED on the front panel lights after every 100 hours of operation. When this LED lights, clean the drive with a head cleaning cartridge. Note To maintain the drive in optimum condition in environments affected by dust and other contaminants, we recommend keeping cleaning requests enabled.
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Page 15: Mounting Holes
Mounting Holes For 3.5" Standard Height 7.6 0.5 mm [0.3" 0.02"] 6-M3 (depth 2.5mm [0.10"] max.) 6-M3 (depth 2.5mm [0.10"] max.) 4.8 0.5mm [0.19" 0.02"] 41.2 0.5mm [1.62" 0.02"] 94.0 0.5mm [3.70" 0.02"] 101.6 0.5mm [4.00" 0.02"]... - Page 16 For 5.25" Half Height 6-M3 9.9 0.5mm [0.39" 0.02"] 21.8 0.5mm [0.86" 0.02"] 41.2 0.5mm [1.62" 0.02"] 7.6 0.5 mm [0.3" 0.02"] 94.0 0.5mm [3.70" 0.02"] 139.6 0.5mm [5.50" 0.02"] 146.0 0.5mm [5.75" 0.02"] 149.0 0.5mm [5.87" 0.02"] 4-M3...
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Page 17: Reconfiguring From 5.25" Model To 3.5" Model
Reconfiguring from 5.25" Model to 3.5" Model You can reconfigure the 5.25" model to the 3.5" model yourself. Remove the 2 screws for each side rail. Take the side rail off. Side Rail (L) Side Rail (R) -
Page 18: Orientation
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Page 19: Attaching And Removing The Dust Cover
Attaching and Removing the Dust Cover Attaching the Dust Cover Align the dust cover’s hinge clips (one on each side) with the pins of the drive bezel. • The dust cover should be positioned so that the magnets on the cover’s back face the drive bezel. This magnet does not affect the tape of the cartridge. - Page 20 Press down at an angle on each side in turn until you hear the hinge clips click into place. Caution Do not press the dust cover in horizontally from the front. Doing so could cause the dust cover to break. Close the dust cover.
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Page 21: Removing The Dust Cover
Removing the Dust Cover Open the dust cover. Holding the dust cover at both corners, carefully raise the dust cover. The dust cover hinge clips and drive bezel pins uncouple. Note We recommend that you use the drive with the dust cover. -
Page 22: Operation
Operation Location of 3 LEDs There are three LED indications (TAPE MOTION LED, CLEANING REQUEST LED, REPLACE TAPE LED) and an EJECT button on the front panel of the unit. Front Panel (for 3.5" Standard Height) LED Indication for Drive Status The LED indicators are defined as follows. -
Page 23: Drive Operation
Drive Operation Loading a Cartridge Note While setting the data cartridge, do not turn off the host computer. This may cause a malfunction or damage data. Turn on the host computer. Check that the drive’s TAPE MOTION LED, CLEANING REQUEST LED and REPLACE TAPE LED go off. -
Page 24: Unloading A Cartridge
Unloading a Cartridge The cartridge can be removed from the SDX-450V and SDX-250V either in response to a SCSI Unload Command, or by pressing the EJECT bottom. By pressing EJECT button, the tape is rewound and the cartridge ejected from the slot. -
Page 25: Using A Cleaning Cartridge
Using a Cleaning Cartridge To keep the AIT drive in top condition, clean the head as needed using a head cleaning cartridge with the AIT logo. When the head needs cleaning, the CLEANING REQUEST indicator lights. How to Clean Load the head cleaning cartridge (SDX1-CL) into the AIT drive. -
Page 26: Emergency Tape Removal Procedure
Emergency Tape Removal Procedure Remove the drive from the chassis or enclosure to allow access to the bottom of the drive. Remove the drive’s top cover. Locate the small opening in the bottom of the drive and insert the tip of a precision screwdriver so that the Loading motor shaft can be rotated. - Page 27 Loading motor shaft located on the bottom of the drive clockwise with a precision screwdriver until the tape cartridge is lifted out of the drive mechanism and is ejected. Return the drive to Sony for repair. Tape guide surface Detail A...
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Page 28: Interface Implementation
Interface Implementation Supported SCSI Messages Abort Bus Device Reset Command Complete Disconnect Extended Message – Synchronous Data Transfer Request – Wide Data Transfer Request Identify ( w/&w/o Disconnect ) Ignore Wide Residue Supported SCSI Commands Erase Inquiry Load/Unload Locate Log Sense Log Select Mode Select Mode Sense... -
Page 29: Specifications
740 g (26.1 oz.) 5.25" 970 g (34.2 oz.) 5.25" 41.2 mm (1.62 in) 146.0 mm (5.75 in) 155.0 mm (6.1 in) less than 35 dB (A) less than 60 dB (A) SDX-250V 740 g (26.1 oz.) 970 g (34.2 oz.) -
Page 30: Temperature And Humidity Range
SDX-450V Voltage Max Ripple 5 V +/– 5 % 100 mVp-p 12 V +/– 10 % 150 mVp-p SDX-250V Voltage Max Ripple 5 V +/– 5 % 100 mVp-p 12 V +/– 10 % 150 mVp-p < 40 ˚C (104 ˚F) -
Page 31: Sony Contacts
TEL: (416) 499-1414 or (1) 800-961-7669 FAX: (416) 499-8541 Sony Business Europe URL: http://www.sonyisstorage.com/ Electronics Devices Marketing (Singapore) (A division company of Sony Electronics (S) Pte. Ltd.) Enterprise Storage Solutions Dept. 2 International Business Park, #01-10 Tower One, The Strategy, Singapore 609930 TEL:65-6544-8000 Sony Corporation of Hong Kong Ltd. - Page 32 Sony Corporation of Hong Kong Ltd. Shanghai Rep. Office 44F., HSBC Tower, 101 Yin Cheng East Road, Pudong, New Area, Shanghai, P.R.C. Postcode 200120 TEL: 86-21-6841-3222 Sony Brasil Ltda. Rua Inocéncio Tobias, 125-BlocoA, CEP01144-000, São Paulo -SP-Brasil TEL: (55) 11-3824-6586 to 6598 FAX: (55) 11-3611-9064 URL: http://www.sonybrasil.com...
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