Sony SDX-450V User's Manual
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1. Microsoft PC97 SCSI requirements SCSI peripherals must not terminate the bus Both internal and external cable ends are instead terminated by plug in connectors Host Computer Wide SCSI 68p cable Terminator C ss 2 This drive Example of SCSI setup 10 Installation SCSI Connection Setting the SCSI ID SCSI ID SCSI ID Zeene DV 0 nun DV HILL suce um SCSI 68pin Connector 3 su 4 sacs Jumpers Power Connector Bomm 4 3 2 1 5 EC EENE E som eee 5V GND GND 12V 6 2 En A o EC 22a0aa u S fei mmm A SEET 8 u E geg m G 9 Parity 10 BIR Disable uo u 11 Enable u um 12 als Note E CLOSED Jumper 13 H OPEN Jumper not 14 installed Don t care 15 Parity Disable Jumper Parity check function can be2. 34F ASEM Tower World Trade Center 159 1 Samsung Dong Kangnam Ku Seoul 135 798 Korea TEL 82 2 6001 4249 FAX 82 2 6001 4115 URL http www sony co kr cp Sony Gulf FZE Computer Display amp Peripheral Div P O BOX 16871 Jebel Ali Dubai U A E TEL 971 4 8815488 or 8816912 FAX 971 4 8817210 or 8816259 Sony Marketing of Japan Business Solution Dept Server Solution Marketing Section URL http www sony co jp STORAGE 32 Printed on 100 recycled paper Sony Corporation http www sony net Printed in Japan
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4. Space Prevent Allow Medium Test Unit Ready Removal Verify Read Write Read Block Limits Write Buffer Read Buffer Write Filemarks Read Position Receive Diagnostic Result Release Unit Report Density Support Specifications Product Specifications Dimensions not including bezel and protruding parts 3 5 5 25 Height 41 2 mm 1 62 in 41 2 mm 1 62 in Width 101 6mm 4 0in 146 0 mm 5 75 in Depth 155 0 mm 6 1 in 155 0 mm 6 1 in Altitude Operating 0 to 3048 m 0 to 10 000 ft Acoustic Nois A weighted sound pressure level Streaming Write Read less than 35 dB A Insert Eject less than 60 dB A The sound level meter is located Im 3 3 ft in front of the center of the drive front panel Mass SDX 450V SDX 250V 3 5 740 g 26 1 oz 740 g 26 1 oz 525 970 g 34 2 oz 970 g 34 2 oz 29 Temperature and Humidity Range Temperature Operating 5 C to 40 C AT lt 10 C h 41 F to 104 F AT lt 18 F h Non Operating mech 40 C to 70 C AT lt 20 C h 40 F to 158 F AT lt 36 F h Non Operating tape 40 C to 45 C AT lt 20 C h 40 F to 113 F AT lt 36 F h Humidity Operating 20 to 80 RH non condensing Maximum wet bulb temperature 26 C 78 8 F Non Operating mech 5 to 95 RH ARH lt 30 h Maximum wet bulb temperature 45
5. disabled by Jumper Parity check is disabled while left end jumper is installed Parity generate function is always enabled 11 Option Switches DIP Switch DIP Switch DIP Switch Positions Default 1 Drive Mode OFF ON 2 Drive Mode OFF OFF 3 Drive Mode OFF 4 Drive Mode OFF 5 6 Terminator Power ON Periodic Cleaning Reg ON DC Control 1 ON 8 DC Control 2 OFF LS 3 4 5 6 7 8 N 12 DR Disaster Recovery Mode ON OFF Drive Mode ON Drive Mode Drive Mode Drive Mode Terminator Power Periodic Cleaning Reg DC Control 1 DC Control 2 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 DD JO O1 ARON 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 For details about the Disaster Recovery Mode refer to the instruction manual that came with the application software you are using 13 Cleaning Reguest Mode ON OFF Periodic cleaning reguests can be enabled by a DIP switch Drive Mode Drive Mode Drive Mode Drive Mode Terminator Power Periodic Cleaning Reg ON DC Control 1 DC Control 2 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 OD JO O1 P OC ND Whe
6. e 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 e Holding the dust cover at an angle as shown in the figure below set the hinge clips on top of the bezel pins positioning them so that they bracket the pins 19 20 2 Press down at an angle on each side in turn until you hear the hinge clips click into place Do not press the dust cover in horizontally from the front Doing so could cause the dust cover to break 3 Close the dust cover This completes attachment of the dust cover Removing the Dust Cover 1 Open the dust cover 2 Holding the dust cover at both corners carefully raise the dust cover The dust cover hinge clips and drive bezel pins uncouple We recommend that you use the drive with the dust cover 21 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 REPLACE EJECT button LED Indication for Drive Status The LED indicators are defined as follows LED TAPE CLEANING REPLACE Sense MOTION REGUEST TAPE Independent Independent Tape Loaded m SS Independent Independent Tape Access in Progress write read LH In
7. 104 gigabytes of storage on 186 m tape length AIT 1 Turbo data cartridge The native capacity is 40 gigabytes of storage on 186 m tape length AIT 1 Turbo data cartridge Stored data are automatically checked for compression Wide Ultra SCSI LVD SE interface is fully supported for host computer access The AIT Drive Unit SDX 250V has the following features e Supports reading and writing to data cartridges conforming to the AIT E Turbo format e The third level error correction code guarantee high data reliability e Data compression provides 52 gigabytes of storage on 98 m tape length AIT E Turbo data cartridge The native capacity is 20 gigabytes of storage on 98 m tape length AIT E Turbo data cartridge e Stored data are automatically checked for compression e Wide Ultra SCSI LVD SE interface is fully supported for host computer access This is assuming 2 6 1 compression ratio The degree of data compression attained while recording data varies according to system environment and data type 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 e Do not move the drive while it is operating It may cause malfunction e Avoid exposing the drive to sudden changes from a low to high temperatures This may cause water condensation to co
8. C 113 F Non Operating tape 20 to 80 RH ARH lt 30 h Air cooling Requirement Surrounding temperature lt 40 C 104 F Clean air flow is recommended to minimize the possibility of data loss Power Requirements SDX 450V Voltage Max Ripple Current Typical Maximum 5 V 5 100 mVp p 1 1 A 14A 12 V 10 150 mVp p 0 4 A 12 A SDX 250V Voltage Max Ripple Cunsnt Typical Maximum 5 V 5 100 mVp p 1 1 A 1 4 A 12 V 10 150 mVp p 0 4A 12A 30 Sony Contacts For further information please contact Sony Electronics Inc Tape Storage Solutions USA URL http www storagebysony com Sony Corporation Electronic Devices Marketing Group Product Marketing Div Computer Peripherals Dept Tape Streamer Section Osaki Gate City East Tower 1 11 1 Osaki Shinagawa ku Tokyo 141 0032 Japan TEL 81 3 5435 3486 FAX 81 3 5435 3565 Sony of Canada Ltd AV IT Marketing Group Computer Peripherals Product Marketing 115 Gordon Baker Road Toronto Ontario M2H 3R6 Canada 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 FA
9. S O N Y 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 This document contains proprietary information which is protected by copyright AI rights reserved No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced or translated to another language without prior written consent of Sony The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice 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 conseguential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this document Your SDX 250V SDX 450V is assigned a Model No ATDNA2 for regulatory compliance certifications The number is indicated on the model number label on your drive along with the rated voltage and current VORSICHT Fiir Kunden in Deutschland Diese Ausriistung erfiillt die Europ ischen EMC Bestimmungen fiir die Verwendung in folgender folgenden Umgebung en e Wohngegenden e Gewerbegebiete e Leichtindustriegebiete Diese Ausr stung erf llt die Bestimmungen der Norm EN55022 Klasse B ABI HHE 01 31312 28802 AH 25328 INRA HAN SE RE UYAN ABE ASUT 21718 33 RAB ATDNA2 OSHS TO AS SONY KOREA Corp AAAS SA HEA AES SONY CORP A E 5 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection please rea
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11. d 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 USE Power Sources This unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of electrical power consult your dealer or local power company For the unit with a three wire grounding type ac plug If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to have a suitable plug installed Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug AC Power cord for AC mains operating unit only The AC power cord should have appropriate safety approvals or marking for the country in which the eguipment will be used Consult your dealer or local power company Cleaning Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it Do not use liguid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the unit Object and Liguid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the unit through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liguid of any kind on the unit INSTALLATION Water and Moisture Do not use power line o
12. dependent Independent Tape Access in Progress others Independent Independent Cleaning is reguested Independent ET Independent Cleaning is Not Completed Independent Independent EZ Media Error Occurred LH LH LH H W Error Occurred m ES S Slow 1 pulse 0 9 sec on 0 3 sec off CR NN Fes N 1 pulse 0 3 sec on 0 3 sec off 2 Drive Operation Loading a Cartridge 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 2 Open the dust cover 3 Set the AIT data cartridge orientation as shown here and insert it into the data cartridge slot By inserting the data cartridge to the extent it is automatically set in the drive and the TAPE MOTION LED lights 23 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 Write protecting a Cartridge 24 Cartridges can be write protected by sliding the tab on the back of the cartridge In this state data can be read from the tape but not written onto it LOTON mmi JE AIT 1 AIT E Turbo m amp AIT 1 Turbo Using your fingernail push the switch in the direction of the arrow to p
13. jects have fallen into the unit e If the unit has been exposed to rain or water e If the unit has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped or the cabinet has been damaged e If the unit does not operate normally when following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to normal operation e When the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service Servicing Do not attempt to service the unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer to all servicing to qualified service personnel Contents OVERVIEW sn nn ni E E 6 EntrOQUCTION iia aa ia 7 About AIT Drive sense 7 IN DEE 9 Installations nn Seas Ai 11 SCSI Connection Setting the SCSI ID ss 11 Option Switches DIP Switch sans 12 Mounting Holes rien in r ini ons a oV n nse 15 Reconfiguring from 5 25 Model to 3 5 Model 17 Orientation see enges SNE Edge eege 18 Attaching and Removing the Dust Cover ss 19 Attaching the Dust Covers rss inner 19 Removing the Dust Cover 21 Op ration sienne AAV toky nano tiennent an te 22 Location of 3 LEDS ccsisesests 4e ii oddal odd ses 22 Drive Op rations EENS 23 Emergency Tape Removal Procedure s
14. l Procedure Stop rotating the motor shaft immediately when the guide B gets to the area below the line C C This line is defined by 2 circular tape guide surfaces of the cartridge Otherwise the gear of the drive can be damaged ES IIH WW ei SL o V Xl NEZER Detail A B Cartridge The Initial Position of the Threading Mechanism 5 Before the manual ejection procedure tape slack must be removed in order to prevent tape damage Rotate the gear mechanism located on the bottom of the drive counterclockwise to tighten the tape 6 Aner the tape slack has been removed continue to turn the 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 T Return the drive to Sony for repair 27 Interface Implementation Supported SCSI Messages Abort Message Parity Error Bus Device Reset Message Reject Command Complete No Operation Disconnect Restore Pointers Extended Message Save Data Pointer Synchronous Data Transfer Reguest Wide Data Transfer Reguest Identify w amp w o Disconnect Ignore Wide Residue Supported SCSI Commands 28 Erase Report Luns Inquiry Request Block Address Load Unload Request Sense Locate Reserve Unit Log Sense Rewind Log Select Seek Block Mode Select Send Diagnostic Mode Sense
15. llect inside the drive If the ambient temperature should suddenly rise while the drive is turned on wait at least one hour before turning on the drive If you attempt to operate the drive immediately after a sudden increase in temperature a malfunction may occur e Turning off the power to the drive while they are writing to tape may cause the tape to become unreadable All previously negotiated parameters will be lost whenever power to the drive is cycled Transportation e Keep the original packing materials to facilitate safe transportation of the drive e Always remove the tape media cartridge before moving the drive After removing the drive from the computer repack the drive into its original packing 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 Advanced AE Ai AES Tape Turbo Turbo e Be sure to use only the cartridges designed specifically for AIT e Do not use anything but AIT cartridges with this system as doing so can damage the AIT drive Although commercially available 8mm videotapes resemble AIT cartridges in appearance they have entirely different specifications and cannot be used SCSI Termination The SDX 450V and SDX 250V conform to the Microsoft PC97 standard which requires the internal naked drive to be terminated with an external terminator
16. n switch 6 is ON cleaning reguests 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 To maintain the drive in optimum condition in environments affected by dust and other contaminants we recommend keeping cleaning requests enabled Terminator Power Control DIP switch This DIP switch determines whether terminator power is supplied to the SCSI bus To enable terminator power set position 5 Terminator Power switch to ON Data Compression Control DIP switch 14 Data compression can be selected by DIP switches Data compression is enabled while position 7 DC Control 1 is ON Control by host can be disabled when position 8 DC Control 2 is ON Mounting Holes For 3 5 Standard Height 7 6 0 5 mm 0 3 0 02 U 7 9 Ite 6 M3 depth 2 5mm 0 10 max 6 M3 depth 2 5mm 0 10 max C S a i S lt E 3 o ke 5 s T d E A B 5 R o o 2 o Va 2 SCH E gt A elle S ES E al ES E se 2 by Aol o Leslie S s 1 SC ko re EISE z sa 8 pi O Sel g o o E K i 5 SO b S e x cm gt a L M ET EO 4 840 5mm SG EX
17. perated 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 particular attention to the plugs receptacles and the point where the cord exits from the appliance Accessories Do not place the unit on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The unit may fall causing serious injury to a child or an adult and serious damage to the unit Use only a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer Ventilation The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for necessary ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the unit and to protect it from overheating these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered e Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials e Never block the slots and openings by placing the unit on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface e Never place the unit in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided SERVICE Damage Requiring Service Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions e When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed e If liquid has been spilled or ob
18. rotect the tape from I 4 writing or accidental erasure E Return the switch to its original position to re enable writing 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 Cleaning starts automatically 2 After about 15 seconds cleaning will stop and the cartridge will be ejected automatically Do not rewind the cleaning cartridge and reuse it When you reach the end of the cartridge dispose it and buy a new cleaning cartridge with the AIT logo Storage Precautions e Keep cartridges in their cases when not in the drives e Avoid storing cartridges in dusty locations in direct sunlight near heaters or air conditioners or in humid locations e Do not place cartridges on dashboards or in car storage trays 25 Emergency Tape Removal Procedure 26 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 Rotate the motor shaft clockwise to bring the threading mechanism back to the initial position Reel motor Loading motor Emergency Tape Remova
19. s 26 Interface Implementation Supported SCSI Messages Supported SCSI ut 28 ee EE 29 Product ee 29 Sony Contacts e Sony cannot accept liability for data written to cartridges lost as a result of using this product e Sony bears no responsibility for any financial damages lost profits or claims made by third parties arising from the use of this product Overview The Sony SDX 450V and SDX 250V drives are high capacity data storage devices using Advanced Intelligent tape ATT 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 The Sony SDX 450V and SDX 250V drives store data on tape using standard formats called ATT Advanced Intelligent Tape and ALDC formats 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 ATT E Turbo format The SDX 450V supports AIT E Turbo AIT 1 Turbo and AIT 1 formats The SDX 250V supports only AIT E Turbo format Features The AIT Drive Unit SDX 450V has the following features Supports reading and writing to data cartridges conforming to the AIT E Turbo AIT 1 Turbo and AIT 1 formats The third level error correction code guarantee high data reliability Data compression provides
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