Sony SDT-S9000/BM User's Manual
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1. no condensation Maximum wet bulb temperature 26 C Temperature 40 to 70 C Humidity 10 to 90 100 to 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 0 5 t00 3 A 160 x 52 4 x 300 mm W x H x D excluding protruding parts 22 kg Power Cable 1 User s Guide 1 Specifications may be subject to change in the interest of technological improvement without notice or obligation I This is assuming 2 1 compression ratio The degree of data compression attained while recording data varies according to system environment and data type Appendix 21 Third Party Support Contact In the USA Host Adapter Vendors Phone Numbers Adaptec 408 945 8600 ATTO 716 691 1999 Bus Logic 408 492 9090 DPT 407 830 5522 Future Domain 714 253 0400 Initio 408 988 1919 Qlogic 714 438 2200 Ultera Systems Inc 714 367 8800 Operating Systems DOS Backup Software Vendors Arcada Phone Numbers 407 333 7500 Cheyenne 516 484 5110 Columbia Data Products 407 869 6700 Corel 613 728 8200 NovaStor 805 579 6700 Palindrome 708 505 3300 ST Bernard Sofware 619 676 2277 Sytron 508 898 0100 Tapedisk 715 235 3388 Macintosh Cheyenne 516 484 5110 Corel 613 728 8200 Dantz 510 253 3000 NovaStor 805 579 6700 OS 2 Cheyenne 516 484 5110 Corel 613 728 8200 IBM 800 426 3333 NovaStor 805 579 6700 Sytron 407 333 7500 Windows Arcada 407 32. f the drive is not being used for a long time unplug the cable from the outlet Avoiding Damage E Avoid shock and vibration Intense shock such as from dropping the drive will damage it E Environmental considerations Do not store or use the drive in locations subject to high humidity excessive dust high temperature intense vibration direct sunlight sudden changes in temperature E Proper ventilation To avoid overheating install the drive where it will have free air circulation around the case and do not cover it during operation The drive can malfunction if the internal temperature rises too high E Avoid sudden changes in temperature If the drive is moved from a cool place to a warm place or if the room temperature suddenly rises moisture may condense inside the case After a sudden change in temperature wait at least one hour before turning the drive on If the drive is turned on with condensation inside and a cartridge is installed the drive or the tape can be damaged Part 4 Care and Maintenance 17 il Abnormal occurrences If the drive behaves abnormally or if it begins to smell or smoke immediately unplug it from the wall outlet and contact your supplier for assistance E Cabinet cleaning Wipe the cabinet with a soft dry cloth For heavy dirt wipe with a soft cloth moistened with a gentle liquid soap then wipe again with a soft dry cloth Do not use alcohol paint thinner bug sprays or other vo
3. 33 7500 Cheyenne 516 484 5110 Corel 613 728 8200 Creata 909 595 8811 NovaStor 805 579 6700 ST Bernard Software 619 676 2277 Sytron 508 898 0100 Windows NT Arcada 407 333 7500 Cheyenne 516 484 5110 Creata 909 595 8811 Microsoft 206 882 8080 NovaStor 805 579 6700 Avail Systems 303 444 4018 Windows NT Microsoft 206 882 8080 Advanced Server Windows 95 NovaStor 805 579 6700 DEC Unix Cheyenne 516 484 5110 NovaStor 612 933 8790 Software Moguls 612 933 8790 Work Station Solutions 603 880 0080 All phone numbers listed are in the USA Add the country code 1 prior to those numbers when calling from outside the USA 22 Appendix Operating Systems Backup Software Vendors Phone Numbers SUN Unix Legato 415 812 6000 NovaStor 818 707 9900 Software Moguls 612 933 8790 Sun Soft 310 348 8649 Work Station Solutions 603 880 0080 Solaris Unix Cheyenne 516 484 3150 Legato 415 812 6000 NovaStor 818 707 9900 Software Moguls 612 933 8790 Sun Soft 310 348 8649 Work Station Solutions 603 880 0080 SCO Unix Cheyenne 516 484 3150 Legato 415 812 6000 Software Moguls 612 933 8790 Work Station Solutions 603 880 0080 NCR Unix NovaStor 818 707 9900 Work Station Solutions 603 880 0080 HP Unix Cheyenne 516 484 3150 NovaStor 818 707 9900 Work Station Solutions 603 880 0080 AIX Unix Cheyenne 516 484 3150 Legato 415 812 6000 NovaStor 818 707 9900 Softwa
4. CT Button Push to remove a data cartridge from the drive STATUS Indicator Lights when an inserted cartridge is write protected This indicator also lights under the following conditions Drive needs cleaning repeating long on short off blinking End of Tape during cleaning repeating blinking same on off interval Drive Malfunctioning repeating short on once or twice long off blinking TAPE Indicator When a DDS cartridge is installed this indicator lights This also lights under the following conditions Inserting and removing a cartridge repeated blinking same on off interval Cartridge deteriorated alternating long short blinking BUSY Indicator Lights when data is being transferred through the SCSI interface This indicator also lights under the following conditions Drive is reading or writing repeated blinking same on off normally interval 6 POWER Indicator Lights while the drive is on 7 POWER Switch Press to turn the drive on or off Part 1 Introduction 9 Rear Panel 1 AC IN Connector Connect the supplied power cable here GND Ground Terminal Connect the ground terminals of other devices to the unit s frame ground Rotary Selector Switch SCSI ID selector 4 Cooling Fan SCSI Connector Connects to the SCSI bus connector of the host comp
5. S IRIX l A UO N To be supported by the firmware ver 1260 or higher Part 3 Operation This section describes how to use the DDS drive and how to handle data cartridges How to use the DDS Drive 1 Press the POWER switch on the front panel The POWER indicator should light and the STATUS BUSY and TAPE indicators should blink as the self test is performed 2 When the three indicators stop blinking you can insert a data cartridge as shown below The TAPE indicator will blink and if the cartridge is write protected the STATUS indicator will light 3 Computer software controls the reading and writing of tapes While reading or writing the BUSY indicator blinks Part 3 Operation 15 Cartridge Removal Press the EJECT button The cartridge ejects automatically Caution Do not push the EJECT button while the BUSY indicator is blinking to do so may destroy data on the tape 16 Part 3 Operation mJ Part 4 Care and Maintenance Taking Care of the Drive Safety Considerations E Power Be sure to use only 100 240 V AC Avoid plugging into the same outlet as high current equipment like copiers or shredders E Power Cable Precautions Do not crush the cable or place heavy items on it If the cable insulation appears worn or broken do not use the cable Always unplug the cable by holding the plug never pull the cable itself as it will break
6. S O NY 3 860 267 12 1 SDT S9000 BM DDS Drive Unit User s Guide SDT S9000 BM DDS Drive Unit User s Guide Sony Corporation Printed in Japan 1997 Safety Regulations Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No Information To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only For the customers in the U S A You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment WARNING Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turn
7. a storage tray in a car Part 4 Care and Maintenance 19 Head Cleaning To keep the DDS drive in top condition clean the head as needed using the proper head cleaning cartridge sold separately When the head needs cleaning the STATUS indicator will blink How to Clean 1 Insert the head cleaning cartridge DG 5CL into the DDS Data cartridge receptacle Cleaning starts automatically 2 After about 10 seconds cleaning will stop and the cartridge DG 5CL will eject automatically One head cleaning cartridge can be used about 30 times Notice Do not rewind the cleaning cartridge and reuse it When you reach the end of the cartridge dispose of it and buy a new one 20 Part4 Care and Maintenance mJ Appendix Specifications SDT S9000 BM E Performance Storage Capacity Bit Error Rate Data Transfer Rate TAPE Burst Data Transfer Rate SCSI Initialize Time Load Time Unload Time Rewind Time E Operating Environment Operating Non Operating E Power Supply amp Miscellaneous Power Supply Case Dimensions Weight Accessories 24 GB compressed with 125 m DDS 3 tape 12 GB un compressed with 125 m DDS 3 tape less than 10 5 1 18 MB s uncompressed 2 36 to 4 72 MB s compressed 5 MB s maximum asynchronous 10 MB s maximum synchronous less than 3 seconds less than 24 seconds less than 20 seconds less than 80 seconds with 125 m tape Temperature 10 to 35 C Humidity 30 to 8096
8. ing the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna ncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help NOTICE THIS NOTICE IS APPLICABLE FOR USA AND CANADA ONLY If shipped to USA use the UL LISTED power cord specified below for 220 240 V operation If shipped to CANADA use the CSA CERTIFIED power cord specified below for 220 240 V operation DO NOT USE ANY OTHER POWER CORD Plug Cap Tandem blade with ground pin NEMA 6 15P Configuration Cord Type SVT or SJT three 16 or 18 AWG wires Length Maximum 14 7 feet 4 5m Rating Minimum 10A 250 V NOTICE This notice is applicable for countries other than USA and Canada In the countries other than USA and Canada use the power cord set approved by the appropriate testing organization for the specific countries where this unit is to be used Table of Contents Part 1 Introduction Part 2 Preparation Part 3 Operation Part 4 Care and Maintenance Appendix How to Use this Guide 2 eene rt eeecce nitri ueinenes 5 About DDS Drives ecrire cerei annon nx auae crens 6 Features EEEE EE REN 6 Usable Cart
9. latile solvents as they can damage the finish 18 Part4 Care and Maintenance Taking Care of Cartridges Use Precautions Avoid heavy vibration and dropping The shutter on the face of the cartridge is opened automatically when it is inserted into the drive Do not open the shutter by hand as touching the tape may damage it The cartridge was carefully aligned during assembly at the factory Please do not try to open it or take it apart The write protect switch on the face of the cartridge prevents the tape from being written to or accidentally erased If you do not need to write to the tape move this switch to the write protect position in the direction of the arrow Using your fingernail push the switch in the direction of the arrow to protect the tape from writing or accidental erasure Return the switch to its original position to re enable writing n case of a sudden change in temperature condensation may interfere with reading and writing to a tape Avoid unnecessary insertion and removal of cartridges if you do not need to write or read a tape When finished using the drive remove the cartridge Storage Precautions Keep cartridges in their cases when not in the drive Avoid storing cartridges in dusty places in direct sunlight near heaters or air conditioners or in humid locations Do not place cartridges on the dashboard or in
10. nit SDT S9000 BM and how to take care of it Please read it carefully before using the unit and keep it handy for future reference The Guide consists of four parts plus the specifications Refer to the parts that relate to your use of the drive Part 1 describes the features of the drive its system components and the name and function of each part Part 2 describes the necessary connections between the drive and the host computer If other SCSI devices are being used you may need to change the SCSI ID setting Read this part if you are installing the drive Part 3 describes how to use the drive including how to turn it on and how to insert and remove cartridges Read this part if you are going to operate the drive Part 4 describes how to take care of the drive and cartridges and how to clean the drive heads Read this part before using the drive The Specifications appendix provides the major specifications of the SDT S9000 BM E Part 1 Introduction About DDS Drives The SDT S9000 BM is an external DDS drive unit that uses data cartridges conforming to the DDS 3 format and DDS 2 format The SDT S9000 BM supports DDS 1 DDS 2 and DDS 3 formats Features 6 Part 1 Introduction The DDS Drive Unit SDT S9000 BM has the following features e The Digital Data Storage format provides a huge data storage capacity on DDS 1 DDS 2 DDS 3 data cartridges e Read After Write Function and third level error correction c
11. o 0 Press the switch buttons if necessary to select the SCSI ID number you require Precautions The SCSI ID must be different from IDs of the other peripherals on the SCSI bus As shipped from the factory SCSI parity is enabled and Term power is ON Since the terminating resistor inside the drive is disabled a SCSI bus terminator must be connected to the SCSI bus before use Before changing the SCSI ID setting be sure to turn off the power with the POWER switch on the front panel Configuration Switches Setting Sony SDT S9000 BM has a set of configuration switches located on its bottom side These drives can be made ready to run in major workstations by setting the configuration switches as shown in the following table g g O O f O D O e e zo I with the SDT S9000 BM Part2 Preparation 13 14 Part 2 Preparation SDT S9000 BM Configuration Switch Settings for Unix System Host PC based WS Unix SCO Unix Xenix Configuration o z o D z 5 amp l A UO N Digital WS l B UO N Sun WS Solaris 2 X l B UO N Sun WS Sun OS 4 1 X l A UO N IBM RS 6000 WS AIX l B UO N IBM RS 6000 WS AIX TT HP WS HP UX l A UO N SGI W
12. ode guarantee high data reliability e Data Compression provides 24 gigabytes of storage on a 125 m tape length cartridge The native capacity is 12 gigabytes of storage on a 125 m tape length cartridge Stored data are automatically checked for compression The SCSI 2 ANSI SCSI 2 X3T9 2 86 109 REV 10C interface is fully supported for host computer access Read Write operation is available with both DDS 1 DDS 2 and DDS 3 format Automatic Super Head Cleaner I This is assuming 2 1 compression ratio The degree of data compression attained while recording data varies according to system environment and data type Useable Cartridges Data cartridges used with the SDT S9000 BM must be marked with the DDS 1 DDS 2 or DDS 3 logo Digital Digital Data Data Storage Storage DDS 3 Logo DDS 2 Logo DDS 1 logo CAUTION Be sure to use only the cartridges designed specifically for DDS do not use DAT cartridges for music System Components The SDT S9000 BM connects to the host computer via a SCSI 2 interface Host Computer SDT S9000 BM Peripheral Devices This Device Part 1 Introduction 7 Part Names and Functions Front panel 8 Part 1 Introduction v DDS Data Cartridge Receptacle See page 15 for information on inserting and removing a DDS data cartridge EJE
13. re Moguls 612 933 8790 Work Station Solutions 603 880 0080 Interactive Unix Sun Soft 310 348 8649 SGI Unix Software Moguls 612 933 8790 Work Station Solutions 603 880 0080 Novell UNIXware Novell 801 263 3500 Novell NLM Arcada 407 263 3500 Avail Systems 303 444 4018 Cheyenne 516 484 3150 Columbia Data Products 407 682 0265 Creata 909 595 8811 Legato 415 812 6000 NovaStor 818 707 9900 Novell 801 419 5544 Palindrome 708 505 3300 Performance Tech 210 979 2110 ST Bernard Software 619 676 2277 Symantec 310 449 4156 Sytron 508 898 0100 Banyan Performance Tech 210 979 2110 Lantastic NovaStor 818 707 9900 Amiga Moonlighter 407 384 9484 RS6000 Legato 415 812 6000 NovaStor 818 707 9900 Software Moguls 612 933 8790 Appendix 23
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15. uter or another SCSI peripheral 10 Part1 Introduction Part 2 Preparation After you confirm that you have all of the required accessories for your installation connect the drive to the host computer and select the SCSI ID with the rotary switch on the rear panel Supplied Items When you first open the box make sure it contains the following items Contact your supplier if anything is missing or broken DDS Drive Unit Power Cable External only Part 2 Preparation 11 Interconnections 12 Part 2 Preparation The SCSI bus allows connection of up to seven peripherals to the host computer Use a SCSI cable with a full pitch connector Precautions Switch off the host computer and peripherals before connecting the SCSI cable Make sure the SCSI connectors are pressed tightly together If this unit is the last or only device on the SCSI bus make sure to connect a SCSI bus terminator to the open connector The total length of the SCSI cable s between the host computer and the last device should be less than 6 meters AC power 1 When using high speed data transfer with the SDT S9000 BM it is recommended that total length of the SCSI cable not exceed 3m SCSI ID Setting The SCSI ID is set by the rotary switch on the rear panel Press the or buttons to move the number up or down respectively As shipped from the factory the SCSI ID is set t
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