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1. 4 1 Ventilation Holes Be careful not to block the ventilation holes Ifthe ventilation holes are blocked the AIT autoloader may overheat resulting in damage Front Door Used in inserting and ejecting AIT cartridges Press the DOOR button to unlock and open the door The AIT autoloader cannot operate when the door is open therefore when inserting or replacing a cartridge be that the door is securely closed When the door is closed it locks automatically DOOR Button Press to open the front door Do not press this button while the AIT autoloader is operating 4 CLEAN Button Insert the cleaning cartridge in slot CL 8 and press for at least three seconds to clean the AIT drive 5 Message Display The message display displays how many cartridges are in the AIT autoloader When in normal standby state it displays the status of the AIT autoloader 6 ERROR WARNING LED Lights or flashes orange when a specific operation is necessary or an error occurs When it lights it indicates a warning whereas when it flashes it indicates an error When this happens a 2 character code appears on the message display For details about these codes see Error Code List page 47 Other Messages page 52 or the code reference table CLEANING LED Flashes green when the AIT drive is in need of cleaning For details about cleaning the AIT drive see Cleaning the AIT Drive page 37 Chapter 1 Introduct
2. Chapter 2 Installation 1 4 Package Contents After opening the box make sure that all the following items are present Contact your dealer if anything is missing e LIB D81 1 Power cable 1 e SCSI terminator 1 e Cleaning cartridge 1 e Quick Start Guide 1 e CD ROM containing this document 1 In addition to the above other documentation and or documents may be included in the package Preparing the Host Computer Prepare the host computer before installing the AIT autoloader as follows 1 Make sure that a SCSI host adapter card is installed in the host computer 2 Install the application software supporting the autoloader on the host computer For guidance on application software that can be used with the AIT autoloader and supported operating systems contact your dealer Chapter 2 Installation 1 5 Installing the AIT Autoloader The autoloader weighs about 7 kg 15 4 Ib and has the following dimensions Before installing the autoloader make sure that the surface is appropriate Install the AIT autoloader on a horizontal surface near an AC power outlet Also leave a gap of about 150 mm 5 9 in behind the rear of the unit to allow air to circulate Pi 220 mm 8 7 in 224 mm 8 8 in including rubber feet Ce 350 mm 13 8 in 170 mm 6 7 in ae Make sure that you position the AIT autoloader as indicated in the illustration Correct operation is not guaranteed
3. 3 Turn off the AIT autoloader wait approximately 10 seconds then restart it The disaster recovery tape is automatically inserted into the AIT drive Refer to the documentation accompanying the computer and software applications to perform the disaster recovery procedure Chapter 3 Basic Usage 31 Assigned Element Addresses An element is a physical location where a cartridge is kept Applications use element addresses to differentiate between the elements of the AIT autoloader In AIT autoloader the element addresses are assigned to the cartridge slots and the AIT drive as illustrated below Because element addresses of the AIT autoloader are fixed numbers they cannot be reassigned N ON O1 OM Elevator element address 0 Handling the Cartridges When handling or storing the cartridges note the following Handling Do not subject the cartridges to strong vibrations Do not drop the cartridges When loading a cartridge into the AIT autoloader the lid of the cartridge opens up automatically Do not manually open the lid and touch the interior tape The cartridge is preadjusted at the factory so do not disassemble it The tab of a cartridge is used to prevent writing to the cartridge by accident If the cartridge does not need to be written to move the tab to write protect it Preparing Cartridges page 24 in Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 3 Basic Usag
4. Error code Description Display Logged Cannot detect the RVS FWD L and 9 3 appear 93 sensors during the alternately on the message Yes initialization MOVE display Failed cartridge pickup during L and 9 4 appear 98 GET operation Cannot detect alternately on the message Yes the CTRG sensor at the end display of the GET operation Cannot clear the GAP during L and 9 9 appear 99 the GAP clear operation when alternately on the message Yes retrying GET display Failed to detect RVS sensor L and 9 A appear 9A during elevator movement of alternately on the message Yes the GET operation display Failed to detect FWD sensor L and 9 B appear 9B during elevator movement of alternately on the message Yes the GET operation display Detected a GAP at the end of L and 9 C appear 9C the PUT operation alternately on the message Yes display The pass sensor cannot L and 9 D appear 9D detect the cartridge at the end alternately on the message Yes of the PUT operation display Failed to detect RVS sensor L and 9 E appear 9E during elevator movement of alternately on the message Yes the PUT operation display Failed to detect FWD sensor L and 9 F appear 9F during elevator movement of alternately on the message Yes the PUT operation display Detected an empty slot L and A 0 appear AO alternately on the message Yes display Cannot perform the GET L and A 1 appear Al operatio
5. e If the autoloader does not work as above see Troubleshooting page 42 Chapter 2 Installation 23 Turn Off the Power Press the power switch on the rear of the AIT autoloader to turn it off Do not turn off the AIT autoloader when it is in use or there is a cartridge in the AIT drive as this could damage data After turning the AIT autoloader off wait at least 10 seconds before turning it on again Setting Cartridges Prepare cartridges and insert them into the AIT autoloader Preparing Cartridges Make sure that cartridges are not write protected and prepare them for use Verify whether the write protected tab is in the write enable position If the tab is orange data can be written to a cartridge AIT 1 AIT 2 AIT 3 If the tab is moved to the left data If the tab is lowered data can be can be written to and erased from written to and erased from the the cartridge lt cartridge If the tab is moved to the right data If the tab is raised data cannot be cannot be written or accidentally written to or accidentally erased erased from the cartridge gt from the cartridge Chapter 2 Installation 24 Inserting Cartridges Insert cartridges into the AIT autoloader as outlined below 1 On the front of the AIT autoloader press the DOOR button o P flashes on the message display The AIT autoloader
6. and 4 2 appear 42 length from drive at the drive alternately on the message Yes interface display Drive detected as offline at the L and 4 3 appear 43 drive interface alternately on the message Yes display Detected calibration error L and 7 0 appear 70 lower sensor readings alternately on the message Yes abnormal display Appendix 48 Error code Description Display Logged Detected calibration error L and 7 1 appear 71 notch readings abnormal alternately on the message Yes display Detected calibration error L and 7 2 appear Upon calibration of the lower alternately on the message 72 edge of the drive rim it was display Yes detected that it needed to be calibrated above the upper limit Because cartridge pickup L and 7 8 appear failed when performing alternately on the message 78 recovery it is impossible to do display Yes so because there are no available slots The door lock sensor does not L and 7 A appear 7A close when attempting to lock alternately on the message Yes the front door display The door lock sensor does not L and 7 B appear 7B lock when attempting to lock alternately on the message Yes the front door display The door lock sensor does not L and 7 C appear 7C unlock when attempting to alternately on the message Yes open the front door display Detected a GAP when th
7. Index A Aif filter 22 002 rn 41 AIT cartridges 12 24 32 34 AIT drive 2 0528 88 37 Appendix cesssnessersenensneensnnnnnnn 41 Application software 27 Assigned element addresses 32 B Basic usage neeeenne 28 C Cartridges _ 12 24 32 34 Changing cartridges 34 Cleaning cartridge 13 Cleaning the air filter 41 Cleaning the AIT drive 37 Compatible cartridges _ 12 Connecting SCSI peripheral devices Arne 22 Connecting the power cable 17 Connecting to the host computer 17 Control panel oo eee eee 28 D DIP switches 0 eee eects 19 Disaster recovery function 31 E Ejecting cartridges 34 Element addresses 0 32 Error code list 47 Eitors u a 30 Handling the cartridges 32 Hardware specifications 45 Host computer oe 15 17 Inserting cartridges 25 Installation oo eee eee en 14 Installing the AIT autoloader 16 Maintenance uuueeesseesssensnessennenn 33 Message display ceenen 29 Messages u 29 30 47 52 O Operating the AIT autoloader 34 P Package contents 0 eee 15 Peripheral devices 22 Power 2 s sr 22 Power cable nenn
8. orange and 0 1 appears on the message display indicating an error and the front door is automatically unlocked Open the front door and correct any problems as necessary On the front of the AIT autoloader press the CLEAN button for at least three seconds Chapter 5 Cleaning the AIT Drive 38 C L flashes on the message display and cleaning starts e at N rs u Flashing display When cleaning ends the cleaning cartridge is returned to slot CL 8 and the CLEANING LED goes out When the CLEANING LED goes out press the DOOR button open the front door and eject the cleaning cartridge If the CLEANING LED does not go out it is possible that the cleaning cartridge is spent Replace the cleaning cartridge with a new one and perform the cleaning procedure again e If there is a cartridge in the AIT drive when you begin cleaning the drive it is returned to its original slot before the cleaning procedure starts e If you are writing to a damaged cartridge unloading may take some time For this reason cleaning can take up to 20 minutes If the AIT autoloader cannot clean the AIT drive the following error messages may appear If there is no cartridge in slot CL 8 The ERROR WARNING LED lights and 0 3 appears on the message display l ERROR ng WARNING gt CLEANING If there is an AIT cartridge in slot CL 8 The ERROR WARNING LED lights and 0 4 appears on the message dis
9. Detected SCSI parity error 22 Command phase retried but Yes gave up Detected SCSI parity error 23 Data Out phase retried but Yes gave up Detected a parity error 24 message Message In phase Yes retried but gave up Received Initiator detected 25 error message Message Yes phase retried but gave up Received Initiator detected 26 error message Command Yes phase retried but gave up Received Initiator detected 27 error message Status phase Yes retried but gave up Received Initiator detected 28 error message Data In phase Yes retried but gave up Received Initiator detected 29 error message Data Out Yes phase retried but gave up Received an illegal message _ on from the SCSI interface Yes Received an illegal Identify un 2B message at the SCSI interface Failed reselection Reselection 2C retried but gave up _ Yes REQ ACK handshake timeout 2F or controller chip interruption Yes timeout at the SCSI interface 30 Reports a unit attention event Yes An as yet unsupported LUN 31 specified at the SCSI Yes interface 32 Loader not yet ready Yes 33 Loader front door open Yes 34 Currently in reprogramming 25 Yes mode 35 Currently in menu mode Yes Reported an information exception condition NES Reception of drive data L and 4 1 appear 41 timeout at the drive interface alternately on the message Yes display Received data of abnormal L
10. SCSI bus Now the AIT autoloader can supply electric power to the terminator For information about details see Setting the DIP Switches page 19 in Chapter 2 Installation Error Code List When the AIT autoloader generates an error an error code appears on the message display The following is the list of error codes that can appear on the message display If a message from the list appears on the message display contact customer service If an error code appears on the message display that does not figure in this list before contacting customer service verify the LED on the front of the AIT autoloader as well as perform the operations outlined in Other Messages page 52 If the problem persists contact customer service Error code Description Display Logged No valid error code 00 information B No 01 Detected a microcode 0 1 appears on the No anomaly upon startup message display Detected a base RAM 0 2 appears on the 02 No anomaly upon startup message display Detected a buffer RAM L and 0 3 appear 03 anomaly upon startup alternately on the message No display The Identify message 20 detected a SCSI parity error Yes after selection Detected SCSI parity error 21 Message Out phase retried Yes but gave up Appendix 47 Error code Description Display Logged
11. alternately on the message gt Chapter 3 Basic Usage 30 Example Problem with the drive d and XX where XX is the error code appear alternately on the message display IX X For illustration purposes we have used the autoloader in error code examples throughout the document Disaster Recovery Function Disaster recovery is a function through which all the data on the host computer is backed up on cartridges which can then be used to restore your system in the unlikely event of a catastrophic failure for example Perform disaster recovery with the application software on the host computer For details about operations and settings on the host computer refer to the documentation accompanying the computer and software applications 1 Prepare to perform disaster recovery 1 Create a disaster recovery tape with the host computer 2 Place the AIT drive in Disaster recovery mode Send the AIT drive mode selection command from the host computer The AIT drive enters Disaster recovery mode You can also place the AIT drive in Disaster recovery mode by following the instructions of step 2 below 2 Begin disaster recovery 1 Insert the disaster recovery tape into slot 1 2 Simultaneously press the CLEAN and DOOR buttons at the front of the AIT autoloader for at least 5 seconds The AIT drive enters Disaster recovery mode When the AIT drive enters Disaster recovery mode dr appears flashing on the message display
12. the air filter see Cleaning the Air Filter page 41 Cartridge Case You can insert up to eight AIT cartridges in the case Slots are numbered 1 to 8 from the highest slot down When using it make sure that you insert the cleaning cartridge in slot CL 8 the lowest slot A AIT Drive The AIT autoloader is equipped with one AIT drive 5 Elevator Lowers cartridges to the AIT drive and returns them to their slots When you turn on the AIT autoloader the elevator moves up and down counting the cartridges whose number appears on the message display Chapter 1 Introduction 1 0 AIT Drive Front Cartridge Slot Used to insert and eject AIT cartridges from the AIT drive 2 STATUS LED Lights when the cartridge in the drive is write protected It flashes in the following situations Drive needs cleaning Repetitive long on short off During cleaning tape is spent Regular flashing Drive is malfunctioning Repetitive two short on one long off TAPE LED Lights when a cartridge is being loaded It flashes in the following situations When inserting or ejecting a cartridge Regular flashing Cartridge is spent Repetitive long on short off 4 BUSY LED Lights when data is transferred through the SCSI interface Flashes regularly when data is read from or written to a cartr
13. 1 appear E1 sectors within 10 s alternately on the message Yes display Detected a check sum L and E 0 appear E8 anomaly in the flash memory alternately on the message No device setting area display Detected a GAP sensor L and F 0 appear FO anomaly alternately on the message Yes display Detected a pass sensor L and F 1 appear F1 anomaly alternately on the message Yes display Detected a cartridge sensor L and F 2 appear F2 anomaly alternately on the message Yes display Detected a picker forward L and F 3 appear F3 sensor anomaly alternately on the message Yes display Detected a picker reverse L and F 4 appear F4 sensor anomaly alternately on the message Yes display Detected an elevator lower L and F 5 appear F5 sensor anomaly alternately on the message Yes display Detected a door lock sensor L and F 6 appear F6 anomaly alternately on the message Yes display Detected a door close sensor L and F 7 appear F7 anomaly alternately on the message Yes display Appendix 51 Other Messages Messages displayed during operation Message display WARNING ce CLEANING E Ll Left of the display Right of the display Description Immediately after turning on the AIT 8 liy 8 lit ae i Flashing During startup The ERROR consecutively up Changes from 0 to 3 WARNING and CLEANING LED and down also flash
14. 17 Precautions ueneseeeseeeenne 13 Preparing cartridges 24 Preparing the host computer 15 Product features and functions 8 S SCS DUS eisses eroas terassit 46 SCSI cable specifications 46 SCSI components 1 0 46 SESLID 2 2 282 Shaanti 21 SCSI peripheral devices 22 SCSI specifications 46 SCSI terminator specifications 46 Setting application software 27 Setting cartridges wo ee 24 Setting the DIP switches 19 Setting the SCSI ID 21 Software eosi iosi ceisio sos 27 Specifications eee 45 46 System structure nennen 12 T Transporting the AIT autoloader 44 Troubleshooting 42 U Unpacking n eeeeenne 14 Using cartridges oo eee eee 34 Using the control panel 28 Index 55 For information about the AIT autoloader refer to your reseller Sony Corporation
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16. Flashing Number of the consecutively up moving cartridge ee movementor and down flashing y Standby Number of cartridges Displays the number of cartridges in the loader Cartridge currently in drive flashing AIT drive in operation m Rotating clockwise o flashing P flashing Unlocking the front door o lit P lit Front door unlocked and open When the CLEAN button is pressed C flashing L flashing or during cleaning See note 7 on page 54 E flashing J flashing When forcibly ejecting cartridges See note 4 on page 54 d flashing r flashing Disaster recovery mode See the note below For details about the disaster recovery function see Disaster Recovery Function page 31 Appendix 52 When problems occur When problems occur the ERROR WARNING or CLEANING LED lights or flashes and one of the following codes appears on the message display ERROR SAA Ox IN WARNING Ry l CLEANING OL IN LED Lit Flashing Code Description Remedy L and X X appear alternately Qader error Restart the system and verify if the on the message error message disappears If it occurs display again note the error code and contact d and X X customer service for repair For details ERROR oo appear alternately j on error codes see Error Code List WARNING Flashing orange on the message AIT dr
17. IT autoloader and the AIT drive are peripheral devices or targets that receive commands from the host computer Up to 16 devices including the host computer can be connected to the Wide SCSI bus Also up to 8 devices can be connected to the Narrow SCSI bus About the SCSI Bus When you are setting up the AIT autoloader using a SCSI bus please note the following precautions LVD SCSI The AIT autoloader is an LVD SCSI device All SCSI devices connected to the AIT autoloader on the SCSI bus must be LVD SCSI devices Appendix 46 Wide SCSI The interface of the AIT autoloader is Wide SCSI In order to connect the AIT autoloader to a Narrow SCSI bus use a 50 pin to 68 pin LVD SCSI adapter Also make sure every unused data lines are terminated by an adapter SCSI ID Set a unique SCSI ID for each device on a SCSI bus The host computer uses these SCSI IDs to differentiate between the devices Also the SCSI IDs are used to prioritize the order of communication when several devices are communicating with the host computer The lower the ID number the lower the priority it has The SCSI ID of a device has nothing to do with its physical location For example in a SCSI bus that has multiple devices connected to it the SCSI ID of the last device can be 2 SCSI Bus Termination If the AIT autoloader is the device connected to the end edge of the SCSI bus you must attach a terminator to the unused SCSI connector to terminate the
18. S O N Yy 4 673 839 12 1 AIT Autoloader Operating Instructions Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference STOrOTATION LIB D81 2003 Sony Corporation WARNING 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 Caution The mains plug on this equipment must be used to disconnect mains power Please ensure that the socket outlet is installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible NOTICE Use the power cord set approved by the appropriate testing organization for the specific countries where this unit is to be used Achtung Zur Trennung vom Netz ist der Netzsecker aus der Steckdose zu ziehen welche sich in der N he des Ger tes befinden mu und leicht zug nglich sein soll Hinweis Der h chste Schalldruckpegel betr gt 70 dB A order weniger gem ISO7779 Ratings Voltage AC 100 V 240 V Current 0 7 A 0 35 A Frequency 50 60 Hz Max Ambient Temperature 40 C A certified power supply cord has to be used with this equipment The relevant national installation and or equipment regulations shall be considered A certified power supply cord not ligh ter than ordinary polyvinyl chloride flexible cord according to IEC 60227 designation HOSVV F 3G 0 75 mm or HOSVVH2 F2 3G 0 75 mm 2 shall he used Alternative a fl
19. ach the end of their life or when in need of cleaning on by default You can set the AIT autoloader to display warning messages when specific parts reach the end of their service life or when need of cleaning weekly Use the autoloader option function off by default You can set the AIT autoloader to monitor the AIT drive status on a regular basis as well as automatically eject and insert cartridges Rear DIP switches for setup The default settings of the DIP switches are as follows DIP SW DEFAULT 0 1 off on TERM PWR MAINTENANCE LOADER SEL CONTINUOUS AUTOLOAD RMIC RESERVED RESERVED 4 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Switches are off when in the 0 position and on in the 1 position The default setting of the DIP switches is indicated in brackets 1 TERM PWA on 0 Power is not supplied to the SCSI terminator 1 Power is supplied to the SCSI terminator Chapter 2 Installation 1 9 Ww MAINTENANCE on 0 Warning messages are not displayed when specific parts reach the end of their service life or when in need of cleaning weekly 1 Warning messages are displayed when specific parts reach the end of their service life or when in need of cleaning weekly LOADER SEL off 0 The autoloader option function is not active 1 The autoloader option function is active When this setting is activ
20. an the air filter with a vacuum cleaner We recommend monthly cleaning For details about how to remove the air filter see Cleaning the Air Filter page 41 in the Appendix Clean the AIT drive Clean the AIT drive on a weekly basis You are notified that the AIT drive needs cleaning by a flashing green CLEANING LED and a message when the AIT autoloader has been online for approximately a week If the 2 MAINTENANCE DIP switch at the back of the AIT autoloader is in the off position you are not notified when cleaning becomes necessary By default this DIP switch is in the on position For details see Setting the DIP Switches page 19 Chapter 3 Basic Usage 33 Operating the AIT Autoloader chapter Overview This chapter explains how to eject and change cartridges Using Cartridges This section explains how to eject and change cartridges For information about how to prepare and insert cartridges see Inserting Cartridges page 25 in Chapter 2 Installation Ejecting Changing Cartridges To eject and change cartridges set in slots of the AIT autoloader perform the following 1 On the front of the AIT autoloader press the DOOR button o P flashes on the message display Chapter 4 Operating the AIT Autoloader 34 The AIT autoloader is preparing to open the front door Wait until the display stops flashing which may take up to a minute Flashing dis
21. ast device on the SCSI bus be sure to attach the provided terminator e In LVD Low Voltage Differential SCSI make the total length of the SCSI cable internal and external which connects the host computer and the device at the end of the SCSI bus shorter than 12 m 39 4 ft The length of the AIT autoloader internal cable is 0 5 m 19 7 in e Using SCSI cables longer than 30 cm 11 8 in to connect between devices is recommended e SCSI cables cannot be branched e For information about the SCSI bus see SCSI Specifications page 46 in the Appendix e Prepare the necessary SCSI cables For information about SCSI cable specifications see SCSI Cable and Terminator Specifications page 46 in the Appendix 1 Confirm that the power to the host computer and AIT autoloader are off 2 Connect the SCSI cable and terminator as shown in the figure below 1 Use a commercial SCSI cable to connect the AIT autoloader to the host computer 2 Connect the provided terminator to connector Terminator e Chapter 2 Installation 18 Setting the DIP Switches By setting the DIP switches at the back of the AIT autoloader you can e Supply power to the SCSI terminator on by default When you are using several SCSI devices you can set the AIT autoloader to supply power to the SCSI terminator Display warning messages when specific parts re
22. cartridges other than AIT cartridges Cleaning Cartridge To clean the AIT drive use an AIT Cleaning cartridge sold separately For information on cleaning see Cleaning the AIT Drive page 37 in Chapter 5 Cleaning the AIT Drive Software For guidance on application software that can be used with the AIT autoloader and supported operating systems contact your dealer Precautions e Use cartridges suited to the type of AIT drive installed Using cartridges other than AIT cartridges may cause improper operations For information about cartridges that can be used with the AIT autoloader see Compatible Cartridges page 12 e Do not insert anything except AIT cartridges in the slot of the cartridge case as doing so may result in damage Chapter 1 Introduction 13 Installation Chapter Overview This chapter explains general procedures for positioning the AIT autoloader connecting it to the host computer and turning on the AIT autoloader This chapter also explains initial setup Installation and setup procedures may vary depending on your system Unpacking You will need the box and packing materials if you wish to move or transport the AIT autoloader in the future Retain them for future use 1 Remove the AIT autoloader from the box as indicated on the box Remove the packing materials such as plastic covers and tapes TU
23. ced Intelligent Tape are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation in this country other countries or both e Other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners in this country other countries or both 6 Introduction chapter Overview The LIB D81 is a desktop AIT Advanced Intelligent Tape automatic loader hereafter AIT autoloader with a built in AIT drive Up to 8 cartridges can be inserted in the AIT autoloader The unit can also be connected to and used with a workstation or server Up to 8 cartridges can be used Up to 8 AIT cartridges can be used Cartridges can be replaced from the front panel The following types of cartridges can be used in this AIT autoloader e AIT 3 cartridge records up to 1 6 terabytes of data e AIT 2 cartridge records up to 0 8 terabytes of data e AIT 1 cartridge records up to 0 56 terabytes of data e Cartridges that can be used vary according to the type of built in drive The memory capacity mentioned above assumes a data compression ratio of 2 1 Compact Because of its compact size 170 x 350 x 224 mm and light weight approx 7 kg the LIB D81 is the perfect desktop AIT Autoloader Wide LVD SCSI compliant The AIT autoloader is Wide LVD SCSI compliant Chapter 1 Introduction 7 Product Features and Functions Front Er 6 5
24. e L and 8 0 appear 80 elevator is in movement alternately on the message Yes display Cannot detect the normal L and 8 1 appear 81 number of notches when the alternately on the message Yes elevator is in movement display The pulse of the last notch is L and 8 2 appear 82 determined to be xx mm out alternately on the message Yes of position when the elevator display is in movement The pass sensor fails to L and 8 3 appear change even if space between alternately on the message 83 notches is 1 5 times wider display Yes when the elevator is in movement Cannot detect the lower edge L and 8 8 appear 88 of the elevator during the alternately on the message Yes initialization MOVE display Cannot detect the lower edge L and 8 9 appear 89 of the elevator during the alternately on the message Yes calibration MOVE in Type display Drive Cannot detect the notch edge L and 8 A appear 8A during the initialization MOVE alternately on the message Yes display Detected a GAP at the end of L and 9 0 appear Yes 90 the picker movement alternately on the message display Cannot detect the RVS sensor L and 9 1 appear 91 during picker movement alternately on the message Yes display Cannot detect the FWD L and 9 2 appear 92 sensor during picker alternately on the message Yes movement display Appendix 49
25. e the AIT autoloader monitors the AIT drive status on a regular basis as well as perform the following When a cartridge is unloaded it is automatically ejected and returned to its original slot and the cartridge from the next slot is inserted into the AIT drive When the cleaning cartridge is in the AIT drive and cleaning ends the cleaning cartridge is automatically ejected and returned to its original slot and the cartridge from the next slot is inserted into the AIT drive CONTINUOUS off 0 The autoloader option function is not in continuous mode 1 The autoloader option function is in continuous mode You can use this setting only if LOADER SEL in set to 1 When you activate this setting and the autoloader option function returns a cartridge to slot CL 8 the last slot it automatically inserts the cartridge from the newest slot into the AIT drive AUTOLOAD off 0 The autoloader option function is not in automatic loading mode 1 The autoloader option function is in automatic loading mode You can use this setting only if LOADER SEL in set to 1 When you activate this setting and turn on the AIT autoloader the AIT autoloader automatically inserts the cartridge from the newest slot in the AIT drive RMIC off This function is not supported RESERVED off Extension Do not use RESERVED off Extension Do not use Make sure that the power switch on the rear of the AIT autoloader is in the off positi
26. e 32 Ifthe AIT autoloader is used in a high humidity environment or a location that is subject to wide variations in temperature condensation may prevent the cartridge read write operation If the cartridge does not need to be written to or read from do not insert or eject it too often Storing Store cartridges in an appropriate environment Store cartridges according to the temperature and other surrounding conditions written on the package Also try to keep the temperature and humidity of the environment constant Store cartridges out of the direct sun rays Do not store them near heating systems Never place cartridges on a dashboard or in the glove compartment of a car Store cartridges in a dustless environment Eliminate sources of dust Avoid eating drinking or smoking near the storage location Also do not store cartridges near copying machines or printers that emit toner and paper dust When storing cartridge set the erase protection tab so that the data cannot be over written After removing a cartridge from the autoloader store it in an appropriate location as soon as possible Avoid as much as possible changes of temperature and density contamination by dust and scratches made by touching the interior tape Maintenance Perform the following periodically Clean the air filter If the front panel air filter becomes clogged with dust the AIT autoloader may overheat resulting in damage Periodically cle
27. er contains a large number of wires and parts Do not touch any part other than the slots inside the AIT autoloader as this may lead to damage and or injury Chapter 2 Installation 26 4 Close the front door When you hear the door click it is closed Make sure that the door clicks when you close it When the door is completely closed the cartridges that you inserted into the AIT autoloader are counted and their number is displayed on the message display If cartridges protrude from slots or are otherwise improperly inserted into slots inside the AIT autoloader the ERROR WARNING LED lights orange and 0 1 appears on the message display indicating an error and the front door is automatically unlocked Open the front door and correct any problems as necessary Setting Application Software Make the necessary settings to be able to use the AIT autoloader Refer to the documentation of the application software used with the AIT autoloader for details about the necessary settings Chapter 2 Installation 27 Basic Usage chapter Overview This chapter explains the control panel basic settings handling cartridges element address assignments and Maintenance Control Panel You can use the control panel to display information about the AIT autoloader and clean the AIT drive This section explains the operation of the control panel and the information displayed by the message display Using the Co
28. erabytes AIT 2 cartridge 0 8 terabytes AIT 1 cartridge 0 56 terabytes When data compression is 2 1 Please note Due to constant improvements the specifications and outward appearance of the AIT autoloader may change without prior announcements Appendix 45 SCSI Cable and Terminator Specifications SCSI Cable For impedance and primary conductor use a Ultra Wide LVD SCSI cable that conforms to SCSI 3 specifications However when using a model equipped with an AIT 3 drive use an Ultra 160 m SCSI LVD cable SCSI Cable Length The total allowable length of SCSI cables used in one LVD SCSI bus is as follows This length includes the length of all internal and external cables e The length of the AIT autoloader internal cable is 0 5 m 19 7 in e If there are more than three devices on an LVD SCSI bus the total allowable length is 12 m 39 4 ft SCSI Specifications This section describes common specifications of SCSI components and SCSI buses About the SCSI Components The SCSI system is composed of the following components Initiator This is a host computer system that functions as an initiator program of commands The system consists of the application software the operating system the device driver and the SCSI adapter card e Bus By connecting the SCSI cables to the SCSI adapter card the autoloader and other devices a path or a bus is created for transferring commands Targets The A
29. exible cord be of synthetic rubber according to IEC 60245 designation HOSRR F 3G 0 75 mm 2 shall be used Zum Netzanschluss dieses Ger tes ist eine gepr fte Leitung zu verwenden Es sind die zutreffenden nationalen Errichtungs und oder Ger tebestimmungen zu beachten Es ist eine gepr fte flexible PVC ummantelte Leitung entsprechend IEC 60227 HOSVV F 3G 0 75 mm 2 oder HOSVVH2 F 3G 0 75 mm 2 zu verwenden e ist eine flexible Leitung aus synthetischem Gummi entsprechend IEC 60245 Bauartkurzzeichen HOSRR F 3G 0 75 mm 2 zu verwenden 2 INFORMATION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment 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 turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more o
30. f the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experience radio TV technician for help The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules If you have any questions about this product please access Sony Support Center written in the warranty card Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No LIB D81 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 680 Kinderkamack Road Oradell NJ 07649 1601 Telephone No 201 930 6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Ratings are indicated on the rear while regulatory agency marks are separately affixed on the bottom Oo AE 78828 AAT AGSSS Bt 772A FAASUME SE FE ASMA ASA UBC 71719 SBS GAS LIB D81 AST 43 SONY KOREA CORP NzaauU SERA HERNIE SONY CORPORATION JAPAN 3 Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Installation OVEN 0717 7 AE A SE HEDE SEE EEREE E
31. host computer is on Verify that no error code is displayed on the message display For information about error codes see Error Code List page 47 Only restart the AIT autoloader 10 seconds after it is turned off The AIT autoloader and the host computer cannot communicate with each other Verify that the SCSI IDs of the autoloader AIT drive and host computer are unique Duplicate SCSI IDs cannot be used on one SCSI bus Setting the SCSI ID page 21 in Chapter 2 Installation Verify that the SCSI cable is connected correctly Connecting to the Host Computer page 17 in Chapter 2 Installation Verify that the SCSI adapter card is correctly installed in the computer Verify that all the connected SCSI devices are LVD devices The AIT autoloader is an LVD device Do not connect HDV devices to the autoloader Verify that all the devices on the SCSI bus are Wide SCSI devices The AIT autoloader is a Wide SCSI device All the devices on the SCSI bus must be Wide SCSI devices Wide Narrow adapters can also be used Verify that the length of the SCSI cable that connects the host computer and the AIT autoloader at the end of the SCSI bus is shorter than 12 m 39 4 ft Verify that the SCSI bus is terminated correctly SCSI Specifications page 46 Verify that the AIT autoloader supports the application software For guidance on application software that can be used on the AIT autoloader and on com
32. idge Do not restart the AIT autoloader when this LED is lit as this may cause read and write errors or irreparable damage to the data cartridge Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 System Structure To obtain the best performance out of your AIT drive we recommend that you connect the AIT autoloader to a host computer equipped with an Ultra 160 Wide SCSI LVD SE interface The autoloader is controlled through the host computer Computer Ethernet example LIB D81 68 pin cable R CJ CJ CJ L Wide SCSI peripheral devices Host computer Wide SCSI A SCSI host adapter card must be installed in the host computer Compatible Cartridges This section describes what AIT cartridges are used in the AIT autoloader AIT Cartridges To achieve the maximum transfer rate and recording capacity use the appropriate type of AIT cartridge for your drive For information on recording capacities see Hardware Specifications page 45 in the Appendix AIT 1 Drive Advanced Intelligent Tape AIT 1 mark AIT 2 Drive Advanced Advanced Intelligent Intelligent Tape Tape AIT 1 mark AIT 2 mark Chapter 1 Introduction 1 2 AIT 3 Drive Advanced Advanced Advanced Intelligent Intelligent Intelligent Tape Tape Tape AIT 1 mark AIT 2 mark AIT 3 mark Do not use 8 mm video tapes sold at stores An 8 mm video tape looks a lot like an AIT cartridge but has different specifications Do not use any other
33. if you place the AIT autoloader on its side 50 mm 2 0 in i Rear Front 170 mm 6 7 in a 150 mm 5 9 in 350 mm 13 8 in 50 mm 2 0 in i Chapter 2 Installation 1 6 Connecting the Power Cable T Make sure that the power switch on the rear of the AIT autoloader is in the off position O is depressed 2 Connect one end of the power cable to the power supply connector and the other end to the power outlet W SS U nn Connecting to the Host Computer Connect the AIT autoloader and the host computer with a SCSI cable This section explains general connection steps To connect use an Ultra2 Wide SCSI LVD cable commonly sold in stores However when using a model equipped with an AIT 3 drive use an Ultra 160 m SCSI LVD cable The autoloader side uses the 68 pin half pitch connector When connecting other SCSI devices along with the AIT autoloader see Connecting SCSI Peripheral Devices page 22 e Do not connect the AIT autoloader to the HVD High Voltage Differential SCSI bus If connected the autoloader or other devices on the SCSI bus may be damaged Chapter 2 Installation 1 7 e When connecting the Wide SCSI cable turn off all of the connecting devices including the AIT autoloader and the host computer e When connecting the AIT autoloader as the l
34. ing request tte Cleaning cartridge has reached the Flashing green end of its service life If after performing the above the CLEANING LED continues flashing contact customer service for repair Appendix 53 1 To begin cleaning the AIT drive insert the cleaning cartridge in slot CL 8 and press the CLEAN button for at least three seconds 2 If you are unable to open the front door it may be locked from your backup software 3 If the cartridge is not ejected from the AIT drive when an error occurs proceed as follows 1 Press the DOOR button for at least five seconds The cartridge is forcibly ejected from the AIT drive and the front door unlocked 2 Restart the system 3 Restart the AIT autoloader 4 If n appears to be rotating or E J flashes on the display then the loader is in operation Depending on the state of the cartridge it may take up to 20 minutes for it to be detected 5 Pressing the CLEAN and DOOR buttons simultaneously for at least five seconds starts Disaster recovery 6 In the code reference table XX refers to an error code 7 Cleaning normally takes approximately one minute If there is a cartridge in the AIT drive when you begin cleaning the drive it is returned to its original slot before the cleaning procedure starts If you are writing to a damaged cartridge unloading may take some time For this reason cleaning can take up to 20 minutes Appendix 54
35. ion 8 Rear 1 Setup DIP Switches and DIP Switch Cover Used to set up the AIT autoloader Remove the screws and cover to access the DIP switches For details see Setting the DIP Switches page 19 2 Ventilation Holes Please be careful not to block the ventilation holes If the ventilation holes are blocked the AIT autoloader may overheat resulting in damage Power Switch To turn the AIT autoloader on or off press this power switch When you restart the AIT autoloader be sure to wait at least 10 seconds before turning it on again 4 Power Supply Connector Plug the provided power cord into this connector 5 SCSI connector 1 6 SCSI connector 2 For information about connecting the SCSI connectors see Connecting to the Host Computer page 17 and Connecting SCSI Peripheral Devices page 22 in Chapter 2 Installation 6 SCSI ID Setup Switch Used to set the SCSI ID of the AIT autoloader For details see Setting the SCSI ID page 21 Chapter 1 Introduction 9 Interior Front SrorSrarion Front Door 2 Air Filter Periodically clean the air filter with a vacuum cleaner we recommend monthly cleaning For details about how to replace
36. is preparing to open the front door Wait until the display stops flashing which may take up to a minute Flashing display Steady display When the display stops flashing the front door unlocks To prevent the front door from opening during operation it automatically locks when it is closed Attempting to open the door without unlocking it may damage the AIT autoloader Chapter 2 Installation 25 2 When you are certain that o P on the message display has stopped flashing open the front door as illustrated here When you open the front door o P remains displayed on the message display It is possible for the host computer to prevent the front door from being opened or closed When this is the case and you press the DOOR button the ERROR WARNING LED lights and 0 5 appears on the message display indicating that the door cannot be opened If the front door is not opened within 3 minutes of o P appearing steadily on the message display the door is automatically locked and the message display reverts to normal 3 Insert cartridges into the AIT autoloader Make sure that you insert cartridges in the right direction and push them in the AIT autoloader until you hear a click Slot in the AIT autoloader are numbered 1 to 8 from the highest slot down Slot numbers match SCSI element numbers SrorSrarion The AIT autoload
37. isplay By default you are notified that the AIT drive needs cleaning when the AIT autoloader has been online for approximately a week ERROR eeee WARNING viy CLEANING gt O L IN Chapter 3 Basic Usage 29 High internal temperature The ERROR WARNING LED lights orange and the 0 6 code appears on the message display Suspend operation or lower ambient temperature When the AIT autoloader internal temperature returns to normal levels the ERROR WARNING LED goes out It is possible for the air filter to become clogged with dust or other particles To prevent this from happening be sure to clean the air filter regularly For details see Maintenance page 33 I ERROR seen ale WARNING m S IN CLEANING Specific parts have reached the end of their service life The ERROR WARNING LED lights orange and the 0 7 code appears on the message display Contact customer service l ERROR eee or WARNING 2 CLEANING O Errors When an error occurs in the AIT autoloader the ERROR WARNING LED flashes orange and an error code appears on the message display For information about error codes see Error Code List page 47 in the Appendix Example Problem with a cartridge C and XX where XX is the error code appear alternatively on the message display eX X lt ee Example Problem with the autoloader L and XX where XX is the error code appear
38. ive error page 47 display C and X X Replace the data cartridge after appear alternately cleaning the AIT drive If the same on the message Bala Carnage error problem occurs after doing so contact display customer service for repair 01 Cartridge not completely Open the front door and reinsert inserted cartridges as necessary Cleaning cartridge not j 03 inserted at the beginning of ie cleaning cartridge in cleaning i A data cartridge was 04 inserted in slot CL 8 at the a cleaning cartridge in beginning of cleaning The DOOR button is 05 pressed when the front Do not attempt to open the front door door is locked by an manually application oe in ran Make sure that the operating it orange i is withi g Internal temperature environment is within the allowed 06 abnormally high temperature limits 5 to 40 C and y nign verify that AIT autoloader fan is operating normally For replacement parts contact 07 Parts replacement needed customer service Too many cartridges in the 08 loader There are Eject one or more cartridges from the cartridges in all the slots AIT autoloader and the AIT drive The internal temperature of Make sure that the operating 09 the device is too low to environment is within the allowed guarantee operation temperature limits 5 to 40 C Clean the AIT drive If the CLEANING LED starts flashing again repeat cleaning up to three times Also verify if CLEANING TET CL AIT drive clean
39. n because the picker alternately on the message Yes contains a cartridge display Detected that all slots are L and A 2 appear A2 occupied alternately on the message Yes display Cannot perform the PUT L and A 3 appear A3 operation because the picker alternately on the message Yes does not contain a cartridge display The picker made a GET L and A 4 appear A4 operation request while in the alternately on the message Yes RVS position display Detected a sensor anomaly L and A 7 appear A7 GAP cartridge or pass alternately on the message Yes display Detected a drive hardware L and A 8 appear A8 error alternately on the message Yes display Detected a drive medium L and A 9 appear A9 error alternately on the message Yes display Drive did not enter MOUNT L and A A appear AA state after a lapse of three alternately on the message Yes seconds during the PUT operation display Appendix 50 Error code Description Display Logged Detected a check sum Co anomaly during microcode Yes update Detected a F W ID anomaly ei during microcode update Yes Detected a timeout when L and E 8 appear C8 ejecting the media from the alternately on the message Yes drive display Cannot write data to flash L and E 0 appear EO memory within 1 ms alternately on the message Yes display Cannot clear flash memory L and E
40. ntrol Panel Use the control panel to perform the following e Display information related to the AIT autoloader e Clean the AIT drive e Perform disaster recovery Disaster recovery is a function through which all the data on the host computer is backed up on cartridges which can then be used to restore your system in the unlikely event of a catastrophic failure for example Chapter 3 Basic Usage 28 Message Display The message display displays the current number of cartridges in the AIT autoloader the AIT autoloader s operational status as well as warning and error messages Left of the display ERROR eeee 1 rt WARNING a CLEANING eeee Ll T Right of the display Normal display e The left of the display indicates the operational status of the autoloader e The right of the display indicates the current number of cartridges in the AIT autoloader Display during user operations requests to users error messages A two character code appears on the display For details about the meaning of the various codes see Error Code List page 47 and Other Messages page 52 Warnings When the AIT drive needs to be cleaned or specific parts need to be replaced at the end of their service life LED light on the front panel of the AIT autoloader and messages appear on the message display as illustrated here Cleaning request The CLEANING LED flashes green and the C L code flashes on the message d
41. o the SCSI connectors of the AIT autoloader The SCSI configuration of the autoloader is as shown below Connect the devices according to the system environment AIT drive SCSI ID 0 SCSI connectors Loader controller SCSI ID 1 e The default factory settings of the SCSI IDs are as follows AIT drive 0 Loader 1 e Do not use repetitive SCSI IDs e Connect peripheral devices before turning on the AIT autoloader and host computer Turning the Power On Off Turn On the Power Turn on the AIT autoloader then turn on the host computer T Press the power switch on the rear of the autoloader as illustrated PFR oT Chapter 2 Installation 22 The message display changes as follows and the startup process begins Startup takes several minutes During startup the following appears on the message display Moves gradually up and down during the elevator check Ti _ Li Indicates the startup phase from 0 to 3 When startup is complete the message display indicates the number of cartridges in the AIT autoloader EOE E Starting up Startup complete 2 After pressing the standby switch on the autoloader s front panel wait at least 10 seconds before turning on the host computer e If you start the host computer before the autoloader the SCSI ID is not detected correctly Therefore you must always start the autoloader before starting the host computer
42. on O is depressed Use a pointed object such as a machinist s screwdriver to change the settings of the DIP switches Press the power switch to turn on the power If you change the SCSI ID settings or connect SCSI peripheral devices do not turn on the power from here Instead see Setting the SCSI ID page 21 and Connecting SCSI Peripheral Devices page 22 Chapter 2 Installation 20 Setting the SCSI ID Use the SCSI ID switches at the back of the AIT autoloader to set the AIT drive and or AIT autoloader SCSI ID The default settings of the switches are as follows Use the upper switch to set the AIT drive SCSI ID and the lower switch to set the AIT autoloader SCSI ID AIT drive SCSI ID AIT autoloader SCSI ID e Do not set the same SCSI ID for the AIT drive and AIT autoloader e Make sure that you perform these settings before turning on the AIT autoloader 1 Make sure that the power switch on the rear of the AIT autoloader is in the off position O is depressed 2 Usea pointed object such as a machinist s screwdriver to turn the switches until their arrows match the setting that you want 3 Press the power switch to turn on the power If you want to connect SCSI peripheral devices see Connecting SCSI Peripheral Devices page 22 Chapter 2 Installation 21 Connecting SCSI Peripheral Devices SCSI peripheral devices can be connected t
43. patible operating systems contact your dealer Verify that the application software is correctly installed and correctly set up on the host computer Verify that the host computer was turned on more than 10 seconds after turning on the autoloader If the host computer is turned on too soon after turning on the autoloader the host computer may not detect the SCSI devices Data cannot be written or read even though the application and the autoloader are working properly Verify that the write protect tab of the cartridge is in the write enable position Preparing Cartridges page 24 in Chapter 2 Installation Only use Sony AIT cartridges Verify that the AIT drive supports the cartridges If a cartridge has been used for a long time or very frequently replace it with a new cartridge Verify that the cartridge is not damaged Appendix e Try cleaning the AIT drive Cleaning the AIT Drive page 37 in Chapter 5 Cleaning the AIT Drive The cartridges cannot be ejected e Follow the instructions in Ejecting Changing Cartridges page 34 in Chapter 4 Operating the AIT Autoloader If you are still unable to eject cartridges please contact your dealer for assistance e If you are unable to eject the cartridge in the AIT drive perform the following procedure 1 On the front of the AIT autoloader press the DOOR button for at least five seconds E J flashes on the message display The cart
44. play ERROR eee ly WARNING A CLEANING e Chapter 5 Cleaning the AIT Drive 39 If cleaning fails for any other reason The ERROR WARNING LED flashes L and XX or d and XX where XX is an error code appear alternately on the message display ly ERROR en TD WARNING gt X X amp ee CLEANING ee Or uly ERROR seen az TD WARNING amm In eee CLEANING ese lt Chapter 5 Cleaning the AIT Drive 40 Appendix Cleaning the Air Filter Clean the air filter once a month using a vacuum cleaner T Press the DOOR button and open the front door 2 Turn off the AIT autoloader 3 Extract the air filter from the AIT autoloader Take care not to cut yourself on the metal corners of the air filter Clean the air filter with a vacuum cleaner Reinsert the air filter Close the front door NOORA Turn on the AIT autoloader Appendix 41 Troubleshooting Before contacting a Sony Service center please check the following If the problem persists contact a Sony Service center The AIT autoloader does not work Verify that the power is on Verify that the power cable is connected correctly Verify that the front door is closed Verify that the terminator is attached correctly Verify that the SCSI cable is correctly connected from the AIT autoloader to the host computer Verify that the
45. play Steady display When the display stops flashing the front door unlocks To prevent the front door from opening during operation it automatically locks when it is closed Attempting to open the door without unlocking it may damage the AIT autoloader When you are certain that o P on the message display has stopped flashing open the front door as illustrated here Bi ae When you open the front door o P remains displayed on the message display It is possible for the host computer to prevent the front door from being opened or closed When this is the case and you press the DOOR button the ERROR WARNING LED lights and 0 5 appears on the message display indicating that the door cannot be opened If the front door is not opened within 3 minutes of o P appearing steadily on the message display the door is automatically locked and the message display reverts to normal Chapter 4 Operating the AIT Autoloader 35 3 Eject the cartridge from the slot as illustrated below SrorSraron The AIT autoloader contains a large number of wires and parts Do not touch any part other than the slots inside the AIT autoloader as this may lead to damage and or injury If the cartridge that you want to eject in the AIT drive see Transporting the AIT Autoloader page 44 in the Appendix 4 When you want to change cart
46. r If you are transporting the AIT autoloader for any reason such as when moving or repairing the autoloader make the following preparations e When packing perform the unpacking procedure outlined in Unpacking page 14 in reverse e Eject all the cartridges in the autoloader If the cartridges cannot be ejected by normally see The cartridges cannot be ejected page 43 in Troubleshooting e Remove all the cables such as the power cable the SCSI cable the terminator and the network cable Appendix 44 Hardware Specifications Hardware AIT Drive LIB D81 A1 SDX 400C L 1 LIB D81 A2 SDX 500C L 1 LIB D81 A3 SDX 700C L 1 Number of drives that can be installed One drive Number of cartridges that can be inserted Maximum of 8 Data transfer rate Native AIT 3 12 MB s AIT 2 6 MB s AIT 1 4 MB s Message display 7 segment LED display displays 2 characters LED Two External connectors SCSI 68 pin 2 Loader Wide SCSI LVD SE Drive AIT 1 and AIT 2 drives Ultra Wide SCSI LVD SE AIT 3 drive Ultra 160 SCSI LVD SE Operating environment Temperature 5 C to 40 C Humidity 20 to 80 Avoid condensation Power AC100 V to 240 V 10 50 60 Hz Power consumption AIT 1 Model 40 W Max AIT 2 Model 40 W Max AIT 3 Model 45 W Max External Dimensions 170 W x 224 H x 350 D mm 6 7 W x 8 8 H x 13 8 D in Mass 7 kg 15 4 1b Memory AIT 3 cartridge 1 6 t
47. ridge in the AIT drive is automatically ejected and returned to its original slot The front door is then unlocked and o P appears on the message display e When the original position of the cartridge is unknown such as after restarting the AIT autoloader the cartridge is inserted in the highest available slot e When you press the DOOR button for at least five seconds when there is not cartridge in the AIT drive E J flashes on the message display and the front door is unlocked 2 When you are certain that o P on the message display has stopped flashing open the front door and eject the cartridge The front door does not open If pressing the DOOR button fails to unlock the front door perform the following e On the front of the AIT autoloader press the DOOR for at least five seconds E J flashes on the message display and the front door is unlocked e If the above fails remove the protective cap at the base of the AIT autoloader as illustrated below and then use a pointed object such as a ballpoint pen to press the release button The front door unlocks allowing you to open it Remove the protective cap with a screwdriver and then use a pointed object such as a ballpoint pen to press the release button AIT autoloader base Appendix 43 Miscellaneous Verify that the front door is securely closed The AIT autoloader cannot operate normally if the front door is not closed Transporting the AIT Autoloade
48. ridges insert a new cartridge in the empty slot Make sure that you insert cartridges in the right direction and push them in the AIT autoloader until you hear a click 5 Close the front door When you hear the door click it is closed Make sure that the door clicks when you close it When the door is completely closed the cartridges that you inserted into the AIT autoloader are counted and their number is displayed on the message display If cartridges protrude from slots or are otherwise improperly inserted into slots inside the AIT autoloader the ERROR WARNING LED lights orange and 0 1 appears on the message display indicating an error and the front door is automatically unlocked Open the front door and correct any problems as necessary Chapter 4 Operating the AIT Autoloader 36 Cleaning the AIT Drive Chapter Overview This chapter explains how to clean the AIT drive Cleaning the AIT Drive When the AIT drive is in need of cleaning the CLEANING LED flashes green and the following appears on the message display ERROR eeee WARNING m s vl CLEANING e e gt O To clean the AIT drive insert a cleaning cartridge sold separately into the drive Make sure that you insert the cleaning cartridge into the slot CL 8 before you proceed e If there is a cartridge in the AIT drive when you begin cleaning the drive it is returned to its original slot before the cleaning p
49. rocedure starts e If the 2 MAINTENANCE DIP switch at the back of the AIT autoloader is in the off position you are not notified when cleaning becomes necessary By default this DIP switch is in the on position In this position you are notified to clean the AIT drive when the AIT autoloader has been online for approximately a week For details see Setting the DIP Switches page 19 1 Prepare your cleaning cartridge 2 On the front of the AIT autoloader press the DOOR button open the front door and insert the cartridge into slot CL 8 the lowest slot Chapter 5 Cleaning the AIT Drive 37 For details about how to insert a cartridge into a slot see Setting Cartridges page 24 in Chapter 2 Installation CLEAN oooR SrorSrron The AIT autoloader contains a large number of wires and parts Do not touch any part other than the slots inside the AIT autoloader as this may lead to damage and or injury Close the front door When you hear the door click it is closed Make sure that the door clicks when you close it When the door is completely closed the cartridges that you inserted into the AIT autoloader are counted and their number is displayed on the message display If cartridges protrude from slots or are otherwise improperly inserted into slots inside the AIT autoloader the ERROR WARNING LED lights
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