Sony SDX-250V manuale d’uso

AIT Drive 2-546-777- 11 (1)  2004 Sony Corporation AIT-1 Turbo TAPE DRIVE SDX-450V AIT-E Turbo TAPE DRIVE SDX-250V User’s Guide[...]

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3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them. USE Power Sources – This unit [...]

4 INSTALLATION Water and Moisture – Do not use power-line operated units near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. Power-Cord Protection – Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying [...]

5 Contents Overview .................................................................................................................. 6 Introduction .............................................................................................................. 7 About AIT Drives ......................................................................[...]

6 Overview The Sony SDX-450V and SDX-250V drives are high capacity data storage devices using Advanced Intelligent tape (AIT) technology. The SDX-450V and SDX-250V drives achieve high data reliability through Read-After- Write, an additional level of Error Correction Code, and other features. The Sony SDX-450V and SDX-250V drives store data on tape[...]

7 Introduction About AIT Drives The SDX-450V is an internal AIT drive unit that uses data cartridges conforming to the AIT-1 Turbo format. The SDX-250V is an internal AIT drive unit that uses data cartridges conforming to the AIT-E Turbo format. The SDX-450V supports AIT-E Turbo, AIT-1 Turbo and AIT-1 formats. The SDX-250V supports only AIT-E Turbo[...]

8 The AIT Drive Unit SDX-250V has the following features: • Supports reading and writing to data cartridges conforming to the AIT-E Turbo format. • The third-level error correction code guarantee high data reliability. • Data compression provides 52 gigabytes of storage on 98 m tape-length AIT-E Turbo data cartridge. *1 The native capacity is[...]

9 Precautions Installation Avoid placing the drive in a location subject to: – high humidity – high temperature – mechanical shock and vibration – direct sunlight * For details, see “Specifications” on page 29. Operation • Do not move the drive while it is operating. It may cause malfunction. • Avoid exposing the drive to sudden cha[...]

10 Useable Cartridges The SDX-450V can be used with data cartridges marked with the AIT-E Turbo, AIT-1 Turbo or AIT-1 logo. The SDX-250V can be used with data cartridges marked with the AIT-E Turbo logo. Note • Be sure to use only the cartridges designed specifically for AIT. • Do not use anything but AIT cartridges with this system, as doing s[...]

11 Installation SCSI Connection/Setting the SCSI ID SCSI 68pin Connector 5 V Power Connector 1 2 3 4 GND GND 12 V Disable Enable Parity Note : = = = CLOSED/Jumper Don’ t care OPEN/Jumper not installed Pa rity Disable No Connection SCSI ID 3 SCSI ID 2 SCSI ID 1 SCSI ID 0 Jumpers SCSI ID SCSI ID 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 12 13 14 15 2 1 0 P .D. N.[...]

12 Option Switches (DIP Switch) DIP Switch Positions Default ON OFF 12345678 1 Drive Mode (OFF) 2 Drive Mode (OFF) 3 Drive Mode (OFF) 4 Drive Mode (OFF) 5 Terminator Power (ON) 6 Periodic Cleaning Req (ON) 7 DC Control (1) (ON) 8 DC Control (2) (OFF) DIP Switch[...]

13 DR (Disaster Recovery * ) Mode ON OFF 12345678 * 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 [...]

14 Cleaning Request Mode Periodic cleaning requests can be enabled by a DIP switch. ON OFF 12345678 When switch 6 is ON, cleaning requests are enabled. When enabled, the “CLEANING REQUEST” LED on the front panel lights after every 100 hours of operation. When this LED lights, clean the drive with a head cleaning cartridge. Note To maintain the [...]

15 Mounting Holes For 3.5" Standard Height 155.0 0.5mm [6.10" 0.02"] 90.0 0.3mm [3.54" 0.01"] 60.0 0.3mm [2.36" 0.01"] 70.0 0.3mm [2.76" 0.01"] 31.0 0.3mm [1.22" 0.01"] 21.0 0.3mm [0.83" 0.01"] 41.2 0.5mm [1.62" 0.02"] 4.8 0.5mm [0.19" 0.02"] 6-M3 (depth 2.5mm [0.1[...]

16 For 5.25" Half Height 79.2 0.3mm [3.12" 0.01"] 79.2 0.3mm [3.12" 0.01"] 47.5 0.3mm [1.87" 0.01"] 7.0mm [0.28"] 79.2 0.3mm [3.12" 0.01"] 47.5 0.3mm [1.87" 0.01"] 94.0 0.5mm [3.70" 0.02"] 21.8 0.5mm [0.86" 0.02"] 41.2 0.5mm [1.62" 0.02"] 9.9 0.5mm [0.39"[...]

17 Reconfiguring from 5.25" Model to 3.5" Model You can reconfigure the 5.25" model to the 3.5" model yourself. 1 Remove the 2 screws for each side rail. 2 Take the side rail off. Side Rail (L) Side Rail (R)[...]

18 Orientation 10 ° 10 ° 10 ° 10 ° 10 ° 10 ° 10 ° 10 °[...]

19 Attaching and Removing the Dust Cover Attaching the Dust Cover 1 Align the dust cover’s hinge clips (one on each side) with the pins of the drive bezel. • The dust cover should be positioned so that the magnets * on the cover’s back face the drive bezel. * This magnet does not affect the tape of the cartridge. • Holding the dust cover at[...]

20 2 Press down at an angle on each side in turn until you hear the hinge clips click into place. Caution Do not press the dust cover in horizontally from the front. Doing so could cause the dust cover to break. 3 Close the dust cover. This completes attachment of the dust cover.[...]

21 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. Note We recommend that you use the drive with the dust cover.[...]

22 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) TAP E MOTION CLEANING REQUEST REPLACE TAP E Advanced Intelligent Ta p e LED EJECT button LED Indication for Drive Status The LED ind[...]

23 Drive Operation Loading a Cartridge Note While setting the data cartridge, do not turn off the host computer. This may cause a malfunction or damage data. 1 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 show[...]

24 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 Cartridges can be write-protected by sliding the tab on the back of the[...]

25 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 1 Load the head cleaning cartridge (SDX1-CL) into the AIT drive. Cleaning starts automatically. 2 After about 15 seconds, [...]

26 Emergency Tape Removal Procedure 1 Remove the drive from the chassis or enclosure to allow access to the bottom of the drive. 2 Remove the drive’s top cover. 3 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. 4 Rotate the motor shaft clockwise to b[...]

27 Caution 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. The Initial Position of the Threading Mechanism 5 Before the manual ejection procedure, tape slack must be removed in o[...]

28 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 Request – Wide Data Transfer Request Identify ( w/&w/o Disconnect ) Ignore Wide Residue Supported SCSI Command[...]

29 Mass SDX-450V SDX-250V 3.5" 740 g (26.1 oz.) 740 g (26.1 oz.) 5.25" 970 g (34.2 oz.) 970 g (34.2 oz.) 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 101.6 mm (4.0 in) 146.0 mm (5.75 in) Depth 155.0 mm (6.1 in) 155.0 mm (6.[...]

30 Power Requirements SDX-450V Voltage Max Ripple Current Typical Maximum 5 V +/– 5 % 100 mVp-p 1.1 A 1.4 A 12 V +/– 10 % 150 mVp-p 0.4 A 1.2 A SDX-250V Voltage Max Ripple Current Typical Maximum 5 V +/– 5 % 100 mVp-p 1.1 A 1.4 A 12 V +/– 10 % 150 mVp-p 0.4 A 1.2 A Air-cooling Requirement Surrounding temperature < 40 ˚C (104 ˚F) Clean [...]

31 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[...]

32 Sony Corporation of Hong Kong Ltd. Shanghai Rep. Office 44F., HSBC Tower, 101 Yin Cheng East Road, Pudong, New Area, Shanghai, P.R.C. Postcode 200120 TEL: 86-21-6841-3222 FAX: 86-21-6841-0280 Sony Brasil Ltda. Rua Inocéncio Tobias, 125-BlocoA, CEP01144-000, São Paulo -SP-Brasil TEL: (55) 11-3824-6586 to 6598 FAX: (55) 11-3611-9064 URL: http://[...]

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