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- Page 1 4-681-446-19(1) AIT Drive Operating Instructions AIT-5 TAPE DRIVE AITe1040/AITe1040V AIT-4 TAPE DRIVE AITe520/AITe520V AIT-3 Ex TAPE DRIVE AITe390/AITe390V AIT-3 TAPE DRIVE AITe260/AITe260V AIT-2 TAPE DRIVE AITe130/AITe130V AIT-1 TAPE DRIVE AITe90/AITe90V ©2003 Sony Corporation...
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Page 2: Safety Regulations
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 dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No. ________________________ __________________________________ Information WARNING... - Page 3 IEC 60245 (Bauartkurzzeichen H05RR-F 3G 0,75 mm ) zu verwenden. If you have any questions about this product, please refer to Sony contact in the instruction manual. ATTENTION According to the EU Directives related to product safety, EMC and R&TTE the manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
- Page 4 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Trade Name: SONY Model: SDX-D1100, ATDEA4, ATDEA3, ATDEA2 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego, CA. 92127 U.S.A. Telephone number: 858-942-2230 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.
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Page 5: Important Safeguards
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Power Sources – This unit should be operated For your protection, please read these safety only from the type of power source indicated on instructions completely before operating the the marking label. If you are not sure of the type appliance, and keep this manual for future of electrical power, consult your dealer or local reference. - Page 6 INSTALLATION SERVICE Water and Moisture – Do not use power-line Damage Requiring Service – Unplug the unit operated units near water - for example, near a from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in service personnel under the following conditions: a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
• Sony cannot accept liability for data written to cartridges lost as a result of using this product. • Sony bears no responsibility for any financial damages, lost profits, or claims made by third parties arising from the use of this product. -
Page 8: How To Use This Guide
How To Use This Guide This Guide describes the AITe1040/AITe1040V/AITe520/AITe520V/ AITe390/AITe390V/AITe260/AITe260V/AITe130/AITe130V/AITe90/ AITe90V drive, 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. -
Page 9: Part 1. About Ait Drives
Part 1. Introduction About AIT Drives The AITe1040/AITe1040V AIT-5 Tape Drives are external AIT drive units that use data cartridges conforming to the AIT-5 format. The AITe520/AITe520V AIT-4 Tape Drives are external AIT drive units that use data cartridges conforming to the AIT-4 format. The AITe390/AITe390V AIT-3 Ex Tape Drives are external AIT drive units that use data cartridges conforming to the AIT-3 Ex format. -
Page 10: Features
Features The AITe1040/AITe1040V drives have the following features: • Supports reading and writing to data cartridges conforming to the AIT-5, AIT-4, AIT-3 Ex, and AIT-3 formats. • Data compression provides 1,040 gigabytes of storage on SDX5-400C data cartridges. The native capacity is 400 gigabytes of storage on SDX5-400C data cartridges. - Page 11 The AITe390/AITe390V drives have the following features: • Supports reading and writing to data cartridges conforming to the AIT-3 Ex, AIT-3, and AIT-2 Turbo formats. • Supports reading from data cartridges conforming to the AIT-2, AIT-1 Turbo, AIT-1, and AIT-E Turbo formats. •...
- Page 12 The AITe130/AITe130V drives have the following features: • Supports reading and writing to data cartridges conforming to the AIT-2 and AIT-1 formats. • Data compression provides 130 gigabytes of storage on SDX2-50C data cartridges. The native capacity is 50 gigabytes of storage on SDX2-50C data cartridges.
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Page 13: Compatible Data Cartridges
Compatible Data Cartridges The AITe1040/AITe1040V drives can be used with data cartridges marked with the AIT-5, AIT-4, AIT-3 Ex, or AIT-3 logo. The AITe520/AITe520V drives can be used with data cartridges marked with the AIT-4 or AIT-3 Ex logo. The AITe390/AITe390V drives can be used with data cartridges marked with the AIT-3 Ex, AIT-3, AIT-2 Turbo, AIT-2 (read only), AIT-1 Turbo (read only), AIT-1 (read only), or AIT-E Turbo (read only) logo. -
Page 14: System Components
System Components This drive uses a Wide SCSI interface. The following shows a typical system configuration. Host Computer Wide SCSI Terminator AITe1040/AITe1040V/ Peripheral Devices AITe520/AITe520V/ AITe390/AITe390V/ AITe260/AITe260V/ AITe130/AITe130V/ AITe90/AITe90V Example connection to the host computer and other peripheral devices Part 1. Introduction... -
Page 15: Part Names And Functions
Part Names and Functions Front Panel Advanced Intelligent Tape AIT Data Cartridge Receptacle See page 24 to 25 for information on inserting and removing a AIT data cartridge. POWER Indicator Lights while the drive is on. Dust Cover Prevents dust from entering the data cartridge receptacle. Keep this cover closed when not inserting or removing data cartridges. -
Page 16: Rear Panel
EJECT Button Push to remove a data cartridge from the drive. POWER Switch Press to turn the drive on or off. Rear Panel Rotary Selector Switch SCSI ID selector. AC IN Connector Connect the supplied power cable here. SCSI Connector Connects to the SCSI interface of the host computer or peripheral device via a Wide SCSI cable. -
Page 17: Part 2. Preparation
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. -
Page 18: Interconnections
Interconnections A single Wide SCSI bus allows connection of up to 15 peripheral SCSI devices. Use a commercially available SCSI cable appropriate to the peripheral device for connections. This drive uses a 68-pin half-pitch connector. Precautions • Switch off the host computer and peripherals before connecting the SCSI cable. -
Page 19: Option Switches (Dip Switch)
Option Switches (DIP Switch) Remove the two slotted screws by using a slotted screwdriver. Remove the access cover to change the DIP switch settings. (Refer to the following figure for details changing the DIP switch settings.) After changing the DIP switch settings, replace access cover and tighten the two slotted screws using a slotted screwdriver. - Page 20 DIP Switch Positions (for the AITe1040, AITe1040V, AITe520, AITe520V, AITe390, and AITe390V Drives) Default DR (Disaster Recovery) Mode (OFF) Emulation Mode (OFF) AIT Library Interface Mode (ON) Reserved (OFF) Terminator Power (ON) Periodic Cleaning Req (OFF) DC Control (1) (ON) DC Control (2) (OFF) Emulation Mode To enable Emulation Mode, set DIP switch 2 [Emulation Mode] to ON.
- Page 21 Periodic Cleaning Request Mode To enable Periodic Cleaning Request Mode, set DIP switch 6 [Periodic Cleaning Req] to ON. The “CLEANING REQUEST” LED on the front panel lights after every 100 hours of operation. When this LED lights, clean the drive with a cleaning cartridge. Note To maintain the drive in optimum condition in environments affected by dust and other contaminants, we recommend keeping cleaning requests enabled.
- Page 22 DIP Switch Positions (for the AITe260, AITe260V, AITe130, AITe130V, AITe90, and AITe90V Drives) Default Drive Mode (OFF) Drive Mode (OFF) Drive Mode (OFF) Drive Mode (OFF) Terminator Power (ON) Periodic Cleaning Req (OFF) DC Control (1) (ON) DC Control (2) (OFF) Emulation Mode To enable Emulation Mode, set DIP switches 1 to 4 [Drive Mode] to ON.
- Page 23 Periodic Cleaning Request Mode To enable Periodic Cleaning Request Mode, set DIP switch 6 [Periodic Cleaning Req] to ON. The “CLEANING REQUEST” LED on the front panel lights after every 100 hours of operation. When this LED lights, clean the drive with a cleaning cartridge. Note To maintain the drive in optimum condition in environments affected by dust and other contaminants, we recommend keeping cleaning requests enabled.
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Page 24: Part 3. How To Use The Ait Drive
Part 3. Operation This section describes how to use the AIT drive, and how to handle data cartridges. How To Use the AIT Drive Press the POWER switch on the front panel. The POWER indicator should light, and the TAPE MOTION, CLEANING REQUEST, and REPLACE TAPE indicators should blink as the self-test is performed. -
Page 25: Cartridge Removal
Cartridge Removal Press the EJECT button. Open the dust cover. The cartridge is ejected automatically. Caution Do not push the EJECT button while the TAPE MOTION indicator is blinking. To do so may destroy data on the tape. Remove the cartridge from the receptacle, and then close the dust cover. Part 3. -
Page 26: Attaching The Dust Cover
Attaching the Dust Cover If the dust cover comes loose, attach it as described below. Note We recommend that you use the drive with the dust cover. Align the dust cover’s hinge clips (one on each side) with the pins of the drive bezel. - Page 27 Press down at an angle on each side in turn until you hear the hinge clips click into place. Caution Do not press the dust cover in horizontally from the front. Doing so could cause the dust cover to break. Close the dust cover.
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Page 28: Worm Function
WORM Function The AITe1040, AITe1040V, AITe520, AITe520V, AITe260, AITe260V, AITe130, and AITe130V drives support the WORM function. This explains the WORM function. What is “WORM”? “WORM” is an acronym for “Write Once Read Many”, a function that allows data to be written to the same place on a tape only once, but permits that data to be read from the tape for any number of times. - Page 29 Protect” or “Sense Key = 03, ASC = 27h, ASCQ = 04: Write Position Error.” Notes • Sony cannot accept liability for data written onto a WORM cartridge that is lost as a result of using this unit. • Sony accepts no responsibility for any financial damages, lost profits, or claims made by third parties arising from the use of this product.
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Page 30: Part 4. Taking Care Of The Drive
Part 4. Care and Maintenance Taking Care of the Drive Safety Considerations Power • Be sure to use only 100 V - 240 V AC. • Avoid plugging into the same outlet as high-current equipment like copiers or shredders. Power Cable Precautions •... - Page 31 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, turn off the drive and wait at least one hour before turning it on again.
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Page 32: Taking Care Of Cartridges
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. -
Page 33: Cleaning
Cleaning To keep the AIT drive in top condition, clean the drive unit as needed using a cleaning cartridge with the AIT logo. When the drive unit needs cleaning, the CLEANING REQUEST indicator lights. (For the AITe1040, AITe1040V, AITe520, AITe520V, AITe390, and AITe390V, use the AITe1040, AITe1040V, AITe520, AITe520V, AITe390, and AITe390V cleaning cartridge respectively.) Use the cleaning cartridge made exclusively for each model. -
Page 34: Appendix
Appendix Specifications (AITe1040/AITe1040V) Performance Storage Capacity 1,040GB compressed (with SDX5-400C) 400 GB uncompressed (with SDX5-400C) Bit Error Rate less than 10 Data Transfer Rate 24 MB/s uncompressed 62.4 MB/s compressed Burst Data Transfer Rate 12 MB/s maximum, asynchronous (SCSI) 160 MB/s maximum, synchronous Initialize Time less than 5 seconds Load Time... -
Page 35: Specifications (Aite520/Aite520V)
Specifications (AITe520/AITe520V) Performance Storage Capacity 520 GB compressed (with SDX4-200C) 200 GB uncompressed (with SDX4-200C) Bit Error Rate less than 10 Data Transfer Rate 24 MB/s uncompressed 62.4 MB/s compressed Burst Data Transfer Rate 12 MB/s maximum, asynchronous (SCSI) 160 MB/s maximum, synchronous Initialize Time less than 5 seconds Load Time... -
Page 36: Specifications (Aite390/Aite390V)
Specifications (AITe390/AITe390V) Performance Storage Capacity 390 GB compressed (with SDX3X-150C) 150 GB uncompressed (with SDX3X-150C) Bit Error Rate less than 10 Data Transfer Rate 18 MB/s uncompressed 46.8 MB/s compressed Burst Data Transfer Rate 12 MB/s maximum, asynchronous (SCSI) 160 MB/s maximum, synchronous Initialize Time less than 5 seconds Load Time... -
Page 37: Specifications (Aite260/Aite260V)
Specifications (AITe260/AITe260V) Performance Storage Capacity 260 GB compressed (with SDX3-100C) 100 GB uncompressed (with SDX3-100C) Bit Error Rate less than 10 Data Transfer Rate 12 MB/s uncompressed 31.2 MB/s compressed Burst Data Transfer Rate 12 MB/s maximum, asynchronous (SCSI) 160 MB/s maximum, synchronous Initialize Time less than 5 seconds Load Time... -
Page 38: Specifications (Aite130/Aite130V)
Specifications (AITe130/AITe130V) Performance Storage Capacity 130 GB compressed (with SDX2-50C) 50 GB uncompressed (with SDX2-50C) Bit Error Rate less than 10 Data Transfer Rate 6 MB/s uncompressed 15.6 MB/s compressed Burst Data Transfer Rate 12 MB/s maximum, asynchronous (SCSI) 40 MB/s maximum, synchronous Initialize Time less than 5 seconds Load Time... -
Page 39: Specifications (Aite90/Aite90V)
Specifications (AITe90/AITe90V) Performance Storage Capacity 91 GB compressed (with SDX1-35C) 35 GB uncompressed (with SDX1-35C) Bit Error Rate less than 10 Data Transfer Rate 4 MB/s uncompressed 10.4 MB/s compressed Burst Data Transfer Rate 12 MB/s maximum, asynchronous (SCSI) 40 MB/s maximum, synchronous Initialize Time less than 5 seconds Load Time... -
Page 40: Sony Contacts
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 FAX: 65-6544-7390 Sony Corporation of Hong Kong Ltd. - Page 41 Optical Devices Storage Dept. Data Storage Section 5F, 145 Changchun Road, Taipei 104, Taiwan TEL: 886-2-2522-7920 FAX: 886-2-2522-2153 Sony Korea Corporation EDMK CP Sales & Marketing Team 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/...