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- Page 1 2-108-661-01(2) AIT Drive Operating Instructions SDX-D420V Series ©2004 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 To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. - Page 3 Anschlußleitung eine Länge von 2 m nicht überschreitet. Anderenfalls muß der Leitungsquerschnitt mindestens 0,75 mm betragen. If you have any questions about this product, please refer to Sony contact in the instruction manual. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Trade Name:...
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- Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Power Sources – This unit should be operated only For your protection, please read these safety from the type of power source indicated on the instructions completely before operating the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of appliance, and keep this manual for future reference.
- Page 6 INSTALLATION SERVICE Water and Moisture – Do not use power-line Damage Requiring Service – Unplug the unit from operated units near water - for example, near a the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a service personnel under the following conditions: wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Appendix Sony Contacts ................. 25 • 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 how to use and care for the SDX-D420V. Please read it carefully before using the drive and save it for future reference. The guide consists of four chapters and an appendix. Refer to the chapters that relate to your use of the drive. -
Page 9: About The Ait Drive
Chapter 1 Introduction About the AIT Drive The SDX-D420V is an external AIT drive using data cartridges that conform to the AIT-1 format. Features The SDX-D420V has the following features. • Uses the Advanced Intelligent Tape (AIT) format AIT-1 data cartridges. AIT-1 data cartridges provide 35 GB of storage (no compression) on a 230-m tape. -
Page 10: System Requirements
System Requirements The following are the minimum system requirements to use the drive. • PC/AT-compatible computer (300 MHz or faster) • Running Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000 • CD-ROM drive (to install the software necessary to the drive) •... -
Page 11: Part Names And Functions
Part Names and Functions Front Panel Advanced Intelligent Tape AIT Data Cartridge Receptacle See page 16 to 17 for information on inserting and removing a AIT data cartridge. POWER Indicator Lights while the drive is on. Dust Cover This cover protects the AIT data cartridge receptacle. LED Indication for Drive Status The LED indicators are defined as follows. -
Page 12: 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 AC IN Connector Connect the supplied power cable here. USB Connector ( Connects to the USB connector of the host computer or a USB hub. Cooling Fan Chapter 1 Introduction... -
Page 13: Supplied Items
Chapter 2 Preparation After you confirm that all the necessary items are accounted for, connect the drive to the host computer or to a USB hub. Supplied Items When you open the package, make sure that it contains the following. Contact your supplier if any of these items are missing and/or damaged. -
Page 14: 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 15 Cleaning Request Mode Automatic cleaning requests can be enabled by a DIP switch. 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 drive in optimum condition in environments affected by dust and other contaminants, we recommend keeping cleaning requests enabled.
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Page 16: How To Use The Ait Drive
Chapter 3 Operation This chapter 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 17: Cartridge Removal
Cartridge Removal Press the EJECT button. 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. Chapter 3 Operation... -
Page 18: 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 19 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 20: Care And Maintenance
Chapter 4 Care and Maintenance Taking Care of the Drive Safety Considerations ■ Power • 100 to 240 V AC. • Avoid plugging into the same outlet as high-current equipment like copiers or shredders. ■ 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. - Page 21 ■ 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. ■ 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.
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Page 22: Taking Care Of Cartridges
Taking Care of Cartridges Usage Precautions • Avoid dropping the cartridges and high vibrations. • The lid on the face of the cartridges opens automatically when they are inserted into the drive. Do not open the lid by hand, as touching the tape may damage it. -
Page 23: Head Cleaning
Head Cleaning To keep the AIT drive in top condition, clean the head as needed using a head cleaning cartridge with the AIT logo. When the head needs cleaning, the CLEANING REQUEST indicator lights. How to Clean Load the head cleaning cartridge (SDX1-CL) into the AIT drive. Cleaning starts automatically. -
Page 24: Appendix
Appendix Specifications ■ Performance Storage Capacity 35 GB uncompressed (with 230 m AIT-1 data cartridge) 91 GB compressed (with 230 m AIT-1 data cartridge Data Transfer Rate (TAPE) 4 MB/s uncompressed Burst Data Transfer Rate 480 Mbps maximum (USB) Load Time average of 14 seconds Unload Time average of 20 seconds... -
Page 25: Sony Contacts
TEL: (416) 499-1414 or (1) 800-961-7669 FAX: (416) 499-8541 Sony Business Europe URL: http://www.sonyisstorage.com/ Electronics Devices Marketing (Singapore) (A division company of Sony Electronics (S) Pte. Ltd.) Enterprise Storage Solutions Dept. 2 International Business Park, #01-10 Tower One, The Strategy, Singapore 609930 TEL:65-6544-8000 FAX:65-6544-7390 Sony Corporation of Hong Kong Ltd. - Page 26 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/...