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N8160-48 AIT/External AIT 外付 取扱説明書 ...... ページ User’s Guide Page 49 ....• 製品をご使用になる前に必ず本書をお読みください。 本書は熟読の上、大切に保管してください。 • Make sure you read this manual before using the product. After reading this manual carefully, store it in a safe place. 4-672-207-01(1)
NEC would greatly appreciate it if our dealers are informed about it. (5) Please note that in no event shall NEC be liable for any damages whatever arising out of the use of this device, regardless of item (4) above.
Keep this User’s Guide at hand for quick reference at anytime necessary. Safety Consideration - Must Read - Follow the instructions given in this User’s Guide for proper operations and safe use of the device. SAFETY INDICATIONS This User’s Guide describes the device components with possible danger, hazards that may be caused by ignoring warnings, and preventive actions against such hazards.
(Sample) A symbol for A content of A term indicating a arousing attention possible danger hazard level Warning Do not install the device while the power is turned on. Unplug the AC power cord from the main power source when installing/ uninstalling the device to/from basic processing unit or connect it with the enclosure.
SAFETY NOTES This section provides several precautions to enable you to use the product safely and correctly and to prevent injury and property damage. Read this section carefully to ensure proper and safe use of the product. For symbols, see “SAFETY INDICATIONS” provided earlier.
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Attention to Power or Power Cord Warning Do not hold the power plug with a wet hand. Do not disconnect/connect the cable while your hands are wet. Failure to follow this warning may cause an electric shock. Caution Do not plug the External AIT to a power source that is not rated for use with this device.
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Caution Do not use a power cord other than the one provided with the External AIT. Using a power cord that is not rated for use with the External AIT to plug the device may result in fire. Also, using a damaged power cord to plug the device may result in electric shock or fire.
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Do not use the unspecified interface cables. Use only the cable authorized by NEC and locate the device and connector before connection. Use of an unauthorized cable or displaced connection may cause a short circuit, resulting in a fire.
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Attention to Handling or Maintenance Warning Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the External AIT. Never attempt to disassemble, repair, or alter the External AIT on any occasion other than described in this User’s Guide. Failure to follow this instruction may cause an electric shock or a fire as well as malfunctions of the External AIT.
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Attention to Operation Warning Do not insert your hands into the cartridge load compartment. Do not insert your hands into the cartridge load compartment. Otherwise, the fingers will be caught/pinched by the External AIT to cause an injury. Take care when in proximity of the fan. When the External AIT is in operation, take care not to touch the fan at the back of the device or bring hair or loose clothing in close proximity of the fan, as it may be caught by the fan.
For Correct Operation To oper ate the N8160-48 Exter nal AIT correctly , obser ve the f ollowing points . For consider ations on handling the AIT data car tridge , refer to the chapter “AIT Data Car tridge”. • Set the N8160-48 External AIT’s SCSI ID so that it will not duplicate with SCSI ID of other SCSI equipment.
Organization of the Instruction Manual The instruction manual function as a guide that enables you to set up and use the N8160-48 Exter nal AIT correctly . Y ou can ref er to this man ual whene ver you encounter a question or problem during setup and daily operation.
AIT to a third par ty, be sure to include the instruction manual. Other accessories Accessor ies accompan ying the N8160-48 Exter nal AIT are necessar y dur ing setup and other procedures, therefore be sure tio include them. Disposal of consumed parts and equipment...
Package Contents Many accessor ies are included with the Exter nal AIT in the N8160-48 Exter nal AIT. Verify the pac ked contents with the par t list given belo w and ensure that all the components and par ts are present.
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For Correct Operation ..........58 Introduction ............59 Organization of the Instruction Manual ....59 Order of priority when the N8160-48 External AIT is used for the first time ......59 Symbols Used in This Text ....... 60 Others ..............60 Transfer to a third party ........
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AIT Data Cartridge Data Cartridge Part Name and Function....78 Operation, Storage and Transportation Requirements ............79 Label ............... 79 Label paste position .......... 79 Precautions on entry to label ......80 Write-protect ............80 Precautions on Handling ......... 81 Operational precautions ........
External AIT This chapter explains setup, installation and daily operation of the N8160-48 External AIT. Features This unit has the following features: • You can record large amounts of data on the AIT1 and AIT2 data cartridges using AIT (Ad- vanced Intelligent Tape) format.
Part Name and Function The External AIT and magazine have the following parts and functions. Front 1 Data cartridge slot A slot in which the AIT cartridge is set. (→ P. 73) 2 POWER LED 3 POWER switch Press this switch to turn the drive on and off.
Rear 1 Rotary switch Use to set the SCSI ID. 2 AC Power connector Connect the supplied power cable here. (→ P. 68) 3 SCSI connector Connect the External AIT’s built-in SCSI cable. (→ P. 68) 4 Fan 66 External AIT...
Setup After you confirm that you have all of the required accessories for your installation, connect the autoloader to the host computer, and select the SCSI ID with the rotary switch on the rear panel. Interconnections Caution Unplug the AC power cord from the main power source when installing/ uninstalling the device to/from basic processing unit or connect it with the enclosure.
SCSI ID Setting The SCSI ID is set by the rotary switch on the rear panel. Press the + or - buttons to move the number up or down, respectively. As shipped from the factory, the SCSI ID is set to 0. Press the switch buttons, if necessary, to select the SCSI ID number you require.
BIOS setting When the SCSI bus can be set on the side of the basic processing unit, set the following on the External AIT. • Transfer rate : 40 Mbyte/second (max., synchronous) • Data bus width : 16 bits (Ultra Wide SCSI, LVD/SE) •...
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Click [Driver] tab. Click [Add] button. [Install Driver] dialog box appears. Click the [Use Disk] button. The [Install from floppy disk] dialog box is displayed. Confirm that “A:\” is specified for the distributed file copy source (C):, and click the [Browse] button.
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For Windows 2000 Users Click the [Start] button, then point to [Settings] and click [Control Panel]. Then click [System]. The [System Properties] dialog box appears. Click the [Hardware] tab, then click the [Device Manager] button. The [Device Manager] dialog box appears. Confirm that [SONY SDX-500C SCSI Sequential Device] is displayed under [Other devices], and double click [SONY SDX-500C SCSI Sequential Device].
Handling The following explains how to handle the N8160-48 External AIT. Setting the AIT data cartridge Important • As the data cartridge to be set in the magazine, use our “AIT Data Cartridge (model: AIT2, AIT1)”. If you use a data cartridge of other manufacturer, a read/write error may occur.
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Set the AIT data cartridge orienta- tion as shown here and insert it into the data cartridge slot. By inserting the data cartridge to the extent, it is automatically set in the drive and the TAPE LED lights. 4 Close the dust cover. Important •...
Ejecting the AIT data cartridge Confirm that the BUSY LED is not blinking. Press the EJECT button and open the dust cover. Pressing the EJECT button, External AIT starts rewinding the tape (this may take a few minutes). Important Firmly press the EJECT button to remove the data cartridge from the AIT drive.
Important • When the BUSY LED is lit or blinking, do not turn off the basic processing unit. This may cause a malfunction or damage data. • To avoid malfunction, do not transport this unit with the data cartridge installed. LED indication Three LED on the External AIT’s front side signal the status of the drive and the AIT data cartridge.
Cleaning To keep the drive in the best condition, regular cleaning is required. Cleaning the read/write head When the STATUS LED blinks (repeating long ON and short OFF), clean the External AIT internal read/write head. Set the provided cleaning cartridge in the drive, following the procedure described in “Handling” in “Setting the AIT Data Cartridge”.
Cleaning the External AIT If the External AIT looks dirty, gently wipe its surface with soft cloth moistened with water or detergent. Important Do not clean the External AIT using chemicals such as benzine or thinner (volatile chemicals), which may cause the unit to be deformed or discolored. For the same reason, do not spray insecticide.
AIT Data Cartridge This chapter explains how to handle the AIT data cartridge. Data Cartridge Part Name and Function Label paste position Label paste position Handle for insertion/ejection Write-protect plug (The same one is provided on the opposite site.) 78 AIT Data Cartridge...
Operation, Storage and Transportation Requirements Operation requirement : 10 to 45 °C Temperature : 20 to 80 % (The maximum temperature of wet bulb is 26 °C.) Humidity Shelf time : If an AIT data cartridge is exposed to an environment other than the operating or storage environment, expose it to the operating environment for a longer time than the period when it is exposed to other environment (for 8 hours at maximum) before use.
Precautions on entry to label • To represent the data contained in the AIT data cartridge, use a label which can be easily replaced and no adhesion trace is left. • To change the label indication, do not erase it with an eraser but peel the old label and paste a new one.
Precautions on Handling Operational precautions Before use • If the AIT data cartridge is damaged, deformed or bent, do not use it. • If the AIT data cartridge is exposed to an environment other than the operating or storage environment, expose it to the operating environment for a longer time than the period when it is exposed to other environment (for 8 hours at maximum) before use.
Usage Inhibition Standard If an AIT data cartridge that you are using is in the case below, you must replace it. • When the AIT data cartridge is given a strong shock, for example, when falling, and damaged. • When the recording surface is contaminated with liquid, such as soft drink, coffee and tea, detergent, metal chips or cigarette ash.
Storing Important Data When storing important data or programs, it is strongly recommended that you should prepare and store the master tape and copy (backup) tape just in case. Further, we recommend that you verify backup software when saving, and check saved data. For details on verification, refer to the instruction manual for the backup software you are using.
Specifications The N8160-48 External AIT has the following specification: Performance Memory capacity 50 Gbyte (In the compression mode: 100 Gbyte) when using AIT2 Data Cartridge: tape length 230 m 35 Gbyte (In the compression mode: 70 Gbyte) when using AIT1 Data Cartridge: tape length 230 m...
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Dimensions, weight 64.5 mm 198.0 mm 246 mm Weight 2.3 kg Specification 85...
Customer’s Application Sheet Use this sheet as a note in which the information required for maintenance and management of the N8160-48 External AIT. Item Record Basic processing unit model name Operating system (OS) (name, version, service pack/batch application) Backup software (name,...
Troubleshooting Checklist If this product fails to operate as expected, consult the following checklist and verify the product before returning it for repairs. If the device is exhibiting any of the symptoms listed, take the actions indicated. Internal/ Symptom Action External The drive does not turn Internal...
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Internal/ Symptom Action External The drive is not properly Internal Make sure that terminators are connected and/or detected during startup. set correctly. External → Terminators must be connected at both ends of the SCSI bus. • If the remote end of the SCSI bus is a cable (connector), make sure that a terminating connector is connected to it.
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Internal/ Symptom Action External The cartridge is not Internal Clean the head with the cleaning cartridge. detected correctly. External Replace the data cartridge with a new cartridge. The backup process is Make sure that you are using the correct data not performed correctly.
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Internal/ Symptom Action External The backup process is Internal Refer to the explanation of the LED and LCD not performed correctly. indicators (if any) in the User’s Guide. External → • If a cleaning request is indicated, clean the (An LED is flashing and an error is displayed on drive and attempt the backup process the LCD.)
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Internal/ Symptom Action External Cannot eject the Internal If a spent cleaning cartridge is inserted, or if cleaning cartridge. cleaning is not completed properly because the External cartridge ends during cleaning, some drives indicate this by not ejecting the cleaning cartridge.