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- Page 1 Installation Operating Guide AIT-70 /100...
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Page 2: Copyright Notice
Copyright Notice Copyright ADIC 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced or translated to another language without the prior written consent of ADIC™. -
Page 3: Copyright Notice (Europe)
Copyright Notice (Europe) © Copyright 1996 ADIC Europe, 1997, 1998, 1999 All rights reserved. No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form or by any means, without prior written permission of ADIC Europe, ZAC des Basses Auges, rue Alfred de Vigny 78112 - Fourqueux, FRANCE. -
Page 4: Emi/Rfi Compliance
EMI/RFI Compliance WARNING: 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. -
Page 5: Declaration Of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer’s Name: Manufacturer’s Address: Type of equipment: Model No.: Year of Manufacture: conforms to the following international specifications, as required by 89/336/EEC & 92/31/EEC: EMI: EMC: Safety: Redmond, Washington USA Location according to EN 45014 Advanced Digital Information Corporation 11431 Willows Road NE ZAC des Basses Auges Redmond, WA 98052... - Page 6 Safety Warnings This symbol should alert the user to the presence of "dangerous voltage" inside the product that might cause harm or electric shock. All safety and operating instructions should be read before this product is operated, and should be retained for future reference. This unit has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety.
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Page 7: Precautions
Precautions Do not use oil, solvents, paint thinners, gasoline, or insecticides on the unit. Do not expose the unit to moisture, to temperatures higher than 60ºC (140ºF) or to extreme low temperatures. Keep the unit away from direct sunlight, strong magnetic fields, excessive dust, humidity and electronic/electrical equipment that generates electrical noise. - Page 8 Blank Page viii...
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Copyright Notice ...ii Copyright Notice (Europe) ...iii EMI/RFI Compliance ... iv Safety Warnings... vi Precautions ... vii Chapter 1 Introduction...1 Equipment Description ...2 Switches and Indicators ...3 AIT Data Cassette...4 Other Requirements ...6 SCSI Host Adapter...7 Application Software ...7 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation...7 Unpacking and Inspecting ...8 Installing the Host Adapter...8... - Page 10 Appendix A Specifications... 31 Appendix B Glossary... 33 Index... 37 Table of Contents...
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Page 11: Chapter 1 Introduction
Introduction This Chapter . . . provides a physical description of the switches, indicators and connectors on the front and rear panels of the AIT-70 describes other requirements (additional hardware and/or software) needed to utilize the AIT-70 Chapter /100 /100... -
Page 12: Equipment Description
360 MB per minute (assuming 2:1 data compression). The AIT-100 AIT-2 drive (SDX-500C) provides up to 100 GB of removable, highly reliable data storage on a low cost, pocket-sized, 230-meter data cassette (SDX2-50C, assuming 2:1data compression). The Wide Ultra SCSI drive provides a sustained data transfer rate of over 360 MB per minute (assuming 2:1 data compression). -
Page 13: Switches And Indicators
SCSI bus length is no longer than 3.0 meters. Connecting 16 AIT-70 units to a single SCSI channel will provide a maximum of 1.6 TB (average 2:1 compression) of data storage. Switches and Indicators Figures 1 and 2 show the switches and indicators located on the front and rear panels of the AIT-70 AIT-100 front and rear panels are similar. -
Page 14: Ait Data Cassette
SCSI I/O Connectors SCSI ID Switch Power Switch AC Power Connector SCSI I/O Connectors SCSI ID Switch AIT Data Cassette The AIT data cassette uses 8mm tape, however, Exabyte® (and other manufacturers) 8mm data cassettes are not compatible with the Sony AIT drive. The SDX-300C and SDX-500C drives will sense and eject any non-AIT cassettes. - Page 15 Figure 3. AIT Cassette The Write-Protect tab enables or disables the ability to write or delete files on the data cartridge. If the tab is moved all the way to the right, the drive can write or erase data on the cartridge. If the tab is moved to the left it protects the data cartridge so data cannot be written to or deleted from it.
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Page 16: Other Requirements
SE and HVD SCSI devices, are not compatible. Do not attempt to connect both types of devices to the same SCSI bus. Application Software The software you use will depend upon your storage needs and the system you are using. Introduction /100 . - Page 17 H a r d w a r e I n s t a l l a t i o n This Chapter . . . explains the steps necessary to install and test your AIT-70 provides a 4 symbol on each step that you should verify is correct before continuing. Chapter /100...
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Page 18: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Unpacking and Inspecting Unpack all items from the carton. Save the packing materials in case you need to move or ship the system in the future. Unit should not have any damage. You must ship the unit in the original or equivalent packing materials or your warranty may be invalidated. -
Page 19: Connecting The Interface Cable
Connecting the Interface Cable The jack screws at both ends of the SCSI interface cable must be securely fastened to insure that the AIT-70 communicates properly with the host computer. Attach a shielded interface cable between the host adapter and your AIT-70 will need depends on the kind of SCSI bus connector on your host adapter. -
Page 20: Setting The Scsi Id
Setting the SCSI ID Depending upon your setup, operating system and number of SCSI devices on the bus, you may have to change the SCSI address of the AIT-70 See Figure 6. The SCSI ID has been preset at the factory to 0. AIT-70 Rear Panel The SCSI ID switch is located on the rear of the AIT-70... -
Page 21: Installing The Backup Software
device and the last drive in the external chain. The terminators on the SCSI host adapter would be removed. See your SCSI host adapter manual for directions on removing the terminators on the board. Is there a terminator installed on each end of the SCSI bus? Single-ended termination can be active or passive. - Page 22 Blank Page Hardware Installation...
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Page 23: Chapter 3 Operation
Chapter Operation This Chapter . . . explains how to operate the AIT-70 /100... -
Page 24: Connecting Power And Turning On
Connecting Power and Turning On Plug the power cord into the back of the AIT-70D/100D. Plug the power cord from the AIT-70D/100D into a GROUNDED electrical outlet. Plug the power cord from your host system into the same GROUNDED electrical circuit if possible. Computers and peripherals should always share the same grounds. -
Page 25: Lcd Messages
LCD Messages The following table describes the messages displayed on the LCD immediately after power-up: Drive State At power-up. If the self-test fails. Self-test passed, firmware sign-on message. The drive is ready to have a tape loaded. When loading a tape. When unloading a tape. - Page 26 The following table describes the messages displayed on the LCD during normal operations. Drive State When tape is loaded (if a write- protected tape is loaded, a write protected message will be displayed, see below). Tape loaded, Write Protected. Whenever a tape is in motion. Operation LCD Message Ready Mode —...
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Page 27: Lcd Messages
Drive Operating Condition Whenever the system is writing to a tape, this message will alternate with the ready screen. Whenever the system is reading a tape, this message will alternate with the ready screen. Whenever the system is creating a partition on the tape. -
Page 28: Loading The Data Cassette
Loading the Data Cassette Attempting to insert a cassette into the drive with the power off will result in damage to the drive. Never insert a cassette into the drive up side down or backwards. Never install more than one label in the place provided on the cassette, there is a strong possibility that the tape will jam on eject. -
Page 29: Removing The Data Cassette
Gently push the cassette into the drive opening until you feel a resistance. The drive will pull the cassette the rest of the way in. A load sequence will initiate and the drive will go on-line. The Status may flash, signifying that the cartridge is being loaded (refer to Appendix C for specific drive LED status codes). - Page 30 Many application software packages have the capability of locking the cartridge into the drive via a MEDIA REMOVAL PROHIBITED command. If you must remove the cartridge, even when the application is preventing you from doing so, press the Eject button 3 times consecutively, or hold the eject button depressed for 30 seconds.
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Page 31: Chapter 4 Maintenance
Maintenance This Chapter . . . describes the LCD messages displayed during the drive firmware upgrade process. explains how to clean the tape head. describes how to clean the enclosure. Chapter... -
Page 32: Cleaning The Tape Heads
The AIT-70 /100 is a highly sophisticated unit. No routine maintenance is required apart from cleaning the heads whenever the Cleaning Request message is displayed by the front panel Status LED (see Media Warning Message in Chapter 4 of this manual). The drive firmware is subject to being upgraded by the manufacturer. -
Page 33: Cleaning The Enclosure
Cleaning the Enclosure The outside of the enclosure can be cleaned with a damp towel. If you use a liquid all-purpose cleaner, apply it to the towel. Do not spray the enclosure. Maintenance... - Page 34 Blank Page Maintenance...
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Page 35: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting And Diagnostics
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics This Chapter . . . provides information on drive warning lights and the Media Warning message. describes the effects of high humidity on the AIT-70 explains what to do when you need technical support. Chapter /100... -
Page 36: Warning Signals
Warning Signals The drive used in the AIT-70 cassette status, and drive fault conditions through a pattern of codes. The LCD also displays error messages as described in the following section. LCD Error Messages Whenever an error occurs, perform the actions listed in the following table. If the error message reappears, call the ATAC or you reseller for assistance. - Page 37 The Media Warning message is also cleared from the drive by loading a new tape, or by cycling power to the AIT-70 /100 Sony SDX-300C/SDX-500C Drive Busy LED Tape LED (Top) (Middle) Fast flashing Fast flashing Fast flashing Fast flashing Fast flashing Slow flashing * Slow flashing *...
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Page 38: High Humidity
Causes of the Media Warning Message The Media Warning message appears whenever the drive has determined that low level error performance has degraded to a point where drive head cleaning is absolutely required. It does this by counting the number of C3 (soft) errors as well as the RAW (Read After Write) errors over a number of Mbytes. -
Page 39: When You Need Assistance
When You Need Assistance When Calling ATAC Technical support is provided free of charge to all ADIC customers’ 24 hours a day. Customers must provide serial numbers to qualify for this support. Warranty exchange service is available to all customers who have validated their warranty by returning the warranty card shipped with their unit, in accordance with the terms of the warranty. - Page 40 RMA (Return Material Authorization) When it has been determined that there is a hardware problem with an ADIC system, the ATAC will provide you with an RMA number. The warranty card must be completed and returned to ADIC before the warranty is valid.
- Page 41 Appendix S p e c i f i c a t i o n s This Appendix . . . contains specification information on the AIT-70 /100...
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Page 42: Specifications
5.5 lbs. less than 40 watts 100-240 Vac, 50-60 Hz, 0.6 - 0.3A 5 C to 40 C (Operating) -40 C to 70 C (Storage/Shipping) 20% to 80% (Operating) 5%to 95% (Storage/Shipping) 0.25G (5-500 Hz) (Operating) 0.5G (5-500 Hz) (Storage/Shipping) - Page 43 Glossary This Appendix . . . contains terms and definitions of expressions commonly used with the AIT- /100 Appendix and AIT drives.
- Page 44 8 bits of digital data Celsius (Centigrade) A storage medium item. A cassette is sometimes called a tape or cartridge and is capable of storing vast amounts of magnetically written data. Some cassettes can store more than 50 gigabytes of data.
- Page 45 Memory In Cassette is a design innovation developed by Sony. Incorporating a Flash memory IC inside the AIT media cassette allows the architecture to capture various system and user-related statistics directly within the MIC structure to enhance data reliability, error prediction and success performance. millimeter (0.03937 inches) Off-line When the drive is off-line, all commands that access the tape will report check...
- Page 46 On-line Semi-loaded Threaded Unloaded Glossary The drive is on-line when a tape is loaded in the drive and the load sequence has completed. All commands can be executed, including those that set configurations or run diagnostic tests. A cartridge is semi-loaded when the cartridge is in the drive mechanism but the tape is not threaded around the head.
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Page 47: Index
Index... - Page 48 LCD display, 38 — H — heat, vii, 31 helical scan device, 5 hierarchical storage management, 38 High Humidity, 31 host adapter, 10, 11, 13 host computer, 4, 7, 10, 11, 16, 38, 39 host system, 7, 16, 20...
- Page 49 LCD Message, 17, 18, 19 LED status codes, 21 load sequence, 21, 39, 40 Loading, 18 loading a tape, 17 Loading the Data Cassette, 20 — M — magnetic interference, 31 media, 38 MEDIA REMOVAL PROHIBITED command, 22 Media Warning Message, 29, 31 MIC, iii, 2, 5, 38, 39 Motion Messages, 18 —...
- Page 50 — U — Unloading, 18 unloading a tape, 17 — V — ventilation, vii Verifying, 18 Index — W — Warning Signals, 28 Warranty exchange service, 32, 33 Worn heads, 31 write protected message, 18 Write Protected Tape In Drive message, 20 Write-protect tab, 6, 20 write-protected message, 20 write-protected tape, 18...
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