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- Page 1 2-586-488-11(1) AIT Drive User’s Guide AIT-2 Turbo TAPE DRIVE SDX-550V 2004 Sony Corporation...
- Page 2 Klasse B.) SONY MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS DOCUMENT. Sony shall not be liable for errors contained herein, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this document.
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Page 3: Important Safeguards
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these Power Sources – This unit should be safety instructions completely before operated only from the type of power operating the appliance, and keep this source indicated on the marking label. manual for future reference. If you are not sure of the type of electrical power, consult your dealer or Carefully observe all warnings,... - Page 4 INSTALLATION SERVICE Water and Moisture – Do not use Damage Requiring Service – Unplug power-line operated units near water - the unit from the wall outlet and refer for example, near a bathtub, servicing to qualified service washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry personnel under the following tub, in a wet basement, or near a conditions:...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Product Specifications ..................29 Sony Contacts ......................31 • 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... -
Page 6: Overview
Overview The Sony SDX-550V drive is a high capacity data storage device using Advanced Intelligent tape (AIT) technology. The SDX-550V drive achieves high data reliability through Read-After-Write, an additional level of Error Correction Code, and other features. The Sony SDX-550V drive stores data on tape using standard formats... -
Page 7: Introduction
Introduction About AIT Drives The SDX-550V is an internal AIT drive unit that uses data cartridges conforming to the AIT-2 Turbo format. The SDX-550V supports AIT-E Turbo, AIT-1, AIT-1 Turbo, AIT-2 and AIT-2 Turbo formats. Features The AIT Drive Unit SDX-550V has the following features: •... -
Page 8: Precautions
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. •... -
Page 9: Useable Cartridges
Useable Cartridges The SDX-550V can be used with data cartridges marked with the AIT-E Turbo, AIT-1 Turbo, AIT-2 Turbo, AIT-1 or AIT-2 logo. Notes • Be sure to use only the cartridges designed specifically for AIT. • Do not use anything but AIT cartridges with this system, as doing so can damage the AIT drive. -
Page 10: Installation
Installation SCSI Connection/Setting the SCSI ID SCSI ID SCSI ID SCSI 68pin Connector Power Connector Jumpers GND GND 12 V Parity Disable Enable Note : = CLOSED/Jumper OPEN/Jumper not installed Don’ t care Parity Disable Jumper Parity check function can be disabled by Jumper. Parity check is disabled while left end jumper is installed. -
Page 11: Option Switches (Dip Switch)
Option Switches (DIP Switch) DIP Switch DIP Switch Positions Default Drive Mode (OFF) Drive Mode (OFF) Drive Mode (OFF) Drive Mode (OFF) Terminator Power (ON) Periodic Cleaning Req (ON) DC Control (1) (ON) DC Control (2) (OFF) - Page 12 DR (Disaster Recovery ) Mode Drive Mode (ON) Drive Mode Drive Mode Drive Mode Terminator Power Periodic Cleaning Req DC Control (1) DC Control (2) 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.
- Page 13 Cleaning Request Mode Periodic cleaning requests can be enabled by a DIP switch. Drive Mode Drive Mode Drive Mode Drive Mode Terminator Power Periodic Cleaning Req (ON) DC Control (1) DC Control (2) When switch 6 is ON, cleaning requests are enabled. When enabled, the “CLEANING REQUEST”...
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Page 14: Mounting Holes
Mounting Holes For 3.5" Standard Height 7.6 0.5 mm [0.3" 0.02"] 6-M3 (depth 2.5mm [0.10"] max.) 6-M3 (depth 2.5mm [0.10"] max.) 4.8 0.5mm 94.0 0.5mm [3.70" 0.02"] [0.19" 0.02"] 101.6 0.5mm [4.00" 0.02"] 41.2 0.5mm [1.62" 0.02"] For 5.25" Half Height 7.6 0.5 mm [0.3"... -
Page 15: Reconfiguring From 5.25" Model To 3.5" Model
Reconfiguring from 5.25" Model to 3.5" Model You can reconfigure the 5.25" model to the 3.5" model yourself. Remove the 2 screws for each side rail. Take the side rail off. Side Rail (L) Side Rail (R) -
Page 16: Orientation
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Page 17: Attaching And Removing The Dust Cover
Attaching and Removing the Dust Cover Attaching the Dust Cover 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. - Page 18 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 19: Removing The Dust Cover
Removing the Dust Cover Open the dust cover. 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. -
Page 20: Operation
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) Advanced Intelligent Tape TAPE CLEANING REPLACE MOTION... -
Page 21: Drive Operation
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. Turn on the host computer. Check that the drive’s TAPE MOTION LED, CLEANING REQUEST LED and REPLACE TAPE LED go off. -
Page 22: Unloading A Cartridge
Unloading a Cartridge The cartridge can be removed from the SDX-550V 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 cartridge. -
Page 23: Using A Cleaning Cartridge
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 Load the head cleaning cartridge (SDX1-CL) into the AIT drive. -
Page 24: Emergency Tape Removal Procedure
Emergency Tape Removal Procedure Remove the drive from the chassis or enclosure to allow access to the bottom of the drive. Remove the drive’s top cover. 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. - Page 25 After the tape slack has been removed, continue to turn the Loading motor shaft located on the bottom of the drive clockwise with a precision screwdriver until the tape cartridge is lifted out of the drive mechanism and is ejected. Return the drive to Sony for repair.
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Page 26: Worm Function
WORM Function The SDX-550V supports the WORM function. This section 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 27 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...
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Page 28: Interface Implementation
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 Commands Report Luns... -
Page 29: Specifications
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 (6.1 in) Altitude Operating 0 to 3048 m (0 to 10,000 ft.) Acoustic Nois... -
Page 30: Temperature And Humidity Range
Temperature and Humidity Range Temperature Operating 5 ˚C to 40 ˚C ( T<10 ˚C/h) (41 ˚F to 104 ˚F ( T<18 ˚F/h)) Non-Operating (mech.) – 40 ˚C to 70 ˚C ( T<20 ˚C/h) (– 40 ˚F to 158 ˚F ( T<36 ˚F/h)) Non-Operating (tape) –... -
Page 31: 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 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://www.sonybrasil.com...
- Page 36 Printed on 100% recycled paper. Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...
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