Related Manuals for Sony StorStation AIT-3 TAPE DRIVE
Summarization of Contents
Introduction
Product Features
Key features of the AITi260 drive including capacity, transfer rates, and supported formats.
Precautions
Installation, Operation, and Transportation Precautions
Guidelines for safe installation, operation, and transportation of the drive.
SCSI Termination
Microsoft PC97 SCSI Requirements
PC97 standard for SCSI termination, requiring plug-in connectors instead of bus termination.
Installation - SCSI Connection
SCSI Connection and ID Settings
How to set the SCSI ID using jumpers and connecting the 68-pin SCSI connector.
Parity Disable Jumper Function
Explains the function of the parity disable jumper for parity check and generate operations.
Installation - Options
Option Switches (DIP Switch)
Configuration of DIP switches for Terminator Power, DC Control, and other functions.
Installation - 3.5" Mounting
3.5" Standard Height Mounting Holes
Dimensions and locations of mounting holes for the 3.5" standard height drive.
Installation - 5.25" Mounting
5.25" Half Height Mounting Holes
Dimensions and locations of mounting holes for the 5.25" half height drive.
Installation - Modification & Orientation
Remodeling to 3.5" Model
Step-by-step instructions for remodeling the 5.25" drive to a 3.5" model.
Drive Orientation Guidelines
Permissible orientation angles for the drive during operation.
Operation - LEDs
Front Panel LEDs
Location and function of the Tape Motion, Cleaning Request, and Replace Tape LEDs.
LED Drive Status Indications
Table detailing the meaning of different LED states (On, Slow, Fast) for drive status.
Operation - Procedures
Cassette Handling
Procedures for loading, unloading, and write-protecting tape cassettes.
Cleaning Tape Usage
Guidance on using cleaning cartridges, noting the drive's built-in cleaning function.
Emergency Cassette Removal
Manual Cassette Removal Steps
Step-by-step guide for manually removing a stuck tape cartridge from the drive.
Interface Implementation
Supported SCSI Messages
List of SCSI messages the AITi260 drive supports.
Supported SCSI Commands
List of SCSI commands supported by the drive.
Product Specifications
Dimensions, Altitude, Vibration, Noise, Shock
Physical and environmental specifications including dimensions, altitude, vibration, noise, and shock resistance.
Environmental and Power Specs
Temperature, Humidity, and Power Requirements
Operating ranges for temperature, humidity, and electrical power specifications.
Support Contacts
Third Party Vendor Contacts
Contact info for host adapter and backup software vendors in the USA.
Sony Support Contacts
US Technical Support
Contact details for Sony's US technical support, including phone, URL, and email.
Regional Support Offices
Contact information for Sony offices in Canada, Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
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