Sony SDX-700C User's Manual
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1. Data compression provides 390 gigabytes of storage on SDX3X 150C The native capacity is 150 gigabytes of storage on SDX3X 150C Stored data is automatically checked for compression Ultra 160 Wide SCSI LVD SE interface is fully supported for host computer access This is assuming 2 6 1 compression ratio The degree of data compression attained while recording data varies according to system environment and data type Precautions Useable Cartridges SDX 800V series can be used with data cartridges marked with the AIT 1 AIT 2 AIT 3 or AIT 3 Ex logo Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Intelligent Intelligent Intelligent X Intelligent Tape Tape Tape Tape Read only e Be sure to use only data cartridges designed specifically for AIT do not use 8 mm video cartridges as this may damage the drives Do not use anything but AIT cartridges with this system as doing so can damage the AIT drive Although commercially available 8mm videotapes resemble AIT cartridges in appearance they have entirely different specifications and cannot be used Installation Avoid placing the drives in locations subject to high humidity high temperature mechanical shock and vibration direct sunlight For details see Specifications on page 27 Operation e Do not move the drives while they are operating It may cause malfunctions e Avoid exposing the drives to sudden changes from low to high te2. T ahve a ZI ee te e ere 27 SONY COMAC S innn ee iero 29 e Sony cannot accept liability for data written to cartridges lost as a result of using this product e Sony bears no responsibility for any financial damages lost profits or claims made by third parties arising from the use of this product Overview The Sony SDK 800V series drives are high capacity data storage devices using Advanced Intelligent tape AIT technology The SDX 800V series drives achieve high data reliability through Read After Write an additional level of Error Correction Code and other features The Sony SDX 800V series drives store data on tape using standard formats called AIT Advanced Intelligent Tape and ALDC Introduction About AIT Drives SDX 800V series drives are internal AIT drive units that use data cartridges conforming to the ATT 3 Ex format SDX 800V series drives support AIT 1 AIT 2 AIT 3 and AIT 3 Ex formats Features The SDX 800V series drives have the following features Support reading and writing to data cartridges conforming to the AIT 3 and AIT 3 Ex formats Supports reading to data cartridges conforming to the AIT 1 and AIT 2 formats The second level error correction code guarantees high data reliability writing to data cartridges conforming to the AIT 3 Ex format The third level error correction code guarantees high data reliability writing to data cartridges conforming to the AIT 1 AIT 2 and AIT 3 formats
3. prevent tape damage Rotate the gear mechanism located on the bottom of the drive counterclockwise to tighten the tape 6 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 25 Interface Implementation Supported SCSI Messages Supported SCSI Commands 26 Abort Target Reset Command Complete Disconnect Extended Message Synchronous Data Transfer Request Wide Data Transfer Request Parallel Protocol Request Frase Inquiry Load Unload Locate Log Sense Log Select Mode Select Mode Sense Persistent Reserve In Persistent Reserve Out Prevent Allow Medium Removal Read Read Attribute Read Block Limits Read Buffer Read Position Receive Diagnostic Result Identify Ignore Wide Residue Message Parity Error Message Reject No Operation Release 6 Release 10 Report Density Support Report Device Identifier Report Luns Request Sense Reserve 6 Reserve 10 Rewind Send Diagnostic Set Device Identifier Space Test Unit Ready Write Write Attribute Write Buffer Write Filemarks Specifications Product Specifications Dimensions not including bezel and protruding parts 41 2 mm 1 62 in 41 2 mm 1 62 in 101 6 mm 4 0 in 146 0 mm 5 75 i
4. that they bracket the pins 17 18 2 Press down atan angle on each side in turn until you hear the hinge clips click into place Do not press the dust cover in horizontally from the front Doing so could cause the dust cover to break 3 Close the dust cover This completes attachment of the dust cover Removing the Dust Cover 1 Open the dust cover 2 Holding the dust cover at both corners carefully raise the dust cover The dust cover hinge clips and drive bezel pins uncouple We recommend that you use the drive with the dust cover 19 Operation Location of 3 LEDS There are three LED indicatiors TAPE MOTION LED CLEANING REOUEST LED REPLACE TAPE LED and an EJECT button on the front panel of the SDX 800V series drives Front Panel REPLACE EJECT button LED Indication for Drive Status The LED indicators are defined as follows LED TAPE CLEANING REPLACE MOTION REQUEST TAPE Nu Independent Independent Tape access in progress others Independent Rm Independent Cleaning is requested Independent ih Independent Cleaning is not completed mm Rie ive on Slow 1 pulse 0 9 sec on 0 3 sec off LUI Fast 1 pulse 0 3 sec on 0 3 sec off mL NO O Drive Operation Loading a Cartridge While setting the data cartridge do not turn off the host computer This may cause a malfunction or damage data 1 Turn on the host computer Check tha
5. D 5 ci E E 5 5 F ei oi R O N H EL EO Io ZE tr m 9 9 0 5mm 0 39 0 02 21 8 0 5mm 0 86 0 02 41 2 0 5mm 1 62 0 02 155 0 0 5mm 6 10 0 02 70 0 0 3mm 2 76 0 01 42 0 0 3mm 1 65 0 01 gt SI Q le A ol E o SH lot Elof Ela olosa St N 94 0 0 5mm 3 70 0 02 47 5 0 3mm 1 87 0 01 139 6 0 5mm 5 50 0 02 146 0 0 5mm 5 75 0 02 149 0 0 5mm 5 87 0 02 31 0 0 3mm 1 22 0 01 I 79 2 0 3mm 3 12 0 01 Reconfiguring from 5 25 Model to 3 5 Model You can reconfigure the 5 25 model to the 3 5 model yourself 1 Remove the 2 screws for each side rail 2 Take the side rail off Side Rail L Side Rail R 15 16 Orientation 10 10 gigia Ze I EI nre O LE Attaching and Removing the Dust Cover Attaching the Dust Cover 1 Align the dust cover s hinge clips one on each side with the pins of the drive bezel e 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 Holding the dust cover at an angle as shown in the figure below set the hinge clips on top of the bezel pins positioning them so
6. ED blink If you restart the drive while the LED are blinking it starts as a CD ROM device For details about the Disaster Recovery Mode refer to the instruction manual that came with the application software you are using Emulation Mode To enable Emulation Mode set the position 2 Drive Mode switch to ON UL LUUL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DR Disaster Recovery Mode Emulation Mode ON AIT Library Interface Mode Reserved Terminator Power Periodic Cleaning Req DC Control 1 DC Control 2 ONoOaRWDNDN ch Emulation Mode returns the following in the Product Identification field of Inquiry of a SDX 800V series drive SDX 700C Data Compression Control DIP switch Data compression can be selected by DIP switches Data compression is enabled while position 7 DC Control 1 is ON Control by host can be disabled when position 8 DC Control 2 is ON 12 Library Mode The Library Mode can be enabled with a DIP switch UL EILUULL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DR Disaster Recovery Mode Emulation Mode AIT Library Interface Mode ON Reserved Terminator Power Periodic Cleaning Req DC Control 1 DC Control 2 OO JO Om P ob ch When switch 3 is ON AIT 1 2 3 compatible Library Mode is enabled With this switch OFF ACI Mode is enabled Terminator Power Control DIP switch This DIP switch determines whether terminator power is supplied to the SCSI bus To enable terminator power set position 5 Terminator
7. Power switch to ON Cleaning Request Mode Periodic cleaning requests can be enabled by a DIP switch UULUBUL 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 DR Disaster Recovery Mode Emulation Mode AIT Library Interface Mode Reserved Terminator Power Periodic Cleaning Reg ON DC Control 1 DC Control 2 ONoOoahKRWDND ch 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 cleaning cartridge To maintain the drive in optimum condition in environments affected by dust and other contaminants we recommend keeping cleaning requests enabled 13 Mounting Holes For 3 5 Standard Height _ SN y 7 6 0 5 mm 0 3 0 02 6 M3 depth 2 5mm 0 10 max e 6 M3 depth 2 5mm 10 10 max a z YA S 9 e E Kos E LO o N 5 S ka EE E EL g Si S a o ES Mal o LO mol oul o o 10 si e RS 5 ogl A Sai S di SEI E yY y E S tH y N ET EO y ET 4 8 0 5mm oa a 53 fs N H H GES e R EZ oO ka 41 2 0 5mm SE 2 101 6 0 5mm 4 00 0 02 or 1 62 0 02 2S For 5 25 Half Height 14 Ee EN N9 I E CO CH CH by
8. S O N Y 2 676 745 31 1 AIT Drive Users Guide AIT 3 Ex TAPE DRIVE SDX 800V Series 2006 Sony Corporation This document contains proprietary information which is protected by copyright All rights reserved No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced or translated to another language without prior written consent of Sony The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice 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 Your AIT TAPE DRIVE is assigned a Model No ATDNA4 for regulatory compliance certifications The number is indicated on the model number label on your drive along with the rated voltage and current VORSICHT F r kunden in Deutshland Diese Ausr stung erf llt die Europ ischen EMC Bestimmungen f r die Verwendung in folgender folgenden Umgebung en e Wohngegenden e Gewerbegebiete e Leichtindustriegebiete Diese Ausr stung erf llt die Bestimmungen der Norm EN55022 Klasse B MSA SHE Ol WIE J sSO AND 448588 St OEM FANANA SE CE ASH ABS USU 71719 BY 144 ATDNA4 OSSA YS SONY KOREA Corp RIAA SERA MI ZAAL EE KI SONY CORP Q E SA IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection please read these safety instruc
9. idge is automatically ejected when finished The cleaning time varies depending on the condition of the drive Do not rewind the cleaning cartridge and reuse it When you reach the end of the cartridge dispose it and buy a new cleaning cartridge with the AIT logo Storage Precautions e Keep cartridges in their cases when not in the drives e Avoid storing cartridges in dusty locations in direct sunlight near heaters or air conditioners or in humid locations e Do not place cartridges on dashboards or in car storage trays 23 Emergency Tape Removal Procedure 24 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 Rotate the motor shaft clockwise to bring the threading mechanism back to the initial position Reel motor Emergency Tape Removal Procedure Stop rotating the motor shaft immediately when the guide B gets to the area below the line C C This line is defined by 2 circular tape guide surfaces of the cartridge Otherwise the gears of the drive can be damaged detail A B Cartridge The Initial Position of the Threading Mechanism D Before the manual ejection procedure tape slack must be removed in order to
10. mperatures This may cause condensation to collect inside the drives If the ambient temperature should suddenly rise while the drives are turned on turn them off and wait at least one hour before turning them back on If you attempt to operate the drives immediately after a sudden increase in temperature malfunctions may occur e Turning off the power to the drives while they are writing to tape may cause the tape to become unreadable All previously negotiated parameters will be lost whenever power to the drives is cycled Transportation Keep the original packing materials to facilitate safe transportation of the drives Always remove the tape media cartridge before moving the drives After removing the drives from the computer repack them into their original packing SCSI Termination The SDX 800V series drives conform to the Microsoft PC97 standard which requires the internal naked drive to be terminated with an external terminator Microsoft PC97 SCSI requirements SCSI peripherals must not terminate the bus Both internal and external cable ends are instead terminated by plug in connectors Host Computer Wide SCSI 68 pin cable Terminator SDX 800V series drive Example of SCSI setup Installation SCSI Connection Setting the SCSI ID SCSI ID SO SCSI ID 2 Q Z o LES ALL SCSI 68pin Connector LA No Jr Jr ee ja OO OO 00 Jumpers Po
11. n Depth 155 0 mm 6 1 in 155 0 mm 6 1 in 780 g 27 5 oz 1010 g 35 6 oz Altitude 0 to 3048 m 0 to 10 000 ft Vibration Swept Sine 5 to 500 Hz 0 25 G Peak 1 Octave min 3 axes 3 directions Non operating Swept Sine 5 to 500 Hz 0 5 G Peak 1 Octave min 3 axes 3 directions Acoustic Noise A curve weight Streaming Write Read 35 dB A 60 dB A The sound meter on A scale is located 1m 3 3 ft in front of the center of the drive front panel 27 Shock Operating No Data Loss Half Sine Performance 5 G Peak 3 ms 3 axes 3 directions Interval of 10 seconds Non operating No Device Damage Half Sine 90 G Peak 3 ms 30 G Peak 11 ms 3 axes 3 directions Interval of 10 seconds Temperature and Humidity Range Temperature 5 C to 40 C AT lt 10 C h 41 F to 104 F AT lt 18 F h Non operating mech 40 C to 70 C AT lt 20 C h 40 F to 158 F AT lt 36 F h Non operating tape 40 C to 45 C AT lt 20 C h 40 F to 113 F AT lt 36 F h Humidity Operating 20 to 80 RH non condensing Maximum wet bulb temperature 26 C 78 8 F Non operating mech 5 to 95 RH ARH lt 30 h Maximum wet bulb temperature 45 C 113 F Non operating tape 20 to 80 RH ARH lt 30 h Air cooling Requirement Surrounding temperature lt 40 C 104 F Clean air flow is recommended to minimize the possibility of data loss Power Requirement
12. nit e If the unit has been exposed to rain or water e If the unit has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped or the cabinet has been damaged s If the unit does not operate normally when following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to normal operation e When the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service Servicing Do not attempt to service the unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer to all servicing to qualified service personnel Table of Contents UE WA AA aie ul tuna it 6 eege ee lA a ee 7 AMADOU AE VA IA demeecaeacneraaces 7 neet E 8 INA e AA 10 SCSI Connection Setting the SCSI ID io 10 Opuon Switehes DIPSwiteh l ili 11 Nonini ET E 14 Reconfiguring from 5 25 Model to 3 5 Model 15 CIA OA AA li ell 16 Attaching and Removing the Dust Cover 17 Attachine the Dust Covefsi sl help e 17 Removing the Dust iii 19 OPE PAU AA Ia 20 LOCAL Eet 20 Dive AA ansia iaia 21 Emergency Tape Removal Procedure i 24 Eeer Eege ee 26 Supported SESI Mecssag ia 26 Supported leen 26 SPECIAL AA aa aa od PCa eid
13. or example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc Power Cord Protection Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against it paying particular attention to the plugs receptacles and the point where the cord exits from the appliance Accessories Do not place the unit on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The unit may fall causing serious injury to a child or an adult and serious damage to the unit Use only a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer Ventilation The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for necessary ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the unit and to protect it from overheating these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered e Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials e Never block the slots and openings by placing the unit on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface e Never place the unit in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided SERVICE Damage Requiring Service Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions e When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed e If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the u
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16. t the drive s TAPE MOTION LED CLEANING REGUEST LED and REPLACE TAPE LED go off 2 Open the dust cover 3 Set the AIT data cartridge orientation as shown here and insert it into the data cartridge slot By fully inserting the data cartridge it 1s automatically set in the drive and the TAPE MOTION LED lights 21 Unloading a Cartridge The cartridge can be removed from SDX 800V series drives in response to a SCSI Unload command or by pressing the EJECT button When the EJECT button is pressed 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 In this state data can be read from the tape but not written onto it LOTTON mmh ren JD AIT 1 AIT 2 AIT 3 wel AIT 3 Ex Using your fingernail push the switch in the d direction of the arrow to protect the tape from writing or accidental erasure I Return the switch to its original position to re enable writing Using a Cleaning Cartridge A cleaning function is built into SDX 800V series drives so the use of a cleaning cartridge is not needed If however the drive experiences excessive errors use a cleaning cartridge with the AIT logo 22 How to Clean 1 Loadthe cleaning cartridge SDX3X CL into the SDX 800V Cleaning starts automatically 2 Cleaning takes from a few seconds to a minute for the SDX 800V and the cartr
17. tions completely before operating the appliance and keep this manual for future reference Carefully observe all warnings precautions and instructions on the appliance or described in the operating instructions and adhere to them USE Power Sources This unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of electrical power consult your dealer or local power company For the unit with a three wire grounding type ac plug If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to have a suitable plug installed Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug AC Power cord for AC mains operating unit only The AC power cord should have appropriate safety approvals or marking for the country in which the equipment will be used Consult your dealer or local power company Cleaning Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the unit Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the unit through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the unit INSTALLATION Water and Moisture Do not use power line operated units near water f
18. wer Connector 3 2 1 4 5V GND GND 12V OO N CH Jr Jr Jr Jr DD oojoo CENCI ooo CERC P ese mm 25 2 2 22 25 On RR CLI SCSIID Ma SCSI ID 0 RR SCSI ID 3 SCSI ID 2 Nn Pe o0 CO DO Parity Disable CL No Connection CL Parity 10 Disable No Jr E D DD KUHN DD CER 11 Enable 2 U ellela Note H CLOSED Jumper Saa felelte H OPEN Jumper not installed UE Don t care s UE Parity Disable Jumper Parity check function can be disabled by Jumper Parity check is disabled while left end jumper is installed Parity generate function is always enabled 10 Option Switches DIP Switch DIP Switch DIP Switch Positions Default si velati 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DR Disaster Recovery Mode OFF Emulation Mode OFF AIT Library Interface Mode ON Reserved OFF Terminator Power ON Periodic Cleaning Reg ON DC Control 1 ON DC Control 2 OFF OO JO Om P ob 11 DR Disaster Recovery Mode To enable DR Mode set position 1 Drive Mode switch to ON e FUL HUUL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DR Disaster Recovery Mode ON Emulation Mode AIT Library Interface Mode Reserved Terminator Power Periodic Cleaning Req DC Control 1 DC Control 2 ONoOoaRKRWDND ch In Disaster Recovery Mode an SDX 800V series drive enters the DR Standby Mode 15 seconds after you insert a write protected tape into the drive and all the drive L
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