4-681-446-19(1) AIT Drive Operating Instructions AIT-5 TAPE DRIVE AITe1040/AITe1040V AIT-4 TAPE DRIVE AITe520/AITe520V AIT-3 Ex TAPE DRIVE AITe390/AITe390V AIT-3 TAPE DRIVE AITe260/AITe260V AIT-2 TAPE DRIVE AITe130/AITe130V AIT-1 TAPE DRIVE AITe90/AITe90V ©2003 Sony Corporation
Safety Regulations Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your dealer regarding this product. Model No. ________________________ Serial No. __________________________________ Information WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
CAUTION The mains plug on this equipment must be used to disconnect mains power. Please ensure that the socket outlet is installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. ACHTUNG Zur Trennung vom Netz ist der Netzstecker aus der Steckdose zu ziehen, welche sich in der Nähe des Gerätes befinden muß und leicht zugänglich sein soll. Hinweis Maschinenlärminformations-Verordnung - 3. GPSGV, der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB(A) oder weniger gemäss EN ISO 7779.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Trade Name: SONY Model: SDX-D1100, ATDEA4, ATDEA3, ATDEA2 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego, CA. 92127 U.S.A. Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS USE For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. 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.
INSTALLATION SERVICE Water and Moisture – Do not use power-line operated units near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
Table of Contents How To Use This Guide ..................................................................... 8 Part 1. Introduction About AIT Drives ............................................................................... 9 Features .................................................................................................. 10 Compatible Data Cartridges .................................................................. 13 System Components ....................................................
How To Use This Guide This Guide describes the AITe1040/AITe1040V/AITe520/AITe520V/ AITe390/AITe390V/AITe260/AITe260V/AITe130/AITe130V/AITe90/ AITe90V drive, and how to take care of it. Please read it carefully before using the unit, and keep it handy for future reference. The Guide consists of four parts, plus the specifications. Refer to the parts that relate to your use of the drive. Part 1 describes the features of the drive, its system components, and the name and function of each part.
Part 1. Introduction About AIT Drives The AITe1040/AITe1040V AIT-5 Tape Drives are external AIT drive units that use data cartridges conforming to the AIT-5 format. The AITe520/AITe520V AIT-4 Tape Drives are external AIT drive units that use data cartridges conforming to the AIT-4 format. The AITe390/AITe390V AIT-3 Ex Tape Drives are external AIT drive units that use data cartridges conforming to the AIT-3 Ex format.
Features The AITe1040/AITe1040V drives have the following features: • Supports reading and writing to data cartridges conforming to the AIT-5, AIT-4, AIT-3 Ex, and AIT-3 formats. • Data compression provides 1,040 gigabytes of storage on SDX5-400C data cartridges.* The native capacity is 400 gigabytes of storage on SDX5-400C data cartridges. • Ultra 160 SCSI interface is fully supported for host computer access.
The AITe390/AITe390V drives have the following features: • Supports reading and writing to data cartridges conforming to the AIT-3 Ex, AIT-3, and AIT-2 Turbo formats. • Supports reading from data cartridges conforming to the AIT-2, AIT-1 Turbo, AIT-1, and AIT-E Turbo formats. • Data compression provides 390 gigabytes of storage on SDX3X-150C data cartridges.* The native capacity is 150 gigabytes of storage on SDX3X-150C data cartridges. • Ultra 160 SCSI interface is fully supported for host computer access.
The AITe130/AITe130V drives have the following features: • Supports reading and writing to data cartridges conforming to the AIT-2 and AIT-1 formats. • Data compression provides 130 gigabytes of storage on SDX2-50C data cartridges.* The native capacity is 50 gigabytes of storage on SDX2-50C data cartridges. • Wide Ultra SCSI (LVD/SE) interface is fully supported for host computer access.
Compatible Data Cartridges The AITe1040/AITe1040V drives can be used with data cartridges marked with the AIT-5, AIT-4, AIT-3 Ex, or AIT-3 logo. The AITe520/AITe520V drives can be used with data cartridges marked with the AIT-4 or AIT-3 Ex logo. The AITe390/AITe390V drives can be used with data cartridges marked with the AIT-3 Ex, AIT-3, AIT-2 Turbo, AIT-2 (read only), AIT-1 Turbo (read only), AIT-1 (read only), or AIT-E Turbo (read only) logo.
System Components This drive uses a Wide SCSI interface. The following shows a typical system configuration. Host Computer Wide SCSI AITe1040/AITe1040V/ AITe520/AITe520V/ AITe390/AITe390V/ AITe260/AITe260V/ AITe130/AITe130V/ AITe90/AITe90V Peripheral Devices Terminator Example connection to the host computer and other peripheral devices 14 Part 1.
Part Names and Functions Front Panel 1 2 Advanced Intelligent Tape 3 4 5 6 1 AIT Data Cartridge Receptacle See page 24 to 25 for information on inserting and removing a AIT data cartridge. 2 POWER Indicator Lights while the drive is on. 3 Dust Cover Prevents dust from entering the data cartridge receptacle. Keep this cover closed when not inserting or removing data cartridges. 4 LED Indication for Drive Status The LED indicators are defined as follows.
5 EJECT Button Push to remove a data cartridge from the drive. 6 POWER Switch Press to turn the drive on or off. Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 1 Rotary Selector Switch SCSI ID selector. 2 AC IN Connector Connect the supplied power cable here. 3 SCSI Connector Connects to the SCSI interface of the host computer or peripheral device via a Wide SCSI cable. 4 Cooling Fan 16 Part 1.
Part 2. Preparation After you confirm that you have all of the required accessories for your installation, connect the drive to the host computer, and select the SCSI ID with the rotary switch on the rear panel. Supplied Items When you first open the box, make sure it contains the following items. Contact your supplier if anything is missing or broken.
Interconnections A single Wide SCSI bus allows connection of up to 15 peripheral SCSI devices. Use a commercially available SCSI cable appropriate to the peripheral device for connections. This drive uses a 68-pin half-pitch connector. Precautions • Switch off the host computer and peripherals before connecting the SCSI cable. • Make sure the SCSI connectors are pressed tightly together.
Option Switches (DIP Switch) Remove the two slotted screws by using a slotted screwdriver. Remove the access cover to change the DIP switch settings. (Refer to the following figure for details changing the DIP switch settings.) After changing the DIP switch settings, replace access cover and tighten the two slotted screws using a slotted screwdriver. CAUTION Before removing the access cover to change DIP switch settings on the drive, turn off the computer and disconnect the power cord from the unit.
DIP Switch Positions (for the AITe1040, AITe1040V, AITe520, AITe520V, AITe390, and AITe390V Drives) 1 Default 2 3 ON OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 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 Req (OFF) DC Control (1) (ON) DC Control (2) (OFF) Emulation Mode* To enable Emulation Mode, set DIP switch 2 [Emulation Mode] to ON.
Periodic Cleaning Request Mode To enable Periodic Cleaning Request Mode, set DIP switch 6 [Periodic Cleaning Req] to ON. ON OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 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. Note To maintain the drive in optimum condition in environments affected by dust and other contaminants, we recommend keeping cleaning requests enabled.
DIP Switch Positions (for the AITe260, AITe260V, AITe130, AITe130V, AITe90, and AITe90V Drives) Default 1 2 3 4 5 6 ON OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 8 Drive Mode (OFF) Drive Mode (OFF) Drive Mode (OFF) Drive Mode (OFF) Terminator Power (ON) Periodic Cleaning Req (OFF) DC Control (1) (ON) DC Control (2) (OFF) Emulation Mode* To enable Emulation Mode, set DIP switches 1 to 4 [Drive Mode] to ON.
Periodic Cleaning Request Mode To enable Periodic Cleaning Request Mode, set DIP switch 6 [Periodic Cleaning Req] to ON. ON OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 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. Note To maintain the drive in optimum condition in environments affected by dust and other contaminants, we recommend keeping cleaning requests enabled.
Part 3. Operation This section describes how to use the AIT drive, and how to handle data cartridges. How To Use the AIT Drive 1 Press the POWER switch on the front panel. The POWER indicator should light, and the TAPE MOTION, CLEANING REQUEST, and REPLACE TAPE indicators should blink as the self-test is performed. 2 When the three indicators stop blinking, open the dust cover and insert a data cartridge as shown below. The TAPE MOTION indicator lights.
Cartridge Removal 1 Press the EJECT button. 2 Open the dust cover. The cartridge is ejected automatically. Caution Do not push the EJECT button while the TAPE MOTION indicator is blinking. To do so may destroy data on the tape. 3 Remove the cartridge from the receptacle, and then close the dust cover. Part 3.
Attaching the Dust Cover If the dust cover comes loose, attach it as described below. Note We recommend that you use the drive with the dust cover. 1 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.
2 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. 3 Close the dust cover. This completes attachment of the dust cover. Part 3.
WORM Function The AITe1040, AITe1040V, AITe520, AITe520V, AITe260, AITe260V, AITe130, and AITe130V drives support the WORM function. This 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. The AITe1040, AITe1040V, AITe520, AITe520V, AITe260, AITe260V, AITe130, and AITe130V drives support WORM cartridges.
How to Write Data onto a WORM Cartridge As with a regular cartridge, there is no limit on how many times data can be read from a WORM cartridge. When writing data to a WORM cartridge, the data cannot be written to a portion of the tape that data has already been written. When writing data onto a WORM cartridge, it is appended after data that has already been written onto the cartridge. Accordingly, you must move to the EOD area before writing data onto the cartridge.
Part 4. Care and Maintenance Taking Care of the Drive Safety Considerations ■ Power • Be sure to use only 100 V - 240 V AC. • Avoid plugging into the same outlet as high-current equipment like copiers or shredders. ■ Power Cable Precautions • Do not crush the cable or place heavy items on it. If the cable insulation appears worn or broken, do not use the cable. • Always unplug the cable by holding the plug. Never pull the cable itself, as it will break.
■ Avoid sudden changes in temperature If the drive is moved from a cool place to a warm place, or if the room temperature suddenly rises, moisture may condense inside the case. After a sudden change in temperature, turn off the drive and wait at least one hour before turning it on again. Inserting a cartridge with condensation inside the drive can damage the drive or the tape. Immediately remove cartridges in the drive if there is a possibility that there is condensation inside.
Taking Care of Cartridges Use Precautions • Avoid heavy vibration and dropping. • The shutter on the face of the cartridge is opened automatically when it is inserted into the drive. Do not open the shutter by hand, as touching the tape may damage it. • The cartridge was carefully aligned during assembly at the factory. Please do not try to open it or take it apart. • The write-protect switch on the face of the cartridge prevents the tape from being written to or accidentally erased.
Cleaning To keep the AIT drive in top condition, clean the drive unit as needed using a cleaning cartridge with the AIT logo. When the drive unit needs cleaning, the CLEANING REQUEST indicator lights. (For the AITe1040, AITe1040V, AITe520, AITe520V, AITe390, and AITe390V, use the AITe1040, AITe1040V, AITe520, AITe520V, AITe390, and AITe390V cleaning cartridge respectively.) Use the cleaning cartridge made exclusively for each model.
Appendix Specifications (AITe1040/AITe1040V) ■ Performance Storage Capacity Bit Error Rate Data Transfer Rate Burst Data Transfer Rate (SCSI) Initialize Time Load Time Unload Time Rewind Time 1,040GB compressed (with SDX5-400C)* 400 GB uncompressed (with SDX5-400C) less than 10-17 24 MB/s uncompressed 62.
Specifications (AITe520/AITe520V) ■ Performance Storage Capacity Bit Error Rate Data Transfer Rate Burst Data Transfer Rate (SCSI) Initialize Time Load Time Unload Time Rewind Time 520 GB compressed (with SDX4-200C)* 200 GB uncompressed (with SDX4-200C) less than 10-17 24 MB/s uncompressed 62.
Specifications (AITe390/AITe390V) ■ Performance Storage Capacity Bit Error Rate Data Transfer Rate Burst Data Transfer Rate (SCSI) Initialize Time Load Time Unload Time Rewind Time 390 GB compressed (with SDX3X-150C)* 150 GB uncompressed (with SDX3X-150C) less than 10-17 18 MB/s uncompressed 46.
Specifications (AITe260/AITe260V) ■ Performance Storage Capacity Bit Error Rate Data Transfer Rate Burst Data Transfer Rate (SCSI) Initialize Time Load Time Unload Time Rewind Time 260 GB compressed (with SDX3-100C)* 100 GB uncompressed (with SDX3-100C) less than 10-17 12 MB/s uncompressed 31.
Specifications (AITe130/AITe130V) ■ Performance Storage Capacity Bit Error Rate Data Transfer Rate Burst Data Transfer Rate (SCSI) Initialize Time Load Time Unload Time Rewind Time 130 GB compressed (with SDX2-50C)* 50 GB uncompressed (with SDX2-50C) less than 10-17 6 MB/s uncompressed 15.
Specifications (AITe90/AITe90V) ■ Performance Storage Capacity Bit Error Rate Data Transfer Rate Burst Data Transfer Rate (SCSI) Initialize Time Load Time Unload Time Rewind Time 91 GB compressed (with SDX1-35C)* 35 GB uncompressed (with SDX1-35C) less than 10-17 4 MB/s uncompressed 10.
Sony Contacts For further information, please contact: Sony Electronics Inc., Tape Storage Solutions (USA) URL: http://www.storagebysony.com Sony of Canada Ltd., AV/IT Marketing Group Computer Peripherals Product Marketing 115 Gordon Baker Road Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 Canada 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.
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