4-649-283-03(2) AIT Drive User’s Guide SDX-400 Series SDX-410 Series 2000 Sony Corporation
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SDX-400 Tape Drive The Sony SDX-400 series drive is a high capacity data storage device using Advanced Intelligent tape (AIT) technology. The SDX-400 series drive achieves high data reliability through Read-After-Write, an additional level of Error Correction Code, and other features. The Sony SDX-400 series drive stores data on tape using a standard format called AIT (Advanced Intelligent Tape) and ALDC formats.
Introduction Product Features SDX-400 series Data Capacity 35 GB uncompressed (with AIT-1 230 m tape) 91 GB compressed* (with AIT-1 230 m tape) Transfer Rate (sustained) 4 MB/s uncompressed * Assuming a 2.6 : 1 compression ratio. (The compression ratio varies according to the type of data.) • Supported Format : AIT-1 • Burst Transfer Rate – 12 MB/s Asynchronous – 40 MB/s Synchronous • Large 10 MB Buffer Memory • 3.5” Standard Height, 5.
Precautions Installation Avoid placing the drive in a location subject to: – high humidity – high temperature – mechanical shock and vibration – direct sunlight Operation • Do not move the drive while it is operating. It may cause malfunction. • Avoid exposing the drive to sudden changes from a low to high in temperature. This may cause water condensation to collect inside the drive.
Notice of SCSI Termination The SDX-400C conforms 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.
Installation SCSI Connection/Setting the SCSI ID SCSI ID P.D. N.C. 3 2 1 0 SCSI ID 0 1 SCSI 68pin Connector 2 3 Jumpers 4 Power Connector 4 5 3 2 1 Parity Disable No Connection SCSI ID 3 SCSI ID 2 SCSI ID 1 SCSI ID 0 5 V GND GND 12 V 6 7 8 Parity 9 Disable 10 Enable 11 12 Note : = CLOSED/Jumper 13 = OPEN/Jumper not installed 14 Don’t care 15 Parity Disable Jumper Parity check function can be disabled by Jumper. Parity check is disabled while left end jumper is installed.
Option Switches (DIP Switch) DIP Switch DIP Switch Positions ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Reserved (OFF) Reserved (OFF) Reserved (OFF) Reserved (OFF) Terminator Power (ON) Reserved (OFF) DC Control (1) (ON) DC Control (2) (OFF) 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.
Mounting Holes 7.6±0.5 mm (0.30±0.02 in) For 3.5" Standard Height (SDX-400C) 5.53±0.5 mm (0.218±0.02 in) 95.5 mm (3.76 in) 8.45 mm (0.333 in) 3-M3 (depth 2.5 mm (0.10 in) max.) 5.0±0.3 mm (0.20±0.01 in) 41.2±0.5 mm (1.62±0.02 in) 7.4±0.5 mm (0.29±0.02 in) 60.0±0.3 mm (2.36±0.01 in) 90.0±0.3 mm (3.54±0.01 in) 21.0±0.3 mm (0.83±0.01 in) 101.6±0.5 mm (4.00±0.02 in) 70.0±0.3 mm (2.76±0.01 in) 42.0±0.3 mm (1.65±0.01 in) 94.0±0.3 mm (3.70±0.01 in) 31.0±0.3 mm (1.22±0.01 in) 7.0±0.5 mm (0.28±0.
7.6±0.5 mm (0.30 in) For 3.5" Standard Height (SDX-410C) 4.7±0.5 mm (0.185 in) 8 mm (0.315 in) 92.71mm (3.65 in) 3-M3 (depth 2.5 mm max.) (depth 0.10 in max.) 6-M3 (depth 2.5 mm) 10 94±0.3 mm (3.70 in) 101.6±0.5 mm (4.00 in) 70±0.3 mm (2.76 in) 90±0.3 mm (3.54 in) 60±0.3 mm (2.36 in) 21±0.3 mm (0.83 in) 7.4±0.5 mm (0.29 in) 31±0.3 mm (1.22 in) 42±0.3 mm (1.65 in) 170±0.5 mm (6.69 in) (depth 0.10 in) 5±0.3 mm (0.20 in) 41.2±0.5 mm (1.
31.0±0.3 mm (1.22±0.01 in) 7±0.5 mm (0.28±0.02 in) 94.0±0.3 mm (3.7±0.01 in) 101.6±0.5 mm (4±0.02 in) 139.6±0.5 mm (5.5±0.02 in) 149.0±0.5 mm (5.87±0.02 in) 6-M3 (depth 2.5mm max.) (depth 0.10 in max.) 47.5±0.3 mm (1.87±0.01 in) 57.5±1 mm (2.26±0.04 in) 63.0±1.5 mm (2.48±0.06 in) The cartridge eject distance Cassette in ON point 79.2±0.3 mm (3.12±0.01 in) 34.3±0.5 mm (1.35±0.02 in) 19.48 mm (0.77 in) The cartridge eject distance Cassette in ON point 34.75 mm (1.37 in) 146±0.5 mm (5.75±0.
Remodeling from 5.25" Model to 3.5" Model You can remodel the SDX-400C/R (5.25" model) to the SDX-400C (3.5" model) yourself. 1 Remove the 2 screws for each side rail. 2 Take the side rail off.
Orientation 10° 10° 10° 10° 10° 10° 10° 10° 13
Operation Location of 3 LEDs There are three LED indications (BUSY,TAPE and STATUS) and an EJECT button on the front panel of the unit. Front Panel (for 3.
LED Indication for Drive Status The LED indicators are defined as follows.
Drive Operation Loading a Tape Insert a cassette into the slot on the front panel with the arrow on the cassette pointing towards the drive. As the cassette is inserted, the drive takes it and automatically loads it into drive mechanism. Unloading a Tape The cassette can be removed from the SDX-400/SDX-410 either in response to a SCSI Unload Command, or by pressing the eject bottom. By pressing Eject button, the tape goes to BOT, the drive unthreads it, and ejects the cassette from the slot.
Emergency Tape Removal Procedure 1 Remove the drive from the chassis or enclosure to allow access to the bottom and right side of the drive. 2 Remove the drive’s top cover. 3 Locate the small opening in the bottom of the drive and insert the tip of a precision screwdriver so that the Threading motor shaft can be rotated. 4 Rotate the motor shaft counterclockwise to bring the threading mechanism back to the initial position. (Refer to the photo-1 on page 19.
7 Return the drive to Sony for repair. 3. Cassette Compartment Motor 2. Reel Motor 1.
A tape guide surface tape guide surface C C B detail A Cartridge Photo-1: The Initial Position of the Threading Mechanism Caution Stop rotating the motor shaft immediately, when the guide B (see detail A of Photo-1) gets to the area below the line C-C (This line is defined by 2 circular tape guide surfaces of the cartridge). Otherwise the gear of the drive can be damaged.
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 Erase Receive Density Support Inquiry Report Luns Load/Unload Request Block Address Locate Request Sense Log Sense Reserve Unit Log Select Rewind Mo
Specification Product Specifications Dimensions Height Width Depth SDX-400C 41.2 mm (1.62 in) 101.6 mm (4.0 in) 155.0 mm (6.1 in) SDX-410C 41.2 mm (1.62 in) 101.6 mm (4.0 in) 170.0 mm (6.7 in) SDX-400C/R 41.2 mm (1.62 in) 146.0 mm (5.75 in) 155.0 mm (6.1 in) Altitude Operating 0 to 10,000 feet Vibration Operating Non-Operating Swept Sine 5 to 500 Hz *0.25 G Peak 1 Octave/min. 3 axes, 3 directions Swept Sine 5 to 500 Hz *0.5 G Peak 1 Octave/min.
Temperature and Humidity Range Temperature Operating Non-Operating (mech.) Non-Operating (tape) 5 ˚C to 40 ˚C (∆T<10 ˚C/h) – 40 ˚C to 70 ˚C (∆T<20 ˚C/h) – 40 ˚C to 45 ˚C (∆T<20 ˚C/h) Humidity Operating Non-Operating (mech.
Third Party Support Contacts (In the USA) Host Adapter Vendors Adaptec ATTO Bus Logic DPT Future Domain Initio Qlogic Ultera Systems Inc.
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Sony Contacts For further information, please contact: Sony Electronics Inc., Technical Support 3300 Zanker Road San Jose, CA95134, 1940. USA TEL: (1) 800-801-7927 URL: http://sony.storagesupport.com/ E-mail: tape.support@am.sony.com Sony Corporation Electronic Devices Marketing Group, Product Marketing Div. Computer Peripherals Dept. Tape Streamer Section Osaki Gate City East Tower, 1-11-1, Osaki Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 141-0032 Japan TEL: (81) 3-5435-3486 FAX: (81) 3-5435-3565 Sony of Canada Ltd.
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