Sony SDX-900V User Manual

AIT Drive2-190-432-12(1)2004 Sony CorporationAIT-4 TAPE DRIVESDX-900V SeriesUser’s Guide

10InstallationSCSI Connection/Setting the SCSI IDSCSI 68pin Connector5 VPower Connector1234GND GND 12 VDisableEnableParityNote := = = CLOSED/JumperDon

11Option Switches (DIP Switch)DIP Switch PositionsDefaultONOFF12345678DIP Switch1 DR (Disaster Recovery) Mode (OFF)2 Emulation Mode (OFF)3 AIT Library

12DR (Disaster Recovery*) ModeTo enable DR Mode, set position 1 [Drive Mode] switch to ON.ONOFF12345678*In Disaster Recovery Mode, an SDX-900V series

13Library ModeThe Library Mode can be enabled with a DIP switch.ONOFF12345678When switch 3 is ON, AIT Legacy Library Interface Mode is enabled. Withth

14Mounting HolesFor 3.5" Standard Height155.0 0.5mm [6.10" 0.02"]90.0 0.3mm [3.54" 0.01"]60.0 0.3mm[2.36" 0

15Reconfiguring from 5.25" Model to 3.5" ModelYou can reconfigure the 5.25" model to the 3.5" model yourself.1 Remove the 2 screws

16Orientation1010101010 101010

17Attaching and Removing the DustCoverAttaching the Dust Cover1 Align the dust cover’s hinge clips (one on each side) with thepins of the drive bezel.

182 Press down at an angle on each side in turn until you hearthe hinge clips click into place.CautionDo not press the dust cover in horizontally from

19Removing the Dust Cover1 Open the dust cover.2 Holding the dust cover at both corners, carefully raise thedust cover.The dust cover hinge clips and

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20OperationLocation of 3 LEDsThere are three LED indicatiors (TAPE MOTION LED, CLEANINGREQUEST LED, REPLACE TAPE LED) and an EJECT button on thefront

21Drive OperationLoading a CartridgeNoteWhile setting the data cartridge, do not turn off the host computer. Thismay cause a malfunction or damage dat

22Unloading a CartridgeThe cartridge can be removed from SDX-900V series drives in response toa SCSI Unload command, or by pressing the EJECT button.W

23Reel motorLoading motorEmergency Tape Removal Procedure1 Remove the drive from the chassis or enclosure to allowaccess to the bottom of the drive.2

24CautionStop rotating the motor shaft immediately, when the guide B gets to thearea below the line C-C (This line is defined by 2 circular tape guide

25Interface ImplementationSupported SCSI MessagesAbort IdentifyTarget Reset Ignore Wide ResidueCommand Complete Message Parity ErrorDisconnect Message

26SpecificationsProduct SpecificationsAltitudeOperating 0 to 3048 m (0 to 10,000 ft.)VibrationOperating Swept Sine 5 to 500 Hz*0.25 G Peak 1 Octave/mi

27Temperature and Humidity RangeTemperatureOperating 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

28Sony ContactsFor further information, please contact:Sony Electronics Inc., Tape Storage Solutions (USA)URL: http://www.storagebysony.comSony Corpor

29Sony Corporation of Hong Kong Ltd., Shanghai Rep. Office44F., HSBC Tower, 101 Yin Cheng East Road, Pudong, New Area,Shanghai, P.R.C. Postcode 200120

3IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSFor your protection, please read thesesafety instructions completely beforeoperating the appliance, and keep thismanual for futur

Printed in Japan

4INSTALLATIONWater and Moisture – Do not usepower-line operated units near water –for example, near a bathtub,washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundrytub,

5Table of ContentsOverview ... 6Introdu

6OverviewThe Sony SDX-900V series drives are high capacity data storage devicesusing Advanced Intelligent tape (AIT) technology. The SDX-900V seriesdr

7IntroductionAbout AIT DrivesSDX-900V series drives are internal AIT drive units that use data cartridgesconforming to the AIT-4 format.FeaturesThe SD

8PrecautionsUseable CartridgesSDX-900V series can be used with data and cleaning cartridges markedwith the AIT-4 logo.Notes• Be sure to use only data

9Transportation• Keep the original packing materials to facilitate safe transportation of thedrives.• Always remove the tape/media cartridge before mo