Sony AITE130, AITE260, AITE90 Operating Instructions

AIT Drive

Operating Instructions

4-671-474-12(1)

AIT-3 TAPE DRIVE

AITe260

AIT-2 TAPE DRIVE

AITe130

AIT-1 TAPE DRIVE

AITe90

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 prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Model No. for Regulatory Compliance

Your AIT DRIVE is assigned a Model No. : SDX-D400C, SDX-D500C, SDX-D700C for regulatory compliance certifications. The number is indicated on the model number label on your drive along with the rated voltage and current.

For the customers in the USA

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

WARNING Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits

for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device requires shielded interface cables to comply with FCC emission limits.

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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 Netzseker aus der Steckdose zu ziehen, welche sich in der Nähe des Gerätes befinden muß und leicht zugärlich sein soll.

Hinweis: Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 db (A) oder weniger gemäß ISO 7779

NOTICE

Use the power cord set approved by the appropriate testing organization for the specific countries where this unit is to be used.

HINWEIS

Ausserhalb den USA und Kanada das Netzkabel verweden, das von der dafür anerkannten testorganisation oder zuständigen Behörde des Landes, in das Gerät betrieben wird, zugelassen ist.

If you have any questions about this product, please refer to Sony contact in the instruction manual.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Trade Name: SONY Model: AITe260/AITe130/AITe90 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell NJ

07649 USA Telephone number: 201-930-6972 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.

Diese Ausrüstung erfüllt die Europäischen EMC-Bestimmungen für die Verwendung in folgender/folgenden Umgebung(en):

– Wohngegenden – Gewerbegebiete – Leichtindustriegebiete

(Diese Ausrüstung erfüllt die Bestimmungen der Norm EN 55022, Klasse B.)

Safety Regulations 3

How to Use this Guide ...................................................................... 5

Part 1. Introduction

Part 2. Preparation

Part 3. Operation

Part 4. Care and Maintenance

About AIT Drives ............................................................................... 6

Features.................................................................................................... 6

Useable Cartridges................................................................................... 7

System Components ................................................................................ 7

Part Names and Functions............................................................... 8

Front Panel (AITe130/AITe90)................................................................ 8

Front Panel (AITe260) ............................................................................. 9

Rear Panel..............................................................................................10

Supplied Items................................................................................. 11

Interconnections ............................................................................. 11

SCSI ID Setting ................................................................................ 12

Option Switches (DIP Switch) ........................................................ 12

How to use the AIT Drive................................................................ 14

Cartridge Removal................................................................................. 15

Taking Care of the Drive ................................................................. 16

Safety Considerations ............................................................................16

Avoiding Damage ..................................................................................16

Taking Care of Cartridges .............................................................. 18

Use Precautions .....................................................................................18

Storage Precautions ...............................................................................18

Head Cleaning ................................................................................. 19

How to Clean .........................................................................................19

Appendix

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Specifications (AITe260)................................................................. 20

Specifications (AITe130)................................................................. 21

Specifications (AITe90)................................................................... 22

How to Use this Guide

This Guide describes the AIT Drive Unit AITe260/AITe130/AITe90, 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 2 describes the necessary connections between the drive and the host computer. If other SCSI devices are being used, you may need to change the SCSI ID setting. Read this part if you are installing the drive.

Part 3 describes how to use the drive, including how to turn it on, and how to insert and remove cartridges. Read this part if you are going to operate the drive.

Part 4 describes how to take care of the drive and cartridges, and how to clean the drive heads. Read this part before using the drive.

The Specifications Appendix provides the major specifications of the AITe260/AITe130/AITe90.

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Part 1. Introduction

About AIT Drives

The AITe260 is an external AIT drive unit that uses data cartridges conforming to the AIT-3 format. The AITe130 is an external AIT drive unit that uses data cartridges conforming to the AIT-2 format. The AITe90 is an external AIT drive unit that uses data cartridges conforming to the AIT-1 format. The AITe260 supports AIT-1, AIT-2, and AIT-3 formats. The AITe130 supports AIT-1 and AIT-2 formats. The AITe90 supports only AIT-1 format.

Features

The AIT Drive Unit AITe260 has the following features:

• The Advanced Intelligent Tape format provides a huge data storage capacity on AIT-1/AIT-2/AIT-3 data cartridges.

• Read After Write Function and third-level error code guarantee high data reliability.

• Data compression provides 260 gigabytes of storage on 230 m tape-length cartridge. The native capacity is 100 gigabytes of storage on 230 m tape-length cartridge.

• Stored data are automatically checked for compression.

• Ultra 160 SCSI LVD/SE interface is fully supported for host computer access.

• Read/Write operation is available with AIT-1, AIT-2, and AIT-3 formats.

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The AIT Drive Unit AITe130 has the following features:

• The Advanced Intelligent Tape format provides a huge data storage capacity on AIT-1/AIT-2 data cartridges.

• Read After Write Function and third-level error correction code guarantee high data reliability.

• Data compression provides 130 gigabytes of storage on 230 m tape-length cartridge. The native capacity is 50 gigabytes of storage on 230 m tape-length cartridge.

• Stored data are automatically checked for compression.

• Ultra Wide LVD/SE SCSI interface is fully supported for host computer access.

• Read/Write operation is available with AIT-1 and AIT-2 formats.

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.

Useable Cartridges

The AIT Drive Unit AITe90 has the following features:

• The Advanced Intelligent Tape format provides a huge data storage capacity on AIT-1 data cartridges.

• Read After Write Function and third-level error correction code guarantee high data reliability.

• Data compression provides 91 gigabytes of storage on 230 m tape-length cartridge.

The native capacity is 35 gigabytes of storage on 230 m tape-length cartridge.

• Stored data are automatically checked for compression.

• Ultra Wide LVD/SE SCSI interface is fully supported for host computer access.

• Read/Write operation is available with AIT-1 format.

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.

Data cartridges used with the AITe90 must be marked with the AIT-1, logo. The AITe130 can be used with data cartridges marked with AIT-1 or AIT-2 logo. The AITe260 can be used with data cartridges marked with the AIT-1, AIT-2, or AIT-3 logo.

Caution

Be sure to use only the cartridges designed specifically for AIT (do not use 8 mm cartridges for video).

System Components

The AITe260/AITe130/AITe90 connects to the host computer via on Ultra Wide LVD/SE SCSI interface.

AITe260/AITe130/AITe90

The AITe260 can connects to the host computer via a Ultra 160 SCSI interface.

AIT-1 LOGO AIT-2 LOGO AIT-3 LOGO

Host Computer

Peripheral Devices

Figure 1-1. Example of System Components

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Part Names and Functions

Front Panel (AITe130/AITe90)

BUSY TAPE STATUS

POWER

76543

Figure 1-2. Front panel

1 AIT Data Cartridge Receptacle

See page 14 for information on inserting and removing a AIT data cartridge.

2 POWER Indicator

Lights while the drive is on.

3 BUSY Indicator

Lights when data is being transferred through the SCSI interface. This indicator also lights under the following conditions:

Drive is reading or writing normally: repeated blinking (same on-off

interval).

4 TAPE Indicator

When a AIT cartridge is installed, this indicator lights. This also lights under the following conditions:

Inserting and removing a cartridge: repeated blinking (same on-off

Cartridge deteriorated: alternating long-short blinking.

interval).

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5 STATUS Indicator

Lights when an inserted cartridge is write-protected. This indicator also lights under the following conditions:

Drive needs cleaning: repeating long-on, short-off

blinking.

End of Tape during cleaning: repeating blinking (same on-off

interval).

Drive Malfunctioning: repeating short-on (once or twice),

long-off blinking.

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