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The SDX-420C/R drive is a high capacity data storage device using
Advanced Intelligent tape AIT (Advanced Intelligent Tape) technology.
The SDX-420C/R drive achieves high data reliability through Read-AfterWrite, an additional level of Error Correction Code, and other features.
The SDX-420C/R drive stores data on tape using a standard format called
AIT and ALDC formats.
GB
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Introduction
Product Features
SDX-420C/R series
Data Capacity
Transfer Rate
(sustained)
* This is assuming 2.6 : 1 compression ratio.
• Supported Format : AIT-1 (SDX-420C/R)
• Burst Transfer Rate 66 MBytes/sec Ultra DMA (mode 4)
• Large 10 MByte Buffer Memory
• 5.25” Half Height
• ATA/ATAPI-5 Interface
• Support Fixed Record Length Only
• Frame Rewrite Function
• Three levels of Error Correction Code (ECC)
• High Speed search (120 times normal Read/Write speed)
• Random Read, Append Write
35 GByte uncompressed
(with AIT-1 230 m tape)
91 GByte compressed *
(with AIT-1 230 m tape)
4 MByte/sec uncompressed
10.4 MByte/sec compressed *
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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. If the ambient temperature should suddenly rise while the drive is
turned on , wait at least one hour before turning on the drive. If you
attempt to operate the drive immediately after a sudden increase in
temperature, a malfunction may occur.
• Turning off the power to the drive while it is writing to tape may cause
the tape to become unreadable. All previously negotiated parameters will
be lost, whenever power to the drive is cycled.
Transportation
• Keep the original packing materials to facilitate transportation of the
drive.
• Always remove the tape before moving the drive. After removing the
drive from the computer, repack the drive into its original packing.
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Installation
Jumper Setting
IDE Interface Connector
Master
Slave
Cable Select
No Connection
JumpersDrive Setting
Master
Slave
Cable Select
Power Connector
4 3 2 1
5V GND GND 12V
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Option Switches (DIP Switch)
DIP Switch Positions
DIP Switch
ON
12345678
1 Reserved (OFF)
2 Reserved (OFF)
3 Reserved (OFF)
4 Reserved (OFF)
5 Reserved (OFF)
6 Reserved (OFF)
7 DC Control (1) (ON)
8 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.
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Mounting Holes
For 5.25" Half Height (SDX-420C/R)
15.6 ±0.5 mm
[0.61" ±0.02"]
18.4 ±0.5 mm
7.6 ±0.5 mm
[0.3" ±0.02"]
[6.1" ±0.02"]
155.0 ±0.5 mm
70.0 ±0.3 mm
[2.76" ±0.01"]
42.0 ±0.3 mm
[1.65" ±0.01"]
[0.72" ±0.02"]
35.9 ±0.5 mm
[1.41" ±0.02"]
92.71 mm
[3.65"]
6-M3(depth 2.5mm (0.10") max.)
18.2 ±0.5 mm
[0.72" ±0.02"]
4-M3
0.3 mm
±
79.2
34.3 ±0.5 mm
[1.35" ±0.02"]
[3.12" ±0.01"]
4-3M
4.7 ±0.5 mm
[0.19" ±0.02"]
8 mm
[0.31"]
P
P
P
P
P
79.2 ±0.3 mm
[3.12" ±0.01"]
P
P
P
8
[0.56" ±0.01"]
14.4 ±0.3 mm
31.0 ±0.3 mm
[1.22" ±0.01"]
94.0 ±0.3 mm
[3.7" ±0.01"]
101.6 ±0.5 mm
[4" ±0.02"]
139.6 ±0.5 mm
[5.5" ±0.02"]
149.0 ±0.5 mm
[5.87" ±0.02"]
47.5 ±0.3 mm
[1.87" ±0.01"]
9.9 ±0.5 mm
[0.39" ±0.02"]
21.8 ±0.5 mm
[0.86" ±0.02"]
41.2 ±0.5 mm
[1.62" ±0.02"]
[1.51"]
38.4 mm
47.5 ±0.3 mm
[1.87" ±0.01"]
[2.54" ±0.01"]
62.4 ±0.3 mm
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Orientation
10°
10°10° 10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
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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 3.5" Standard Height)
AdvancedIntelligentTape
BUSYTAPESTATUS
BUSYTAPES TATU S
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LED Indication for Drive Status
The LED indicators are defined as follows.
LEDState
BUSYTAPESTATUSActivityCartridgeOther
NoneNoneNone
IDENoneNone
Drive
Drive
NoneLoaded
NoneLoadedNone
IDELoadedNone
IDE/DriveLoadedNone
Independent✽LoadedWrite Protected
IndependentIndependent✽LoadedError Rate Warning
✽✽✽✽Cleaning Request
✽✽✽✽Self test Failure
✽✽✽ ✽Waiting for Reset
✽✽✽ ✽Waiting for Eject
1 pulse (3.5 sec on / 0.5 sec off)
1 pulse (0.25 sec on)
Loading/Unloading
Loading/Unloading
off
on
None
Write Protected
Cleaning Tape at EOM
✽ : Not defined.
2 pulses (0.25 sec on/0.5 sec off)
1 pulse (0.25 sec on / 0.25 sec off)
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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-420C/R either in response to a
ATAPI Packet 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.
Write-protecting a Tape
Cassettes can be write-protected by sliding the tab on the back of the
cassette. In this state, data can be read from the tape but not written onto it.
AIT-1
Using your fingernail, push the switch in the
direction of the arrow to protect the tape from
writing or accidental erasure.
Return the switch to its original position to
re-enable writing.
Using a Cleaning Cassette
In case of SDX-420C/R, a cleaning function is built in the drive and hence,
a periodic cleaning using cleaning cassette such as other format requires is
not necessary. However, when the drive does not recover at the worst case,
cleaning cassette is recommended to use.
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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 15.)
5 Before manual eject procedure, tape slack must be removed
in order to prevent tape damage. Press and rotate the gear
mechanism located on the right side of the drive clockwise to
tighten the tape.
6 After the tape slack has been removed, turn the screw
located on the right side of the drive clockwise by a precision
screwdriver until the tape cartridge is lifted out of the drive
mechanism and is ejected.
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7 Return the drive to Acer for repair.
3. Cassette Compartment Motor
2. Reel Motor
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1. Loading Motor
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A
tape guide surface
tape guide surface
C
B
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.
Mandatory ATAPI command set:
Supporting most of all SCSI commands in SDX-400C
– ERASE
– INQUIRY
– LOAD/UNLOAD
– LOCATE
– LOG SELECT
– LOG SENSE
– MODE SELECT
– MODE SENSE
– READ
– READ POSITION
– REQUEST SENSE
– REWIND
– SPACE
– TEST UNIT READY
– WRITE
– WRITE FILEMARK
– WRITE BUFFER
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Specification
Product Specifications
Dimensions
SDX-420C/R
Height41.2 mm (1.62 in)
Width149.0 mm (5.87 in)
Depth155.0 mm (6.1 in)
Altitude
Operating0 to 10,000 feet
Vibration
OperatingSwept Sine 5 to 500 Hz
Non-OperatingSwept Sine 5 to 500 Hz
Acoustic Noise(A) curve weight
Streaming Write/Read35 db (A)
Insert/Eject60 db (A)
*0.25 G Peak 1 Octave/min.
*0.5 G Peak 1 Octave/min.
3 axes, 3 directions
Note
The sound-meter on (A) scale is located 1m in front of
the center of the drive front panel.
Shock
OperatingNo Data Loss
Half Sine
Performance
5 G Peak 3 ms
3 axes, 3 directions
*Interval 10 seconds
Non-OperatingNo Device Damage
Half Sine
90 G Peak 3 ms
(30 G Peak 11 ms)
3 axes, 3 directions
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Temperature and Humidity Range
Temperature
Operating5 ˚C to 40 ˚C (∆T<10 ˚C/h)
Non-Operating (mech.) – 40 ˚C to 70 ˚C (∆T<20 ˚C/h)
Non-Operating (tape)– 40 ˚C to 45 ˚C (∆T<20 ˚C/h)
Humidity
Operating20 to 80% RH, non-condensing
Maximum wet bulb temperature = 26 ˚C
Non-Operating (mech.) 5 to 95% RH (∆T<30%/h)
Non-Operating (tape)20 to 80% RH (∆T<30%/h)
Power Requirements
ModelVoltageMax Ripple
SDX-420C/R
5 V +/– 5 %100 mVp-p1.4 A2.5 A
12 V +/– 10 %150 mVp-p0.45 A1.2 A
Suspended Particulate
Operating
Less than 150 microgram/m
Based Sampling period 24 hours
3
ESD
Discharge< 15 kV: No operation failure
Voltage< 20 kV: No drive damage
Current
TypicalMaximum
Air-cooling Requirement
Surrounding temperature< 40 ˚C
Clean air flow is recommended to minimize the possibility of data loss.
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Acer Contact
For further information, please contact:
http://csd.acer.com.tw/
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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 Acer.
The information contained in this
document is subject to change without
notice.
Acer MAKES NO WARRANTY OF
ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO
THIS DOCUMENT.
Acer shall not be liable for error
contained herein, indirect, special,
incidental or consequential damages in
connection with the furnishing,
performance or use of this document.
VORSICHT
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 EN55022,
Klasse B.)