Sony SDX-420V User Manual

AIT Drive

User’s Guide

2-050-201-11(1)

AIT-2 TAPE DRIVE

SDX-520V Series

AIT-1 TAPE DRIVE

SDX-420V Series

2004 Sony Corporation

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All rights reserved. No part of this
document may be photocopied,
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of Sony.

The information contained in this
document is subject to change without
notice.

SONY MAKES NO WARRANTY
OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO
THIS DOCUMENT.

Sony shall not be liable for errors
contained herein, indirect, special,
incidental or consequential damages in
connection with the furnishing,
performance or use of this document.

Your AIT TAPE DRIVE is assigned a
Model No. ATDNA2A for regulatory
compliance certifications.
The number is indicated on the model
number label on your drive along with
the rated voltage and current.

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.)

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

For your protection, please read these
safety instructions completely before
operating the appliance, and keep this
manual for future reference.

Carefully observe all warnings,
precautions and instructions on the
appliance, or the one described in the
operating instructions and adhere to
them.

USE

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.

For the unit with a three-wire
grounding type ac plug:

If you are unable to insert the plug into
the outlet, contact your electrician to
have a suitable plug installed. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding plug.

AC Power cord: (for AC mains
operating unit only)

The AC power cord should have
appropriate safety approvals or
marking for the country in which the
equipment will be used. Consult your
dealer or local power company.

Cleaning – Unplug the unit from the
wall outlet before cleaning or
polishing it. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a cloth lightly dampened with
water for cleaning the exterior of the
unit.

Object and Liquid Entry – Never
push objects of any kind into the unit
through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out
parts that could result in a fire or
electric shock. Never spill liquid of
any kind on the unit.

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INSTALLATION

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.

Power-Cord Protection – Route the
power cord so that it is not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them, paying
particular attention to the plugs,
receptacles, and the point where the
cord exits from the appliance.

Accessories – Do not place the unit on
an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table. The unit may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or an adult,
and serious damage to the unit. Use
only a cart stand tripod, bracket, or
table recommended by the
manufacturer.

Ventilation – The slots and openings
in the cabinet are provided for
necessary ventilation. To ensure
reliable operation of the unit, and to
protect it from overheating, these slots
and openings must never be blocked or
covered.

• Never cover the slots and openings
with a cloth or other materials.

• Never block the slots and openings
by placing the unit on a bed, sofa,
rug or other similar surface.

• Never place the unit in a confined
space, such as a bookcase, or built­in cabinet, unless proper ventilation
is provided.

SERVICE

Damage Requiring Service – Unplug
the unit from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following
conditions:

• When the power cord or plug is
damaged or frayed.

• If liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the unit.

• If the unit has been exposed to rain
or water.

• If the unit has been subject to
excessive shock by being dropped,
or the cabinet has been damaged.

• If the unit does not operate normally
when following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those
controls that are specified in the
operating instructions. Improper
adjustment of other controls may
result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the
unit to normal operation.

• When the unit exhibits a distinct
change in performance - this
indicates a need for service.

Servicing – Do not attempt to service
the unit yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer to all servicing to qualified
service personnel.

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Contents

SDX-520V/SDX-420V Tape Drive .........................................................................6

Introduction ..............................................................................................................7

Product Features...............................................................................................7

Precautions ....................................................................................................... 8

Installation ................................................................................................................9

Jumper Setting..................................................................................................9

Option Switches (DIP Switch) ....................................................................... 10

Mounting Holes..............................................................................................12

Reconfiguring from 5.25" Model to 3.5" Model............................................14

Orientation......................................................................................................15

Attaching and Removing the Dust Cover............................................................... 16

Attaching the Dust Cover............................................................................... 16

Removing the Dust Cover .............................................................................. 18

Operation ................................................................................................................19

Location of 3 LEDs ........................................................................................ 19

Drive Operation.............................................................................................. 20

Interface Implementation........................................................................................ 22

Supported ATA Commands ........................................................................... 22

Supported ATAPI Packet Commands............................................................ 22

Specification ........................................................................................................... 23

Product Specifications.................................................................................... 23

Sony Contacts ......................................................................................................... 25

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SDX-520V/SDX-420V Tape Drive

The Sony SDX-520V/SDX-420V drive is a high capacity data storage
device using Advanced Intelligent tape (AIT) technology. The SDX-520V/
SDX-420V drive achieves high data reliability through Read-After-Write,
an additional level of Error Correction Code, and other features.

The Sony SDX-520V/SDX-420V drive stores data on tape using a standard
format called AIT (Advanced Intelligent Tape) and ALDC formats.

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Introduction

Product Features

SDX-520V SDX-420V

Data Capacity

Transfer Rate
(sustained)

* Assuming a 2.6 : 1 compression ratio.

(The compression ratio varies according to the type of data.)

• Supported Format : AIT-1, AIT-2 (SDX-520V)

• Burst Transfer Rate 100 MB/s Ultra DMA (mode 5)

• Large 12 MB Buffer Memory

• 3.5” Standard Height, 5.25” Half Height

• ATA/ATAPI-6 Interface

• Frame Rewrite Function

• Three levels of Error Correction Code (ECC)

• High Speed search (120 times normal Read/Write speed)

• Random Read, Append Write

50 GB uncompressed 35 GB uncompressed
(with AIT-2 230 m tape) (with AIT-1 230 m tape)
130 GB compressed* 91 GB compressed*
(with AIT-2 230 m tape) (with AIT-1 230 m tape)

6 MB/s uncompressed 4 MB/s uncompressed

: AIT-1 (SDX-420V)

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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

Jumpers Drive 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

Default

ON
OFF

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DIP Switch

1 Drive Mode (OFF)
2 Drive Mode (OFF)
3 Drive Mode (OFF)
4 Drive Mode (OFF)
5 Reserved (OFF)
6 Reserved (OFF)
7 DC Control (1) (ON)
8 DC Control (2) (OFF)

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Emulation Mode

ON
OFF

12345678

*

Emulation Mode returns the following in the Product Identification field

*

1 Drive Mode (ON)
2 Drive Mode (ON)
3 Drive Mode (ON)
4 Drive Mode (ON)
5 Reserved (OFF)
6 Reserved (OFF)
7 DC Control (1) (ON)
8 DC Control (2) (OFF)

of Inquiry of the SDX-520V.

SDX-520C

*

Emulation Mode returns the following in the Product Identification field
of Inquiry of the SDX-420V.

SDX-420C

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 3.5" Standard Height

4.8 mm

(0.19 in)

41.2 mm
(1.62 in)

60 mm

(2.36 in)

90 mm

(3.54 in)

7.6±0.5 mm (0.30±0.02 in)

(6.1 in)

155.0 mm

95.5 mm (3.76 in)

5.53±0.5 mm
(0.218±0.02 in)

70 mm

42 mm

(1.65 in)

8.45 mm (0.333 in)

(2.76 in)

17.4 mm

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(0.69 in)

41.2 mm

(1.62 in)

21 mm

(0.83 in)

(0.3 in)

7.6 mm

97.3 mm
(3.83 in)

94 mm
(3.7 in)

31 mm

(1.22 in)

(2.11 in)

53.6 mm

For 5.25" Half Height

9.9 mm
(0.39 in)

21.8 mm
(0.86 in)

7 mm

(0.28 in)

7.6±0.5 mm

(0.3±0.02 in)

146±0.5 mm

(5.75±0.02 in)

95.5 mm
(3.76 in)

4-M3

5.53±0.5 mm

(0.218±0.02 in)

8.45 mm

(0.333 in)

(3.12 in)

79.2 mm

(0.69 in)

17.4 mm

41.2 mm
(1.62 in)

(3.12 in)

79.2 mm

(1.87 in)

47.5 mm

(6.1 in)

155.0 mm

(0.3 in)

7.6 mm

139.6 mm
(5.5 in)

149.0 mm

(5.87 in)

(3.12 in)

79.2 mm

(1.87 in)

47.5 mm
(3.15 in)

80.1 mm

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Reconfiguring from 5.25" Model to 3.5" Model

You can reconfigure the 5.25" model to the 3.5" model yourself.

1 Remove the 2 screws for each side rail.
2 Take the side rail off.

Side Rail (L)

Side Rail (R)

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Orientation

10°10

10°10

°

10

°

10

°

°

10

°

10

°

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Attaching and Removing the Dust Cover

Attaching 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.

• Holding the dust cover at an angle as shown in the figure below, set
the hinge clips on top of the bezel pins, positioning them so that
they bracket the pins.

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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.

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Removing the Dust Cover

1 Open the dust cover.
2 Holding the dust cover at both corners, carefully raise the

dust cover.

The dust cover hinge clips and drive bezel pins uncouple.

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Note

We recommend that you use the drive with the dust cover.

Operation

Location of 3 LEDs

There are three LED indications (TAPE MOTION LED, CLEANING
REQUEST LED, REPLACE TAPE LED) and an EJECT button on the
front panel of the unit.

Front Panel (for 3.5" Standard Height)

Advanced
Intelligent
Tap e

LED

TAPE

MOTION

CLEANING

REQUEST

REPLACE

TAPE

EJECT button

LED Indication for Drive Status

The LED indicators are defined as follows.

LED

TAPE CLEANING REPLACE

MOTION REQUEST TAPE

Independent Independent Tape Loaded
Independent Independent Tape Access in Progress (write/read)

Independent Independent Tape Access in Progress (others)
Independent Independent Cleaning is requested
Independent Independent Cleaning is Not Completed
Independent Independent Media Error Occurred

H/W Error Occurred

on

Slow

1 pulse (0.9 sec on/0.3 sec off)

Fast

1 pulse (0.3 sec on/0.3 sec off)

Sense

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Drive Operation

Loading a Cartridge

Note

While setting the data cartridge, do not turn off the host computer. This
may cause a malfunction or damage data.

1 Turn on the host computer. Check that the drive’s TAPE

MOTION LED, CLEANING REQUEST LED and REPLACE
TAPE LED go off.

2 Open the dust cover.

3 Set the AIT data cartridge orientation as shown here and

insert it into the data cartridge slot.

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By inserting the data cartridge to the extent, it is automatically set in
the drive and the TAPE MOTION LED lights.

Unloading a Cartridge

The cartridge can be removed from the SDX-520V and SDX-420V either
in response to a ATAPI Unload Command, or by pressing the EJECT
bottom.

By pressing EJECT button, the tape is rewound and the cartridge ejected
from the slot.

Write-protecting a Cartridge

Cartridges can be write-protected by sliding the tab on the back of the
cartridge. In this state, data can be read from the tape but not written onto it.

AIT-1 AIT-2

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 Cartridge

A cleaning function is built into the SDX-520V and SDX-420V so the use
of a cleaning cartridge is not needed. If however the drive experiences
excessive errors, the use of a Sony cleaning cartridge is recommended.

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Interface Implementation

Supported ATA Commands

– ATAPI SOFT RESET (0x08)
– EXECUTE DRIVE DIAGNOSTIC (0x90)
– ATAPI PACKET COMMAND (0xA0)
– ATAPI IDENTIFY DEVICE (0xA1)
– STANDBY IMMEDIATE (0xE0)
– IDLE IMMEDIATE (0xE1)
– CHECK POWER MODE (0xE5)
– SLEEP (0xE6)
– SET FEATURE (0xEF)

Supported ATAPI Packet Commands

Mandatory ATAPI command set:
Supporting most of all SCSI commands in SDX-520V/SDX-420V.

–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 BUFFER
– WRITE FILEMARK

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Specification

Product Specifications

Dimensions

3.5" 5.25"
Height 41.2 mm (1.62 in) 41.2 mm (1.62 in)
Width 101.6 mm (4.0 in) 146.0 mm (5.75 in)
Depth 155.0 mm (6.1 in) 155.0 mm (6.1 in)

Mass

3.5" 740 g (26.1 oz.)

5.25" 970 g (34.2 oz.)

Temperature and Humidity Range

Temperature

Operating 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<20 ˚C/h)

(– 40 ˚F to 158 ˚F (∆T<36 ˚F/h))

Non-Operating (tape) – 40 ˚C to 45 ˚C (∆T<20 ˚C/h)

Humidity

Operating 20 to 80% RH, non-condensing

Non-Operating (mech.) 5 to 95% RH (∆RH<30%/h)

Non-Operating (tape) 20 to 80% RH (∆RH<30%/h)

(– 40 ˚F to 113 ˚F (∆T<36 ˚F/h))

Maximum wet bulb temperature :
26 ˚C (78.8 ˚F/h)

Maximum wet bulb temperature :
45 ˚C (113 ˚F/h)

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Power Requirements

SDX-520V

Voltage Max Ripple

5 V +/– 5 % 100 mVp-p 0.9 A 1.2 A

12 V +/– 10 % 150 mVp-p 0.3 A 1.2 A

SDX-420V

Voltage Max Ripple

5 V +/– 5 % 100 mVp-p 0.9 A 1.2 A

12 V +/– 10 % 150 mVp-p 0.3 A 1.2 A

Typical Maximum

Typical Maximum

Current

Current

Air-cooling Requirement

Surrounding temperature < 40 ˚C (104 ˚F)

Clean air flow is recommended to minimize the possibility of data loss.

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Sony Contacts

For further information, please contact:

Sony Electronics Inc., Tape Storage Solutions (USA)

URL: http://www.storagebysony.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: [phone] FAX: [phone]

Sony of Canada Ltd., AV/IT Marketing Group
Computer Peripherals Product Marketing

115 Gordon Baker Road Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 Canada
TEL: [phone] or (1) 800-961-7669
FAX: [phone]

Sony Business Europe

URL: http://www.sonyisstorage.com/

Electronics Devices Marketing (Singapore)
(A division company of Sony Electronics (S) Pte. Ltd.)
Enterprise Storage Solutions Dept.

2 International Business Park, #01-10 Tower One,
The Strategy, Singapore 609930

TEL:[phone] FAX:[phone]

Sony Corporation of Hong Kong Ltd.
Computer Peripheral Sales & Marketing Division
Electronic Devices Marketing Hong Kong

45/F, The Lee Gardens, 33 Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone]

Sony Corporation of Hong Kong Ltd. Beijing Rep. Office
Computer Peripheral Div.

Full Link Plaza Tower A 11/F., No.18 Chaoyangmenwai Ave., Beijing
100020 P.R.C.

TEL:[phone] FAX:[phone]
URL: http://www.sony.com.cn

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Sony Corporation of Hong Kong Ltd. Shanghai Rep. Office

44F., HSBC Tower, 101 Yin Cheng East Road, Pudong, New Area,
Shanghai, P.R.C. Postcode 200120

TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone]

Sony Brasil Ltda.

Rua Inocéncio Tobias, 125-BlocoA, CEP01144-000, São Paulo -SP-Brasil
TEL: [phone] to 6598 FAX: [phone]
URL: http://www.sonybrasil.com

Sony Australia Ltd., Information Technology Products Division

P.O. Box 377, NSW 1670, Australia
TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone] A.C.N. 001 215 354
URL: http://www.sony.com.au/home.asp
E-mail: [e-mail]

Sony Chile Ltda

Av. Kennedy 8017, Las Condes, Santiago, Chile
TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone]

Sony Taiwan Limited
Optical Devices Storage Dept. Data Storage Section

5F, 145 Changchun Road, Taipei 104, Taiwan
TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone]

Sony Korea Corporation EDMK CP Sales & Marketing Team

34F, ASEM Tower, World Trade Center, 159-1, Samsung-Dong,
Kangnam-Ku, Seoul, 135-798, Korea

TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone]
URL: http://www.sony.co.kr/cp/

Sony Gulf FZE Computer Display & Peripheral Div.

P.O.BOX 16871, Jebel Ali, Dubai, U.A.E.
TEL: [phone] or 8816912 FAX: [phone] or 8816259

Sony Marketing of Japan

Business Solution Dept. Server Solution Marketing Section
URL: http://www.sony.co.jp/STORAGE

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