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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Sony shall not be liable for errors
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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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