Sony SDX-870V, SDX-570V, SDX-470V User Manual

AIT Drive

User’s Guide

2-659-606-13(1)

AIT-3 Ex TAPE DRIVE

SDX-870V Series

AIT-2 Turbo TAPE DRIVE

SDX-570V Series

AIT-1 Turbo TAPE DRIVE

SDX-470V Series

2005 Sony Corporation

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performance or use of this document.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not expose
this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not
open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.

Hinweis

Maschinenlärminformations­Verordnung - 3. GPSGV, der höchste
Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB(A)
oder weniger gemäss EN ISO 7779.

ATTENTION

According to the EU Directives related
to product safety, EMC and R&TTE
the manufacturer of this product is
Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan
Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
The Authorised Representative is Sony
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger
Strasse 61,70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
For any service or guarantee matters
please refer to the addresses given in
separate service or guarantee
documents.

AUFMERKSAMKEIT

Im Sinne der EU Richtlinien bezüglich
Produktsicherheit, EMV und R&TTE
ist Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan
Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan der
Hersteller dieses Produktes.
Bevollmächtigter ist Sony
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger
Strasse 61, D-70327 Stuttgart. Für
Service oder Garantieangelegenheiten
wenden Sie sich bitte an die in
separaten Service oder
Garantiedokumenten angegebenen
Adressen.

Your AIT TAPE DRIVE is assigned a
Model No. SDX-870V, SDX-570V,
SDX-470V for regulatory compliance
certifications.
The number is indicated on the model
number label on your drive along with
the rated voltage and current.

2

European Union Restriction of
Hazardous Substances Directive
compliant.

Entspricht der Richtlinie der
Europäischen Union zur
Beschränkung der Verwendung
gefährlicher Stoffe.

VORSICHT

Für Kunden in Deutschland

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.)

• Hereby, Sony Corporation,
declares that this SDX-870V/AIT
Drive is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC. For details, please
access the following URL:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/

•

• Sony Corporation tímto

prohlašuje, že tento SDX-870V/
AIT Drive je ve shodě se
základními požadavky a dalšími
příslušnými ustanoveními
směrnice 1999/5/ES.
Podrobnosti lze získat na
následující URL:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/

• Undertegnede Sony Corporation
erklærer herved, at følgende
udstyr SDX-870V/AIT Drive
overholder de væsentlige krav
og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv
1999/5/EF. For yderligere
information gå ind på følgende
hjemmeside:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/

• Hierbij verklaart Sony
Corporation dat het toestel
SDX-870V/AIT Drive in
overeenstemming is met de
essentiële eisen en de andere
relevante bepalingen van richtlijn
1999/5/EG. Nadere informatie
kunt u vinden op:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/

• Sony Corporation vakuuttaa
täten että SDX-870V/AIT Drive
tyyppinen laite on direktiivin
1999/5/EY oleellisten
vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien
direktiivin muiden ehtojen
mukainen. Halutessasi
lisätietoja, käy osoitteessa:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/

• Par la présente Sony
Corporation déclare que
l’appareil SDX-870V/AIT Drive
est conforme aux exigences
essentielles et aux autres
dispositions pertinentes de la
directive 1999/5/CE. Pour toute
information complémentaire,
veuillez consulter l’URL suivante:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/

• Hiermit erklärt Sony Corporation,
dass sich das Gerät SDX-870V/
AIT Drive in Übereinstimmung
mit den grundlegenden
Anforderungen und den übrigen
einschlägigen Bestimmungen
der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG
befindet. Weitere Informationen
erhältlich unter:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/

3

• Με την παρούσα η Sony

Corporation δηλώνει τι
SDX-870V/AIT Drive
συµµορφώνεται προς της
ουσιώδεις απαιτήσεις και τις
λοιπές σχετικές διατάξεις της
οδηγίας 1999/5/ΕΚ.. Για
λεπτοµέρειες παρακαλούµε
πως ελένξετε την ακλουθη
σελίδα του διαδικτύου: http://
www.compliance.sony.de/

• Alulírott, Sony Corporation
nyilatkozom, hogy a(z)
SDX-870V/AIT Drive megfelel a
vonatkozó alapvető
követelményeknek és az 1999/5/
EC irányelv egyéb előírásainak.
További információkat a
következő weboldalon találhat:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/

• Con la presente Sony
Corporation dichiara che questo
SDX-870V/AIT Drive è conforme
ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre
disposizioni pertinenti stabilite
dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Per
ulteriori dettagli, si prega di
consultare il seguente URL:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/

•

•

• Sony Corporation erklærer
herved at utstyret SDX-870V/AIT
Drive er i samsvar med de
grunnleggende krav og øvrige
relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/
EF. For flere detaljer, vennligst
se: http://
www.compliance.sony.de/

• Niniejszym Sony Corporation

oświadcza, że SDX-870V/AIT
Drive jest zgodne z
zasadniczymi wymaganiami oraz
innymi stosownymi
postanowieniami Dyrektywy
1999/5/WE. Szczegółowe
informacje znaleźć można pod
następującym adresem URL:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/

• Sony Corporation declara que
este SDX-870V/AIT Drive está
conforme com os requisitos
essenciais e outras disposições
da Directiva 1999/5/CE. Para
mais informacoes, por favor
consulte a seguinte URL: http://
www.compliance.sony.de/

• Sony Corporation týmto

vyhlasuje, že SDX-870V/AIT
Drive spĺňa základné požiadavky
a všetky príslušné ustanovenia
Smernice 1999/5/ES.
Podrobnosti získate na
nasledovnej webovej adrese:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/

• Sony Corporation izjavlja, da je
ta SDX-870V/AIT Drive v skladu
z bistvenimi zahtevami in
ostalimi relevantnimi določili
direktive 1999/5/ES. Za
podrobnosti vas naprošamo, če
pogledate na URL: http://
www.compliance.sony.de/

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• Por medio de la presente Sony
Corporation declara que el
SDX-870V/AIT Drive cumple con
los requisitos esenciales y
cualesquiera otras disposiciones
aplicables o exigibles de la
Directiva 1999/5/CE. Para mayor
información, por favor consulte el
siguiente URL: http://
www.compliance.sony.de/

• Härmed intygar Sony
Corporation att denna
SDX-870V/AIT Drive står I
överensstämmelse med de
väsentliga egenskapskrav och
övriga relevanta bestämmelser
som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/
EG. För ytterligare information
gå in på följande hemsida: http://
www.compliance.sony.de/

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-870V/SDX-570V/SDX-470V Tape Drive ...................................................... 8

Introduction .............................................................................................................. 9

Product Features ............................................................................................... 9

Precautions ..................................................................................................... 10

Installation .............................................................................................................. 12

Connectors......................................................................................................12

Option Switches (DIP Switch) ....................................................................... 13

Mounting Holes .............................................................................................. 15

Reconfiguring from 5.25" Model to 3.5" Model ............................................ 17

Orientation......................................................................................................18

Attaching and Removing the Dust Cover ............................................................... 19

Attaching the Dust Cover ............................................................................... 19

Removing the Dust Cover ..............................................................................21

Operation ................................................................................................................ 22

Location of 3 LEDs ........................................................................................22

Drive Operation .............................................................................................. 23

Interface Implementation........................................................................................25

Supported ATA Commands ...........................................................................25

Supported ATAPI Packet Commands ............................................................ 25

Specification ........................................................................................................... 26

Product Specifications .................................................................................... 26

Sony Contacts .........................................................................................................28

7

SDX-870V/SDX-570V/SDX-470V Tape Drive

The Sony SDX-870V/SDX-570V/SDX-470V drive is a high capacity data
storage device using Advanced Intelligent tape (AIT) technology. The
SDX-870V/SDX-570V/SDX-470V drive achieves high data reliability
through Read-After-Write, an additional level of Error Correction Code,
and other features.

The Sony SDX-870V/SDX-570V/SDX-470V drive stores data on tape
using a standard format called AIT (Advanced Intelligent Tape) and ALDC
formats.

8

Introduction

Product Features

Data Capacity

SDX-870V

SDX-570V

SDX-470V

* Assuming a 2.6 : 1 compression ratio.

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

150 GB uncompressed
(with AIT-3 Ex 246 m tape)
390 GB compressed*
(with AIT-3 Ex 246 m tape)

80 GB uncompressed
(with AIT-2 Turbo 186 m tape)
208 GB compressed*
(with AIT-2 Turbo 186 m tape)

40 GB uncompressed
(with AIT-1 Turbo 186 m tape)
104 GB compressed*
(with AIT-1 Turbo 186 m tape)

Transfer Rate
(sustained)

18 MB/s uncompressed
(with AIT-3 Ex tape)

12 MB/s uncompressed
(with AIT-2 Turbo tape)

6 MB/s uncompressed
(with AIT-1 Turbo tape)

Buffer
Memory

64 MB

24 MB

12 MB

SDX-870V/SDX-570V/SDX-470V

The SDX-870V series drives have the following features:

• Supports reading and writing to data cartridges conforming to the
AIT-2 Turbo, AIT-3 and AIT-3 Ex formats.

• Supports reading from data cartridges conforming to the AIT-E Turbo,
AIT-1, AIT-1 Turbo and AIT-2 formats.

The SDX-570V series drives have the following features:

• Supports reading and writing to data cartridges conforming to the
AIT-E Turbo, AIT-1, AIT-1 Turbo, AIT-2 and AIT-2 Turbo formats.

The SDX-470V series drives have the following features:

• Supports reading and writing to data cartridges conforming to the
AIT-E Turbo, AIT-1 and AIT-1 Turbo formats.

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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 low to high
temperatures. 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 data cartridge before moving the drive. After
removing the drive from the computer, repack the drive into its original
packing.

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Useable Cartridges

The SDX-870V can be used with data cartridges marked with the AIT-E
Turbo (read only), AIT-1 Turbo (read only), AIT-2 Turbo, AIT-1 (read only),
AIT-2 (read only), AIT-3 or AIT-3 Ex logo.

The SDX-570V can be used with data cartridges marked with the AIT-E
Turbo, AIT-1 Turbo, AIT-2 Turbo, AIT-1 or AIT-2 logo.

The SDX-470V can be used with data cartridges marked with the AIT-E
Turbo, AIT-1 Turbo or AIT-1 logo.

Notes

• Be sure to use only the cartridges designed specifically for AIT.

• Do not use anything but AIT cartridges with this system, as doing so can
damage the AIT drive. Although commercially available 8 mm
videotapes resemble AIT cartridges in appearance, they have entirely
different specifications and cannot be used.

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Installation

Connectors

The following figures apply to the SDX-570V.

SATA Power
Connector (*1)

Caution

DO NOT USE both the SATA Power Connector (*1) and Legacy Power
Connector (*2) at the same time.
Using both connectors possible cause the system damage.

SATA Signal
Connector

Legacy Power
Connector (*2)

4 3 2 1

5V GND GND 12V

12

Option Switches (DIP Switch)

DIP Switch Positions

Default

ON
OFF

12345678

DIP Switch

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

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Cleaning Request Mode

Periodic cleaning requests can be enabled by a DIP switch.

1 Drive Mode

ON
OFF

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

When switch 6 is ON, cleaning requests are enabled. When enabled, the
“CLEANING REQUEST” LED on the front panel lights after every 100
hours of operation.

When this LED lights, clean the drive with a cleaning cartridge.

Note

To maintain the drive in optimum condition in environments affected by dust and other
contaminants, we recommend keeping cleaning requests enabled.

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

The following figures apply to the SDX-570V.

For 3.5" Standard Height

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+

4.8 0.5mm

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+

[0.19" 0.02"]

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+

41.2 0.5mm

_

+

[1.62" 0.02"]

6-M3 (depth 2.5mm [0.10"] max.)

6-M3 (depth 2.5mm [0.10"] max.)

_

+

_

+

_

+

_

+

90.0 0.3mm [3.54" 0.01"]

60.0 0.3mm

[2.36" 0.01"]

_

+

_

+

21.0 0.3mm

[0.83" 0.01"]

_

+

_

+

7.4 0.6mm [0.29" 0.02"]

_

+

_

+

9.8 0.6 mm

[0.39" 0.02"]

8.3±0.5 mm (0.33±0.02 in)

_

+

_

+

155.0 0.5mm [6.10" 0.02"]

96.1 mm (3.78 in)

_

+

94.0 0.5mm [3.70" 0.02"]

_

+

101.6 0.5mm [4.00" 0.02"]

_

+

_

+

_

+

_

+

42.0 0.3mm

[1.65" 0.01"]

70.0 0.3mm [2.76" 0.01"]

_

+

_

+

_

+

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+

31.0 0.3mm

[1.22" 0.01"]

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For 5.25" Half Height

8.3±0.5 mm

(0.33±0.02 in)

146±0.5 mm

(5.75±0.02 in)

96.1 mm
(3.78 in)

7.0mm

[0.28"]

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+

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+

79.2 0.3mm [3.12" 0.01"]

_

+

9.9 0.5mm

_

[0.39" 0.02"]

+

_

+

21.8 0.5mm

_

+

[0.86" 0.02"]

_

+

41.2 0.5mm

_

+

[1.62" 0.02"]

6-M3

_

+

_

+

_

+

_

+

_

+

79.2 0.3mm [3.12" 0.01"]

_

+

_

+

47.5 0.3mm

[1.87" 0.01"]

_

+

_

+

_

+

155.0 0.5mm [6.10" 0.02"]

42.0 0.3mm

[1.65" 0.01"]

70.0 0.3mm [2.76" 0.01"]

_

+

_

+

_

+

_

+

9.8 0.6 mm

[0.39" 0.02"]

_

+

7.4 0.6mm [0.29" 0.02"]

_

+

31.0 0.3mm [1.22" 0.01"]

_

+

94.0 0.5mm [3.70" 0.02"]

_

+

139.6 0.5mm [5.50" 0.02"]

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+

146.0 0.5mm [5.75" 0.02"]

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+

149.0 0.5mm [5.87" 0.02"]

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+

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+

_

+
_

+

4-M3

_

+

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+

79.2 0.3mm [3.12" 0.01"]

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+

_

+

47.5 0.3mm

[1.87" 0.01"]

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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

°

18

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.

Note

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

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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

TAPE

MOTION

CLEANING

REQUEST

REPLACE

TAPE

LED

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.

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-870V, SDX-570V and
SDX-470V 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.

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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-E Turbo

AIT-1 Turbo
AIT-2
AIT-2 Turbo
AIT-3
AIT-3 Ex

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

To keep the AIT drive in top condition, clean the head as needed using a
cleaning cartridge with the AIT logo. When the head needs cleaning, the
CLEANING REQUEST indicator lights.

How to Clean

1 Load the cleaning cartridge (SDX1-CL, SDX3X-CL) into the

AIT drive. Cleaning starts automatically.

2 After about 15 seconds, cleaning will stop and the cartridge

will be ejected automatically.

Caution

Do not rewind the cleaning cartridge and reuse it. When you reach the end of
the cartridge, dispose it and buy a new cleaning cartridge with the AIT logo.

Storage Precautions

• Keep cartridges in their cases when not in the drives.

• Avoid storing cartridges in dusty locations, in direct sunlight, near heaters
or air conditioners, or in humid locations.

• Do not place cartridges on dashboards or in car storage trays.

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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 the AIT Tape Drive.

– 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

SDX-870V SDX-570V SDX-470V

3.5" 780 g (27.5 oz.) 780 g (27.5 oz.) 740 g (26.1 oz.)

5.25" 1010 g (35.6 oz.) 1050 g (37.0 oz.) 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)

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 158 ˚F (∆T<36 ˚F/h))

(– 40 ˚F to 113 ˚F (∆T<36 ˚F/h))

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

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

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Power Requirements

SDX-870V

Voltage Max Ripple

5 V +/– 5 % 100 mVp-p 1.4 A 2.0 A

12 V +/– 10 % 150 mVp-p 0.75 A 2.0 A

SDX-570V

Voltage Max Ripple

5 V +/– 5 % 100 mVp-p 1.4 A 1.7 A

12 V +/– 10 % 150 mVp-p 0.5 A 1.3 A

SDX-470V

Voltage Max Ripple

5 V +/– 5 % 100 mVp-p 1.0 A 1.4 A

12 V +/– 10 % 150 mVp-p 0.3 A 1.4 A

Typical Maximum

Typical Maximum

Typical Maximum

Current

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/ed/cp/ait/

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Sony Corporation of Hong Kong Ltd.,
Electronic Devices Marketing Hong Kong
Computer Peripherals Sales & Marketing Div.

8/F, One Corporate Avenue, 222 Hu Bin Road. Luwan District,
Shanghai. P.R.C. Postcode 200021
TEL: [phone]
URL: http://www.sony.com.cn/ed/cp/ait/

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 Limited

33-39 Talavera Rd.
NORTH RYDE, NSW 2113
TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

Sony New Zealand

Akoranga Business Park
NORTH SHORE, AUCKLAND
TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone]
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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