Sony STORSTATION LIB-D81 User Manual
AIT Autoloader
4-673-839-12 (1)
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
LIB-D81
© 2003 Sony Corporation
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 qua lified personnel only.
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.
NOTICE
Use the power cord set approved by the appr opri ate te sting o r gani zati on for t he specific coun tri es where thi s un it i s t o be
used.
Achtung
Zur Trennung vom Netz ist der Netzsecker aus der Steckdose zu ziehen, welche sich in der Nähe des Gerätes befinden
muß und leicht zugänglich sein soll.
Hinweis
Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB(A) order weniger gemäß ISO7779.
Ratings
Voltage
AC 100 V - 240 V
Current
0.7 A - 0.35 A
Frequency
50 / 60 Hz
Max. Ambient Temperature
40°C
A certified power supply cord has to be used with this equipment.
The relevant national installation and/or equipment regulations shall be considered.
A certified power supply cord not lighter than ordinary polyvinyl chloride flexible cord according to IEC 60227
(designation H05VV-F 3G 0.75 mm
synthetic rubber according to IEC 60245 (designation H05RR-F 3G 0.75 mm
Zum Netzanschluss dieses Gerätes ist eine geprüfte Leitung zu verwenden.
Es sind die zutreffenden nationalen Errichtungs- und/oder Gerätebestimmungen zu beachten.
Es ist eine geprüft e flexible PVC- ummantelte Leitu ng entsprechend I EC 60227 (H05VV-F 3G 0.75 mm
F 3G 0.75 mm
(Bauartkurzzeichen H05RR-F 3G 0.75 mm
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) zu verwenden. Andernfalls ist eine fl exible Lei tung aus synth etische m Gummi entspreche nd IEC 6024 5
2
or H05VVH2-F2 3G 0.75 mm2) shall be used. Alternative a flexible cord be of
2
) zu verwenden.
2
) shall be used.
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oder H05VVH2-
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INFORMATION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
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 limit s are desi gned to provi de reas onable pr otection against harmful inter ference in a r esidenti al
installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause ha rmful interferenc e to radio communications. However, there is no guaran tee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If thi s equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equ ipment off and on, t he u ser is encou ra ged to t ry t o co rrect the in terference 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 experience radio/TV technician for help.
The shielded interface cab le recommended in this manua l m ust be used with this equipment in order to comply with the
limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
If you have any questions about this product, please access Sony Support Center written in the warranty card.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: LIB-D81
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road Oradell, NJ 07649-1601
Telephone No.: 201-930-6972
This device complies wi th Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditio ns:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Ratings are indicated on the rear, while regulatory agency marks are separately affixed on the bottom.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Installation
Overview.......................................................................7
Product Features and Functions ...............................8
Front................................................................................8
Rear.................................................................................9
Interior (Front) ..............................................................10
AIT Drive (Front)..........................................................11
System Structure.......................................................12
Compatible Cartridges..............................................12
AIT Cartridges ..............................................................12
Cleaning Cartridge........................................................13
Software .....................................................................13
Precautions................................................................13
Overview.....................................................................14
Unpacking..................................................................14
Package Contents .....................................................15
Preparing the Host Computer ..................................15
Installing the AIT Autoloader....................................16
Connecting the Power Cable....................................17
Connecting to the Host Computer...........................17
Setting the DIP Switches ..........................................19
Setting the SCSI ID....................................................21
Connecting SCSI Peripheral Devices......................22
Turning the Power On/Off.........................................22
Setting Cartridges .....................................................24
Preparing Cartridges .....................................................24
Inserting Cartridges.......................................................25
Setting Application Software....................................27
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Chapter 3 Basic Usage
Overview.....................................................................28
Control Panel.............................................................28
Using the Control Panel................................................28
Message Display ...........................................................29
Warnings....................................................................29
Errors..........................................................................30
Disaster Recovery Function.....................................31
Assigned Element Addresses..................................32
Handling the Cartridges............................................32
Handling........................................................................32
Storing...........................................................................33
Maintenance...............................................................33
Chapter 4 Operating the AIT Autoloader
Overview.....................................................................34
Using Cartridges........................................................34
Ejecting/Changing Cartridges.......................................34
Chapter 5 Cleaning the AIT Drive
Overview.....................................................................37
Cleaning the AIT Drive..............................................37
Appendix
Cleaning the Air Filter...............................................41
Troubleshooting........................................................42
Transporting the AIT Autoloader.............................44
Hardware Specifications...........................................45
Hardware.......................................................................45
Memory.........................................................................45
SCSI Cable and Terminator Specifications .............46
SCSI Cable....................................................................46
SCSI Cable Length........................................................46
SCSI Specifications...................................................46
About the SCSI Components........................................46
About the SCSI Bus......................................................46
Error Code List ..........................................................47
Other Messages.........................................................52
Index...........................................................................55
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© 2003 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved.
Trademarks
• Sony, StorStation and Advanced Intelligent Tape are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation in this
country, other countries, or both.
• Other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners in this coun try, other count ries,
or both.
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Overview
Introduction
The LIB-D81 is a desktop AIT (Advanced Intelligent Tape) automatic loader
(hereafter, “AIT autoloader”) with a built-in AIT drive. Up to 8 cartridges can
be inserted in the AIT autoloader. The unit can also be connected to and used
with a workstation or server.
Up to 8 cartridges can be used
Up to 8 AIT cartridges can be used. Cartridges can be replaced from the front
panel. The following types of cartridges can be used in this AIT autoloader:
• AIT-3 cartridge: rec ords up to 1.6 terabytes of data
• AIT-2 cartridge: rec ords up to 0.8 terabytes of data
• AIT-1 cartridge: records up to 0.56 terabytes of data
Notes
• Cartridges that can be used vary according to the type of built-in drive.
• The memory capacity mentioned above assumes a data compression ratio of
2:1.
Chapter
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Compact
Because of its compact size ( 17 0 × 350 × 2 24 mm) and li ght wei ght (approx. 7
kg), the LIB-D81 is the perfect desktop AIT Autoloader.
Wide LVD SCSI compliant
The AIT autoloader is Wide LVD SCSI compliant.
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Product Features and Functions
Front
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CLEAN DOOR
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ERROR
WARNING
CLEANING
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A Ventilation Holes
Be careful not to block the ventilation holes. If the ventilation holes are blocked,
the AIT autoloader may overheat, resulting in damage.
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2
3
B Front Door
Used in inserting and ejecting AIT cartridges. Press the DOOR button to unlock
and open the door. The AIT autoloader cannot operate when the door is open,
therefore when inserting or replacing a cartridge, be that the door is securely
closed. When the door is closed it locks automatically.
C DOOR Button
Press to open the front door . Do not press th is button while the AIT autoload er
is operating.
D CLEAN Button
Insert the cleaning cartridge in slot CL/8 and press for at least three seconds to
clean the AIT drive.
E Message Display
The message display displays how many cartridges are in the AIT autoloader.
When in normal standby state, it displays the status of the AIT autoloader.
F ERROR/WARNING LED
Lights or flashes orange when a specific operation is necessary or an error
occurs. When it lights it indicates a warning, whereas when it flashes it indicat es
an error. When this happens, a 2-character code appears o n the message display.
For details about these codes, see “Error Code List” (page 47), “Other
Messages” (page 52), or the code reference table.
G CLEANING LED
Flashes green when the AIT drive is in need of cleaning. For details about
cleaning the AIT drive, see “Cleaning the AIT Drive” (page 37).
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Rear
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A Setup DIP Switches and DIP Switch Cover
Used to set up the AIT autoloader. Remove the screws and cover to access the
DIP switches. For details, see “Setting the DIP Switches” (page 19).
B Ventilation Holes
Please be careful not to block the ventilation holes. If the ventilation holes are
blocked, the AIT autoloader may overheat, resulting in damage.
C Power Switch
To turn the AIT autoloader on or off , press this power swit ch. When you restar t
the AIT autoloader, be sure to wait at least 10 seconds befor e turning it on again.
D Power Supply Connector
Plug the provided power cord into this connector.
E SCSI connector 1 6 SCSI connector 2
For information about connecting t he S CSI conn ect ors, see “Connecting to the
Host Computer” (page 17) and “Connecting SCSI Peripheral Devices” (page
22) in Chapter 2, “Installation”.
F SCSI ID Setup Switch
Used to set the SCSI ID of the AIT autoloader. For details, see“Setting the SCSI
ID” (page 21).
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Interior (Front)
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B Air Filter
Periodically clean the air filter with a vacu um cleaner (we recommend month ly
cleaning). For details about how to replace the air filter, see “Cleaning the Air
Filter” (page 41).
C Cartridge Case
You can insert up to eight AIT cartri dges in the case. Slots are numbered 1 to 8,
from the highest slot down. When using it, make sure that you insert the
cleaning cartridge in slot CL/8 (the lowest slot).
D AIT Drive
The AIT autoloader is equipped with one AIT drive.
E Elevator
Lowers cartridges to the AIT drive and returns them to their slots. When you
turn on the AIT autoloader, the elevator moves up and down counting the
cartridges, whose number appears on the message display.
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AIT Drive (Front)
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BUSY TAPE STATUS
A Cartridge Sl ot
Used to insert and eject AIT cartridges from the AIT drive.
B STATUS LED
Lights when the cartridge in the drive is write-protected. It flashes in the
following situations.
Drive needs cleaning
Repetitive long on, short off.
During cleaning; tape is spent
Regular fl a s hing.
Drive is malfunctioning
Repetitive two short on, one long off.
C TAP E LED
Lights when a cartridge is being loaded. It flashes in the following situations.
When inserting or ejecting a cartridge
Regular fl a s hing.
Cartridge is spent
Repetitive long on, short off.
D BUSY LED
Lights when data is transferred through the SCSI interface. Flashes regularly
when data is read from or written to a cartridge.
Do not restart the AIT autoloader when this LED is lit as this may cause read
and write errors, or irreparable damage to the data cartridge.
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System Structure
To obtain the best performance out o f you r AIT drive, we recommend that you
connect the AIT autoloader to a host computer equipped with an Ultr a 160 Wide
SCSI LVD/SE interface. The autoloader is controlled through the host
computer.
Computer
Ethernet (example)
LIB-D81
68-pin cable
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CLEAN DOOR
ERROR
Host computer
Wide SCSI
WARNING
CLEANING
Wide SCSI peripheral devices
Note
A SCSI host adapter card must be installed in the host computer.
Compatible Cartridges
This section describes what AIT cartridges are used in the AIT autoloader.
AIT Cartridges
To achieve the maximum transfer rate and recording capacity, use the
appropriate type of AIT cartridge for your drive. For information on recording
capacities, see “Hardware Specifications” (page 45) in the “Appendix”.
AIT-1 Drive
AIT-1 mark
AIT-2 Drive
AIT-2 markAIT-1 mark
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AIT-3 Drive
Cleaning Cartridge
Software
AIT-2 markAIT-1 mark
Caution
Do not use 8 mm video tapes sold at stores. An 8 mm video tape looks a lot like
an AIT cartridge, but has different specifications. Do not use any other
cartridges other than AIT cartridges.
To clean the AIT drive, use an AIT Cleaning cartridge (sold separately). For
information on cleaning, see “Cleaning the AIT Drive” (page 37) in Chapter 5,
“Cleaning the AIT Drive”.
For guidance on application software that can be used with the AIT autoloa der
and supported operating systems, contact your dealer.
AIT-3 mark
Precautions
• Use cartridges suited to the type of AIT drive installed. Using cartridges other
than AIT cartridges may cause improper operations. For information about
cartridges that can be used with the AIT autoloader, see “Compatible
Cartridges” (page 12).
• Do not insert anything except AIT cartrid ges i n the slot of t he c artridge case,
as doing so may result in damage.
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Overview
Unpacking
Installation
This chapter explains general procedures for positioning the AIT autoloader,
connecting it to the host computer and turning on the AIT autoloader. This
chapter also explains initial setup. Installation and setup procedures may vary
depending on your system.
Note
You will need the box and packing materials if you wish to move or transport
the AIT autoloader in the future. Retain them for future use.
Chapter
2
1
Remove the AIT autoloader from the box as indicated on the box.
Remove the packing materials, such as plastic covers and tapes.
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Package Contents
After opening the box, make sure that all the following items a re present.
Contact your dealer if anything is missing.
• LIB-D81 (1)
• Power cable (1)
• SCSI terminator (1)
• Cleaning cartridge (1)
• Quick Start Guide (1)
• CD-ROM (containing this document) (1)
Note
In addition to the above, other documentation and/or documents may be
included in the package.
Preparing the Host Computer
Prepare the host computer before installing the AIT autoloader as follows.
1
Make sure that a SCSI host adapter card is installed in the host computer.
2
Install the application software supporting the autoloader on the host
computer.
For guidance on application software that can be used with the AIT
autoloader and supported operating systems, contact your dealer.
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Installing the AIT Autoloader
The autoloader weighs about 7 kg (1 5.4 l b.) an d has t he fol l owing di mensi on s.
Before installing the autoloader, make sure that the surface is appropriate.
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Note
Install the AIT autoloader on a horizontal surface near an AC power outlet. Also
leave a gap of about 150 mm (5.9 in.) behind the rear of the uni t to allo w air to
circulate.
220 mm (8.7 in.)
224 mm (8.8 in.)
(including rubber
feet)
170 mm
(6.7 in.)
Caution
350 mm (13.8 in.)
Make sure that you position the AIT autoloade r as indicated in the illustration.
Correct operation is not guaranteed if you place the AIT autoloader on its side.
50 mm (2.0 in.)
Rear
Front
170 mm (6.7 in.)
150 mm
(5.9 in.)
350 mm (13.8 in.)
50 mm (2.0 in.)
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Connecting the Power Cable
1
Make sure that the power switch on the rear of the AIT autoloader is in the
off position (a is depressed).
2
Connect one end of the power c able to th e power supply conn ector and the
other end to the power outlet.
Connecting to the Host Computer
Connect the AIT autoloader and the host computer with a SCSI cable. This
section explains general connection steps. To connect, use an Ultra2 Wide SCSI
LVD cable commonly sold in stores. However, when using a model equipped
with an AIT-3 drive, use an Ultra 160/m SCSI LVD cable. The autoloader side
uses the 68-pin half pitch connector.
When connecting other SCSI devices along with the AIT autoloader, see
“Connecting SCSI Peripheral Devices” (page 22).
Caution
• Do not connect the AIT autoloader to the HVD (High Voltage Differential)
SCSI bus. If connected, the autoloader or other devices on the SCSI bus may
be damaged.
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