AIT Drive2-546-777-11(1) 2004 Sony CorporationAIT-1 Turbo TAPE DRIVESDX-450VAIT-E Turbo TAPE DRIVESDX-250VUser’s Guide
10Useable CartridgesThe SDX-450V can be used with data cartridges marked with the AIT-ETurbo, AIT-1 Turbo or AIT-1 logo.The SDX-250V can be used with
11InstallationSCSI Connection/Setting the SCSI IDSCSI 68pin Connector5 VPower Connector1234GND GND 12 VDisableEnableParityNote := = = CLOSED/JumperDon
12Option Switches (DIP Switch)DIP Switch PositionsDefaultONOFF123456781 Drive Mode (OFF)2 Drive Mode (OFF)3 Drive Mode (OFF)4 Drive Mode (OFF)5 Termin
13DR (Disaster Recovery*) ModeONOFF12345678*In Disaster Recovery Mode, the drive enters the DR Standby Mode 15seconds after you insert a write-protect
14Cleaning Request ModePeriodic cleaning requests can be enabled by a DIP switch.ONOFF12345678When switch 6 is ON, cleaning requests are enabled. When
15Mounting HolesFor 3.5" Standard Height155.0 0.5mm [6.10" 0.02"]90.0 0.3mm [3.54" 0.01"]60.0 0.3mm[2.36" 0
16For 5.25" Half Height79.2 0.3mm [3.12" 0.01"]79.2 0.3mm [3.12" 0.01"]47.5 0.3mm[1.87" 0.01"]7.0mm[0.2
17Reconfiguring from 5.25" Model to 3.5" ModelYou can reconfigure the 5.25" model to the 3.5" model yourself.1 Remove the 2 screws
18Orientation10°10°10°10°10°10°10°10°
19Attaching and Removing the DustCoverAttaching the Dust Cover1 Align the dust cover’s hinge clips (one on each side) with thepins of the drive bezel.
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202 Press down at an angle on each side in turn until you hearthe hinge clips click into place.CautionDo not press the dust cover in horizontally from
21Removing the Dust Cover1 Open the dust cover.2 Holding the dust cover at both corners, carefully raise thedust cover.The dust cover hinge clips and
22OperationLocation of 3 LEDsThere are three LED indications (TAPE MOTION LED, CLEANINGREQUEST LED, REPLACE TAPE LED) and an EJECT button on thefront
23Drive OperationLoading a CartridgeNoteWhile setting the data cartridge, do not turn off the host computer. Thismay cause a malfunction or damage dat
24Unloading a CartridgeThe cartridge can be removed from the SDX-450V and SDX-250V eitherin response to a SCSI Unload Command, or by pressing the EJEC
25Using a Cleaning CartridgeTo keep the AIT drive in top condition, clean the head as needed using ahead cleaning cartridge with the AIT logo. When th
26Emergency Tape Removal Procedure1 Remove the drive from the chassis or enclosure to allowaccess to the bottom of the drive.2 Remove the drive’s top
27CautionStop rotating the motor shaft immediately, when the guide B gets to thearea below the line C-C (This line is defined by 2 circular tape guide
28Interface ImplementationSupported SCSI MessagesAbort Message Parity ErrorBus Device Reset Message RejectCommand Complete No OperationDisconnect Rest
29MassSDX-450V SDX-250V 3.5" 740 g (26.1 oz.) 740 g (26.1 oz.) 5.25" 970 g (34.2 oz.) 970 g (34.2 oz.)SpecificationsProduct Specificatio
3IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSFor your protection, please read thesesafety instructions completely beforeoperating the appliance, and keep thismanual for futur
30Power RequirementsSDX-450VVoltage Max RippleCurrentTypical Maximum5 V +/– 5 % 100 mVp-p 1.1 A 1.4 A12 V +/– 10 % 150 mVp-p 0.4 A 1.2 ASDX-250VVoltag
31Sony ContactsFor further information, please contact:Sony Electronics Inc., Tape Storage Solutions (USA)URL: http://www.storagebysony.comSony Corpor
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4INSTALLATIONWater and Moisture – Do not usepower-line operated units near water -for example, near a bathtub,washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundrytub,
5ContentsOverview ...6Introduction ...
6OverviewThe Sony SDX-450V and SDX-250V drives are high capacity data storagedevices using Advanced Intelligent tape (AIT) technology. The SDX-450Vand
7IntroductionAbout AIT DrivesThe SDX-450V is an internal AIT drive unit that uses data cartridgesconforming to the AIT-1 Turbo format. The SDX-250V is
8The AIT Drive Unit SDX-250V has the following features:• Supports reading and writing to data cartridges conforming to the AIT-ETurbo format.• The th
9PrecautionsInstallationAvoid placing the drive in a location subject to:– high humidity– high temperature– mechanical shock and vibration– direct sun
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