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Introduction

Product Features

* Assuming a 2.6 : 1 compression ratio.

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

• Supported Format : AIT-1 (SDX-420 series)

: AIT-1, AIT-2 (SDX-520 series)

• Burst Transfer Rate 66 MB/s Ultra DMA (mode 4)

• Large 10 MB Buffer Memory

• 3.5” Standard Height, 5.25” Half Height

• ATA/ATAPI-5 Interface

• Support Fixed Record Length Only

• Frame Rewrite Function

• Three levels of Error Correction Code (ECC)

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

• Random Read, Append Write

Data Capacity

Transfer Rate
(sustained)

SDX-420 series

SDX-520 series

35 GB uncompressed

50 GB uncompressed

(with AIT-1 230 m tape)

(with AIT-2 230 m tape)

91 GB compressed

*

130 GB compressed

*

(with AIT-1 230 m tape)

(with AIT-2 230 m tape)

4 MB/s uncompressed

6 MB/s uncompressed

Summary of Contents for SDX-420 Series

Page 1: ...4 658 215 03 1 2000 Sony Corporation AIT Drive SDX 420 Series SDX 520 Series User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...information which is protected by copyright All rights reserved No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced or translated to another language without prior written consent 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 error contained herein indirect speci...

Page 3: ...igent tape AIT technology The SDX 420 series SDX 520 series drive achieves high data reliability through Read After Write an additional level of Error Correction Code and other features The Sony SDX 420 series SDX 520 series drive stores data on tape using a standard format called AIT Advanced Intelligent Tape and ALDC formats ...

Page 4: ... 5 25 Half Height ATA ATAPI 5 Interface Support Fixed Record Length Only Frame Rewrite Function Three levels of Error Correction Code ECC High Speed search 120 times normal Read Write speed Random Read Append Write Data Capacity Transfer Rate sustained SDX 420 series SDX 520 series 35 GB uncompressed 50 GB uncompressed with AIT 1 230 m tape with AIT 2 230 m tape 91 GB compressed 130 GB compressed ...

Page 5: ...y 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 Transportat...

Page 6: ...6 Installation Jumper Setting Master Slave Cable Select No Connection Jumpers Drive Setting Master Slave Cable Select IDE Interface Connector Power Connector 4 3 2 1 5V GND GND 12V ...

Page 7: ...3 Reserved OFF 4 Reserved OFF 5 Reserved OFF 6 Reserved OFF 7 DC Control 1 ON 8 DC Control 2 OFF 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 ...

Page 8: ...n 7 0 0 5 mm 0 28 0 02 in 155 0 0 5 mm 6 10 0 02 in 7 6 0 5 mm 0 30 0 02 in 94 0 0 3 mm 3 70 0 01 in 101 6 0 5 mm 4 00 0 02 in 90 0 0 3 mm 3 54 0 01 in 60 0 0 3 mm 2 36 0 01 in 21 0 0 3 mm 0 83 0 01 in 5 0 0 3 mm 0 20 0 01 in 41 2 0 5 mm 1 62 0 02 in 3 M3 depth 2 5 mm 0 10 in max 95 5 mm 3 76 in 8 45 mm 0 333 in 5 53 0 5 mm 0 218 0 02 in 7 4 0 5 mm 0 29 0 02 in ...

Page 9: ...72 0 02 in 18 2 0 5 mm 1 35 0 02 in 34 3 0 5 mm 3 7 0 01 in 94 0 0 3 mm 1 61 0 04 in 41 0 1 0 mm 1 83 0 06 in 46 5 1 5 mm 1 62 0 02 in 41 2 0 5 mm 6 1 0 02 in 155 0 0 5 mm 0 3 0 02 in 7 6 0 5 mm 3 76 in 95 5 mm 5 75 0 02 in 146 0 5 mm depth 0 10 in max 6 M3 depth 2 5 mm max 0 218 0 02 in 5 53 0 5 mm 0 333 in 8 45 mm 0 39 0 02 in 9 9 0 5 mm 0 86 0 02 in 21 8 0 5 mm 0 78 0 02 in 19 7 0 5 mm 2 26 0 0...

Page 10: ...el You can remodel the SDX 420C R and the SDX 520C R 5 25 model to the SDX 420C and the SDX 520C 3 5 model yourself 1 Remove the 2 screws for each side rail 2 Take the side rail off Orientation 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 Side Rail L Side Rail R ...

Page 11: ...ration Location of 3 LEDs There are three LED indications BUSY TAPE and STATUS and an EJECT button on the front panel of the unit Front Panel for 3 5 Standard Height BUSY TAPE STATUS Advanced Intelligent Tape ...

Page 12: ...idge Other None None None IDE None None Drive Loading Unloading None Drive Loading Unloading Write Protected None Loaded Cleaning Tape at EOM None Loaded None IDE Loaded None IDE Drive Loaded None Independent Loaded Write Protected Independent Independent Loaded Error Rate Warning Cleaning Request Self test Failure Waiting for Reset Waiting for Eject Not defined off on 1 pulse 0 25 sec on 0 25 sec...

Page 13: ...ects the cassette from the slot Write protecting a Tape Cassettes can be write protected by sliding the tab on the back of the cassette In this state data can be read from the tape but not written onto it 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 AIT 1 AI...

Page 14: ...e the motor shaft counterclockwise to bring the threading mechanism back to the initial position Refer to the photo 1 on page 16 5 Before manual eject procedure tape slack must be removed in order to prevent tape damage Press and rotate the gear mechanism located on the right side of the drive clockwise to tighten the tape 6 After the tape slack has been removed turn the screw located on the right...

Page 15: ...15 7 Return the drive to Sony for repair 3 Cassette Compartment Motor 2 Reel Motor 1 Loading Motor ...

Page 16: ...ial Position of the Threading Mechanism Caution Stop rotating the motor shaft immediately when the guide B see detail A of Photo 1 gets to the area below the line C C This line is defined by 2 circular tape guide surfaces of the cartridge Otherwise the gear of the drive can be damaged ...

Page 17: ...TANDBY 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 400C SDX 500C 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 FILEMARK WRITE BUFFER ...

Page 18: ...G Peak 3 ms 3 axes 3 directions Interval 10 seconds Non Operating No Device Damage Half Sine 90 G Peak 3 ms 30 G Peak 11 ms 3 axes 3 directions Vibration Operating Swept Sine 5 to 500 Hz 0 25 G Peak 1 Octave min 3 axes 3 directions Non Operating Swept Sine 5 to 500 Hz 0 5 G Peak 1 Octave min 3 axes 3 directions Acoustic Noise A curve weight Streaming Write Read 35 db A Insert Eject 60 db A Note Th...

Page 19: ...20 C h Non Operating tape 40 C to 45 C T 20 C h Humidity Operating 20 to 80 RH non condensing Maximum wet bulb temperature 26 C Non Operating mech 5 to 95 RH T 30 h Non Operating tape 20 to 80 RH T 30 h Power Requirements Model Voltage Max Ripple Current Typical Maximum SDX 420 series 5 V 5 100 mVp p 1 4 A 2 5 A 12 V 10 150 mVp p 0 45 A 1 2 A SDX 520 series 5 V 5 100 mVp p 1 5 A 2 5 A 12 V 10 150 ...

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