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SDX-500 Tape Drive

The Sony SDX-500 series drive is a high capacity data storage device using Advanced
Intelligent tape (AIT) technology.  The SDX-500 series drive achieves high data reliability
through Read-After-Write, an additional level of Error Correction Code, and other features.

The Sony SDX-500 series drive stores data on tape using a standard format called AIT
(Advanced Intelligent Tape) and ALDC formats.

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.)

Summary of Contents for SDX-500 Series

Page 1: ...AIT Drive Sony Corporation Installation Manual SDX 500 Series Ver 2 0 ...

Page 2: ... Switches DIP Switch 5 Mounting Holes 6 7 Orientation 8 Operation 9 Location of 3 LEDs 9 LED Indication for Drive Status 10 Drive Operation 11 12 13 Interface Implementation 14 Supported SCSI Messages 14 Supported SCSI Commands 14 Specification 15 Product Specifications 15 16 Sony Contacts 17 Table of Contents ...

Page 3: ...itional level of Error Correction Code and other features The Sony SDX 500 series drive stores data on tape using a standard format called AIT Advanced Intelligent Tape and ALDC formats VORSICHT Diese Ausrüstung erfüllt die Europäischen EMC Bestimmungen für die Verwendung in folgender folgenden Umgebung en Wohngegenden Gewerbegebiete Leichtindustriegebiete Diese Ausrüstung erfüllt die Bestimmungen...

Page 4: ...t compatible with the DDS and EXABYTE format tapes Burst Transfer Rate 12 M Bytes sec Asynchronous 40 M Byte sec Synchronous Large 10 M Byte Buffer Memory 3 5 form factor Embedded SCSI Interface ULTRA WIDE and LVD SE single ended model SDX 500C or HVD model SDX 510C are available Supports Variable or Fixed Record Length Supports SCSI Disconnection Arbitration Read After Write RAW On and Off select...

Page 5: ...ing 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 orig...

Page 6: ...Don t care OPEN Jumper not installed Parity Disable No Connection SCSI ID 3 SCSI ID 2 SCSI ID 1 SCSI ID 0 Jumpers SCSI ID SCSI ID 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 2 1 0 P O N C 3 Parity Disable Jumper Parity check function can be disabled by Jumper Parity check is disabled while left end jumper is installed Parity generate function is always enabled ...

Page 7: ...ompression is enabled while position 7 DC Control 1 is ON Control by host can be disabled when position 8 DC Control 2 is ON DIP Switch 1 Reserved OFF 2 Reserved OFF 3 Reserved OFF 4 Reserved OFF 5 Terminator Power ON 6 Reserved OFF 7 DC Control 1 ON 8 DC Control 2 OFF Option Switches DIP Switch ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 8: ...3 depth 2 5mm depth 0 10 In 4 7 0 5 mm 0 185 In 8 mm 0 315 In 94 0 3 mm 3 70 In 101 6 0 5 mm 4 00 In 5 0 3 mm 0 20 In 41 2 0 5 mm 1 62 In 90 0 3 mm 3 54 In 60 0 3 mm 2 36 In 21 0 3 mm 0 83 In 70 0 3 mm 2 76 In 42 0 3 mm 1 65 In 31 0 3 mm 1 22 In 155 0 5 mm 6 10 In 7 6 0 5 mm 0 30 In 7 4 0 5 mm 0 29 In ...

Page 9: ...3 depth 2 5mm depth 0 10 In 4 7 0 5 mm 0 185 In 8 mm 0 315 In 94 0 3 mm 3 70 In 101 6 0 5 mm 4 00 In 5 0 3 mm 0 20 In 41 2 0 5 mm 1 62 In 90 0 3 mm 3 54 In 60 0 3 mm 2 36 In 21 0 3 mm 0 83 In 70 0 3 mm 2 76 In 42 0 3 mm 1 65 In 31 0 3 mm 1 22 In 170 0 5 mm 6 69 In 7 6 0 5 mm 0 30 In 7 4 0 5 mm 0 29 In ...

Page 10: ...8 Orientation 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 ...

Page 11: ...tion 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 2 Advanced Intelligent Tape ...

Page 12: ...loading Write Protected None Loaded Loaded None SCSI Drive Loaded None Loaded Write Protected Loaded Independent Independent Loaded Error Rate Warning Independent Cleaning Request Self Test Failure Waiting for Reset Waiting for Eject Not defined Cleaning Tape at EOM None SCSI None off on 2 pulses 0 25 sec on 0 5 sec off 1 pulse 3 5 sec on 0 5 sec off 1 pulse 0 25 sec on 1 pulse 0 25 sec on 0 25 se...

Page 13: ... 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 a Cleaning Cassette In case of SDX 500 series a cleaning function is built in the drive and hence a periodic cleaning using cleaning cassette such as other format requires is not necessary However when the drive...

Page 14: ...eading mechanism back to the initial position Refer to the photo 1 on the next page 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 side of the drive clockwise by a precision s...

Page 15: ... 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 detail A B C C tape guide surface tape guide surface A Cartridge ...

Page 16: ...d SCSI Messages Abort Message Parity Error Bus Device Reset Message Reject Command Complete No Operation Disconnect Restore Pointers Extended Message Save Data Pointer Synchronous Data Transfer Request Wide Data Transfer Request Identify w w o Disconnect Ignore Wide Residue Report Density Support Report Luns Request Block Address Request Sense Reserve Unit Rewind Seek Block Send Diagnostic Space T...

Page 17: ...s 3 directions Interval 10 seconds Operating Non Operating Operating Non Operating mech Non Operating tape 5 C to 40 C T 10 C h 40 C to 70 C T 20 C h 40 C to 45 C T 20 C h Non Operating mech Non Operating tape 20 to 80 RH T 30 C h 20 to 80 RH non condensing Maximum wet bulb temperature 26 C 5 to 95 RH T 30 h Operating Humidity Temperature and Humidity Range Temperature Operating 0 to 10 000 feet A...

Page 18: ...lass B Discharge Voltage 15 kV No operation failure 20 kV No drive damage Air cooling Requirement 40 C Clean air flow is recommended to minimize the possibility of data loss Surrounding temperature Less than 150 microgram m3 Based Sampling period 24 hours Radiated Conducted 5V 5 12 V 10 ESD 100 mVp p 1 6 A 2 5 A 150 mVp p 0 4 A 1 2 A 5V 5 12 V 10 Model SDX 500C SDX 510C ...

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Page 20: ...n 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 special incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this document Copyright 1996 1997 1998 1999 Sony Corporation Printed in JAPAN ...

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