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Chapter 4  Using the Media

Components and Functions

TOP

A

Insertion Guide

The insertion guide is a large notch preventing you from inserting the cartridge 
incorrectly or inserting cartridges of other types into the unit.

B

Insertion Indicator

This arrow shows the direction in which the cartridge must be inserted into the 
drive.

C

Label Area

Area where you can affix labels to identify your S-AIT data cartridges.

Note

Make sure that you affix your label squarely into the label area as protruding 
labels can cause loading and ejection problems.

D

Write-protect Switch

This switch is used to prevent data from being written to the tape. For details, 
see “Setting the Write-protect Switch” on page 38.

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Summary of Contents for SDZ-S100

Page 1: ...SDZ S100 SDZ S130 2003 Sony Corporation 4 680 196 13 2 S AIT Tape Drive Unit Operating Instructions Page 5 _________________________________ Important Safeguards Page 50 ________________________________ ...

Page 2: ... ziehen welche sich in der Nähe des Gerätes befinden muß und leicht zugänglich sein soll Hinweis Die 3 adrige Geräteanschlußleitung muß Typ H05VV F oder H05VVH2 F sein und nach DIN VDE 0625 geprüft sein Der Stecker und die Gerätesteckdose müssen nach DIN VDE 0620 bzw DIN VDE 0625 geprüft sein Der Leitungsquerschnitt kann 0 5mm2 betragen wenn die Anschlußleitung eine Länge von 2m nicht überschreite...

Page 3: ...lich Produktsicherheit EMV und R TTE ist Sony Corporation 6 7 35 Kitashinagawa Shinagawa ku Tokyo 141 0001 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 European Union Restriction of Hazar...

Page 4: ...e shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must 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 contact your dealer Für Kunden in Deutschland Diese Ausrüstung erfüllt die Europäischen EMC Bestimmungen für die Verwendung in folgender folgenden Umgebung en Wohngeg...

Page 5: ... 19 If necessary change the settings as follows 19 Setting the SCSI ID SDZ S100 only 22 Setting the Loop ID SDZ S130 only 23 Installing the S AIT Tape Drive Unit 25 Connecting the Power Cable 26 Installing Device Drivers 26 Connecting the SCSI Bus Cable SDZ S100 only 27 Connecting the Optical Fiber Cable for Fibre Channel SDZ S130 only 29 Configuring the S AIT Tape Drive Unit to the Host 30 Chapte...

Page 6: ...aking Care of the Unit 43 Safety 43 Avoiding Damage 44 Troubleshooting 45 Specifications 47 Performance 47 Environmental Specifications 47 Power Specifications Miscellaneous 48 Options 48 Index 49 2003 Sony Corporation All rights reserved Trademarks Sony Advanced Intelligent Tape and Super Advanced Intelligent Tape are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation in this country other c...

Page 7: ...ation and experience in magnetic tape technology The AME tape formulation with diamond like carbon coating offers an extraordinary durability and reliability up to 30 000 media passes and an estimated media archival life of up to 30 years Remote Memory in Cassette R MIC The non volatile R MIC chip built into the data cartridge provides quick media loads and allows fast searches of data The R MIC c...

Page 8: ...ed search and tape rewind Supports variable and fixed record length 72 MB buffer memory Very compact design that allows you to set two units side by side on a 19 inch rack 2U height Sealed mechanism with the front door and the air filter Very easy to change the air filter Half transparent front panel through which you can verify the cartridge even when the door is closed Sleek and elegant design F...

Page 9: ...ution Only use cartridges designed specifically for S AIT Cleaning Cartridges To clean the read write heads use the S AIT Cleaning Cartridge For details about cleaning see Head Cleaning on page 41 Supported Software For details about software that can be used with the S AIT Tape Drive Unit and supported operating systems contact your dealer SAIT 1 logo ...

Page 10: ...ng cartridges Note Even when the front door is closed and a cartridge is ejected by software the cartridge does not come in contact with the door You can therefore keep the door closed except when inserting or removing cartridges to minimize any contamination from airborne particles B DOOR Button Press to open the front door TAPE MOTION DRIVE ERROR TAPE ERROR CLEANING REQUEST OPEN ...

Page 11: ...ashes yellow when the read write heads need cleaning For details about cleaning see Head Cleaning on page 41 F TAPE ERROR Indicator Flashes or lights orange when media errors occur When media warnings occur the indicator flashes yellow In this case copy data to another cartridge G DRIVE ERROR Indicator Flashes orange or yellow when drive errors occur H TAPE MOTION Indicator Lights when you insert ...

Page 12: ...dly yellow from left to right for about 3 seconds indicating that the unit is performing a self diagnostic TAPE MOTION DRIVE ERROR TAPE ERROR CLEANING REQUEST All green flashing Firmware update All green lit Ejection inhibited only when pressing the eject button Orange flashing Tape being accessed write Drive error Media error Cleaning error Orange lit Media error Yellow flashing Tape being access...

Page 13: ...d Ventilation Holes Be careful not to block the ventilation holes If you do the unit may overheat resulting in damage D AC IN Connector Connect the power cable appropriate for your country to this connector E Ventilation Holes Be careful not to block the ventilation holes If you do the drive in the unit may overheat resulting in damage F SCSI Connector 1 7 SCSI Connector 2 Connect the SCSI bus cab...

Page 14: ...t resulting in damage E FC Status Indicator When the fibre channel connection is normal the indicator is off When the unit is communicating with the host computer this indicator lights green When there is a connection error the indicator lights orange In this case reconnect the cable or change it if necessary F Loop ID Jumpers These jumpers are functional when the topology is arbitrated loop For d...

Page 15: ...about setting the DIP switches see Setting the DIP Switches on page 19 C Air Filter Unit Be careful not to block the ventilation holes of the air filter unit If you do the S AIT Tape Drive Unit may overheat resulting in damage Moreover periodically clean the air filter unit with a vacuum cleaner monthly cleanings recommended and replace it yearly For details about how to replace the air filter uni...

Page 16: ...echnical support B Serial number The serial number is located on the bottom of the unit together with the model number Refer to the serial and model numbers on the label when seeking technical support C Number returned to the interface command The number which is returned to the interface command is located on the rear of the unit This is the serial number reported by the application software you ...

Page 17: ...allation and setup procedures may vary slightly depending on your system Unpacking Note You will need the box and packing materials if you wish to move or transport the unit Retain them for future use 1 Remove the unit from the box as indicated below Remove the packing materials such as plastic covers and tapes 2 Inspect the unit for shipping damage If there is damage do not use the unit Report th...

Page 18: ... may be included in the package Preparing the Host Computer Prepare the host computer before installing the S AIT Tape Drive Unit 1 Make sure that a SCSI host adapter card or Fibre Channel host bus adapter FC HBA is installed in the host computer 2 Install all the necessary software supporting the unit on the host computer For details about the software that can be used with the S AIT Tape Drive U...

Page 19: ...gs of the DIP switches is as follows DC Control 1 ON Compression is enabled DC Control 2 OFF The host can control compression If necessary change the settings as follows Caution Before removing the access cover to change DIP switch settings of the S AIT Tape Drive Unit turn off the unit and disconnect the power cable 1 Make sure that the unit is off 2 Remove the two screws with a screwdriver and r...

Page 20: ...FF SW6 Reserved OFF SW7 DC Control 1 ON SW8 DC Control 2 OFF SWB settings Common SW1 Reserved OFF SW2 Reserved OFF SW3 Reserved OFF SW4 Reserved OFF SW5 Reserved OFF SW6 Reserved OFF SW7 Reserved OFF SW8 Reserved OFF DC Control 1 DC Control 2 Definition OFF OFF Compression disabled The host can control compression OFF ON Compression disabled The host cannot control compression ON OFF Compression e...

Page 21: ... model proceed to Setting the Loop ID SDZ S130 only on page 23 Block Size Definition OFF Default is 512 byte block size fix mode ON Default is variable mode Immediate WFM Definition OFF Enable Immed bit field in WRITE FILEMARKS command ON Ignore Immed bit field and always return good status immediately UA Control Definition OFF Enable to report UnitAttention UA sense ON Disable to report UnitAtten...

Page 22: ...r F to 8 lowest The SCSI ID must be different from the IDs of other peripherals on the SCSI bus Do not select the SCSI ID of the SCSI host adapter card The priority of this ID is usually higher than that of any device on the SCSI bus Generally the SCSI ID of the host adapter is 7 Perform this setting before turning on the unit 1 Before changing the SCSI ID turn off the unit 2 Press the button abov...

Page 23: ...re disabled acquisition of AL_PA through LIHA is not performed so AL_PA is acquired from LISA Loop Initialization Soft Assigned Caution Turn off the unit before setting the Loop ID with the loop ID jumpers Failing to do so may result in damage Do not touch the fibre channel or jumper connectors of the unit when it is on Doing so may result in damage LOOP ID 2 1 0 LOOP ID 0 LOOP ID 1 LOOP ID 2 LOOP...

Page 24: ...4 100 34 0F 15 CE 3A 58 7A 65 101 33 10 16 CD 3B 59 79 66 102 32 11 17 CC 3C 60 76 67 103 31 12 18 CB 3D 61 75 68 104 2E 13 19 CA 3E 62 74 69 105 2D 14 20 C9 3F 63 73 6A 106 2C 15 21 C7 40 64 72 6B 107 2B 16 22 C6 41 65 71 6C 108 2A 17 23 C5 42 66 6E 6D 109 29 18 24 C3 43 67 6D 6E 110 27 19 25 BC 44 68 6C 6F 111 26 1A 26 BA 45 69 6B 70 112 25 1B 27 B9 46 70 6A 71 113 23 1C 28 B6 47 71 69 72 114 1F...

Page 25: ...AC power outlet Make sure that you leave gap of about 150 mm 5 9 in behind the rear of the unit to allow air to circulate Recommended positioning of the unit Always position the unit horizontally Away from moving air such as fans open windows or air conditioners Away from devices such as facsimiles to avoid toner and paper dust The S AIT Tape Drive Unit should not be stacked Do not place anything ...

Page 26: ...ce Drivers A device driver is host firmware that allows the S AIT Tape Drive Unit to interact with a variety of hosts If your software requires it install the appropriate device driver for your system For details contact your dealer The latest device drivers and documentation for the S AIT Tape Drive Units are available online Contact your dealer for details or visit the Sony Web site http www son...

Page 27: ... make sure that you connect the terminator to the open connector Make sure that the SCSI connectors are securely connected With LVD Low Voltage Differential SCSI make the total length of the SCSI cable internal and external connecting the host computer and the device at the end of the SCSI bus shorter than 12 m 39 4 ft On an LVD bus with a single device make this length shorter than 25 m 82 ft The...

Page 28: ... on the SCSI bus connect the terminator to the last device on the bus then issue the host command to resume operation Notes The total length of the SCSI cables between the host computer and the last device should be less than 12 m 39 4 ft The SDZ S100 internal cable length is 25 cm 9 8 in If the SDZ S100 is the last device on the SCSI bus make sure that you connect the terminator to the open conne...

Page 29: ...ions Duplex LC Fibre Channel connectors 50 125 µm multimode optical fiber cable Caution If your interface and optical fiber cable are different types the unit may not operate correctly when connected Turn off the unit when connecting or disconnecting a cable to the fibre channel connector Failing to do so may result in damage Never touch the fibre channel connector of the unit when the unit is on ...

Page 30: ... Drive Unit to the Host Configure the S AIT Tape Drive Unit as follows 1 Turn on the S AIT Tape Drive Unit For details see Turning the Unit On or Off on page 31 2 To configure the unit for use refer to the documentation of the host computer and software ...

Page 31: ...ter3 Operation Overview This chapter describes how to turn the unit on and off as well as how to insert and eject cartridges Turning the Unit On or Off Turning On the Unit 1 Press the DOOR button to unlock and open the front door ...

Page 32: ...r lights green or yellow Caution If the POWER indicator flashes when the unit starts the cooling fan of the unit may be malfunctioning If this is the case verify that the cooling fan on the rear is operating normally If it is not contact your dealer If the status indicators do not behave as described above see chapter 1 Do not push down the front door when it is opened Doing so may result in damag...

Page 33: ...t write protected and prepare them for use Verify whether the write protect switch is in the write enable position For details see Setting the Write protect Switch on page 38 Inserting a Cartridge 1 Press the DOOR button to unlock and open the front door 2 Press the power switch on the front panel The POWER indicator lights green and the TAPE MOTION DRIVE ERROR TAPE ERROR and CLEANING REQUEST indi...

Page 34: ...g and writing of tapes For details about the status of the unit as shown by the indicators on the front of the unit see chapter 1 Removing a Cartridge When the cartridge is automatically ejected by your software 1 Press the DOOR button to unlock and open the front door 2 Remove the cartridge from the unit and close the door When you eject the cartridge manually 1 Press the DOOR button to unlock an...

Page 35: ...f cartridges such as LTO Ultrium SDLT or DLT Data Cartridge S AIT data cartridges contain a half inch AME Advanced Metal Evaporated tape When processing the tape the S AIT Tape Drive Unit uses an advanced helical scan recording technology known for its high data density outstanding data transfer performance as well as its reliability and durability The cartridges also incorporate a built in Remote...

Page 36: ...rrow shows the direction in which the cartridge must be inserted into the drive C Label Area Area where you can affix labels to identify your S AIT data cartridges Note Make sure that you affix your label squarely into the label area as protruding labels can cause loading and ejection problems D Write protect Switch This switch is used to prevent data from being written to the tape For details see...

Page 37: ...ot close the reel lock as this may cause loading problems G Positioning Hole Used by the unit to determine the position of the cartridge in the unit Caution Do not close the positioning hole as this may cause loading problems H Leader Block The tape is attached to the leader block When you insert a cartridge into the unit the leader block is extracted from the cartridge loaded onto a non removable...

Page 38: ... Caution Do not close the positioning hole as this may cause loading problems Setting the Write protect Switch The position of the write protect switch on the cartridge determines whether you can write to the tape If you do not want to write to the tape slide the switch in the direction of the arrow as illustrated below Cleaning Cartridge The unit determines when heads need to be cleaned and alert...

Page 39: ... physical damage Never affix labels elsewhere than on the repressed label area as doing so may cause loading problems The write protect switch of cartridges is used to prevent writing to the tape by accident If you do not want to write to a cartridge slide it to the write protect position For details see Setting the Write protect Switch on page 38 If the S AIT Tape Drive Unit is used in a high hum...

Page 40: ...perating environment Temperature 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F Relative humidity 20 to 80 non condensing Wet bulb temperature 26 C 79 F Storage environment Temperature 16 to 32 C 61 to 90 F Relative humidity 20 to 60 non condensing Wet bulb temperature 26 C 79 F Transport environment When packed Temperature 23 to 48 C 9 to 118 F Relative humidity 5 to 80 non condensing Wet bulb temperature 26 C 79 F ...

Page 41: ...to the unit The unit loads the cartridge and cleans the heads During the cleaning cycle the CLEANING REQUEST indicator lights yellow 2 When cleaning ends the unit ejects the cartridge and the CLEANING REQUEST indicator goes out Note An S AIT cleaning cartridge is good for 50 uses The cleaning cartridge R MIC keeps track of how many times the cartridge is used When the cleaning cartridge reaches th...

Page 42: ...at you clean the air filter unit once a month with a vacuum cleaner 1 Prepare a new air filter unit 2 Turn off the unit 3 Disconnect all cables from the unit 4 Turn the unit upside down There are three latches on the air filter unit 5 Push the air filter as illustrated below to release the latch and then lift it 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 in reverse to install the new air filter unit ...

Page 43: ...the SCSI bus To obtain up to date firmware and installation instructions contact your dealer or visit the Sony Web site http www sony net Products storagesolution Taking Care of the Unit Safety Power Only use 100 V 240 V AC Avoid plugging the unit to the same power outlet as high current equipment such as copiers or shredders Power Cable Precautions Do not crush the cable or place heavy objects on...

Page 44: ... the unit is moved from a cool to a warm place or if the room temperature suddenly rises moisture may condense inside the case After a sudden change in temperature wait at least one hour before turning on the unit Turning on the unit with condensation inside and inserting a cartridge may damage the tape or the unit Abnormal Occurrences If the unit behaves abnormally or it begins to smell or smoke ...

Page 45: ...eptacles and if necessary tighten the screws until they are firmly seated For details see Connecting the SCSI Bus Cable SDZ S100 only on page 27 Verify that the SCSI bus is terminated correctly For details see Connecting the SCSI Bus Cable SDZ S100 only on page 27 Verify that all the connector pins are undamaged Remove the terminator and cable connectors and inspect them for bent recessed or missi...

Page 46: ...nly on page 29 Verify that the Loop ID is set correctly For details see Setting the Loop ID SDZ S130 only on page 23 Your software does not detect the unit Verify that your software supports the S AIT Tape Drive Unit For details about software that can be used on the S AIT Tape Drive Unit and supported operating systems contact your dealer Verify that the software is correctly installed and set up...

Page 47: ...Search time Average 70 seconds 1 Compression ratios vary according to the type of data 2 The transfer rate may differ according to your system performance 3 Does not include retry time Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature range 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F Humidity range 20 to 80 non condensing Maximum wet bulb temperature 26 C 79 F Non operating Temperature range 40 to 70 C 40 to 158 F Humi...

Page 48: ...read write 50 dB A External dimensions 210 86 372 mm W H D excluding protrusions 8 3 3 4 14 6 in Mass 7 kg 15 4 lb In the interest of product improvement specifications are subject to change without notice Options The following options are available from Sony For details about these options and the air filter units contact your dealer S AIT data cartridge 500 GB uncompressed 1300 GB compressed 600...

Page 49: ...t 43 Head cleaning 41 Host computer 18 30 I Indicators 12 Inserting cartridge 33 Installation 17 25 Installing device drivers 26 L Label 16 Loop ID 23 M Model number 16 O Operation 31 Optical Fiber Cable 29 Options 48 P Package contents 18 Performance 47 Positioning 25 Power 48 Power cable 26 Preparing host computer 18 R Removing cartridge 34 Reset 43 S Safety 43 S AIT technology 7 SCSI bus cable ...

Page 50: ...zorgsmaatregelen en instructies die op het toestel zijn vermeld of zoals beschreven in de gebruiksaanwijzing en neem ze in acht VIGTIGE SIKKERHEDSFORANSTALTNINGER Læs disse sikkerhedsinstrukser hel igennem inden apparatet tages i brug og opbevar manualen til senere brug for din egen sikkerheds skyld Læg nøje mærke til alle advarsler forholdsregler og instruktioner på apparatet eller dem der er bes...

Page 51: ... 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 m...

Page 52: ... une console ou une table instable Ceci pourrait entraîner la chute de l appareil et causer des blessures graves à un enfant ou un adulte sans parler des dommages matériels Utilisez uniquement un chariot un support un trépied une console ou une table recommandée par le fabricant Ventilation Les fentes et les ouvertures du coffret sont prévues pour assurer la ventilation nécessaire Pour garantir un...

Page 53: ...rauskommt Zubehör Stellen Sie das Gerät nicht auf wacklige Rollwagen Füße Stative Stützen oder Tische Das Gerät könnte abstürzen und ernsthafte Verletzungen bei Kindern und Erwachsenen verursachen Auch das Gerät selbst könnte Schäden erleiden Verwenden Sie deshalb ausschließlich Rollwagen Füße Stative Stützen oder Tische die vom Hersteller empfohlen werden Ventilation Die Schlitze und Öffnungen in...

Page 54: ...ccesorios No coloque el aparato sobre un carro pedestal trípode cartela o mesa inestables El aparato puede caer causando graves lesiones a un niño o un adulto y sufrir serios daños el propio aparato Emplee solamente un carro pedestal trípode cartela o mesa recomendados por el fabricante Ventilación Las ranuras y aberturas de la caja están previstas para proporcionar al aparato la ventilación neces...

Page 55: ...iet op onstabiele wagentjes steunen driepikkels beugels of tafels Het zou kunnen vallen en ernstig letsel berokkenen aan een kind of een volwassene en ernstige schade aan het toestel zelf Gebruik alleen wagentjes steunen driepikkels beugels of tafels die door de fabrikant zijn aanbevolen Ventilatie In de kast van het toestel zijn gleuven en openingen aangebracht voor de noodzakelijke ventilatie Om...

Page 56: ...pparaten på någon ostadig vagn ställ stativ hylla eller bord Apparaten kan falla och vålla allvarliga skador på ett barn eller en vuxen samtidigt som den skadas själv Använd endast vagnar ställ stativ hyllor eller bord som rekommenderas av tillverkaren Ventilation Apparathöljets slitsar och andra öppningar är avsedda för den erforderliga ventilationen För att apparaten skall fungera säkert och int...

Page 57: ...e spine alle prese ed al punto in cui il cavo esce dall apparecchio Accessori Non porre l apparecchio su un carrello un cavalletto un treppiede una mensola od un tavolo instabili L apparecchio potrebbe cadere causando il grave ferimento di un bambino o di un adulto o seri danni all apparecchio stesso Utilizzate solamente un carrello un cavalletto un treppiede una mensola od un tavolo raccomandato ...

Page 58: ...a instáveis O conjunto poderá cair provocando ferimentos graves em crianças ou adultos e danos graves no aparelho Utilize apenas um carrinho apoio tripé prateleira ou mesa recomendados pelo fabricante Ventilação As ranhuras e aberturas do armário existem para proporcionar a necessária ventilação De modo a que o conjunto funcione normalmente e fique protegido de sobreaquecimentos estas ranhuras e a...

Page 59: ... jossa verkkojohto tulee ulos laitteesta Varusteet Älä sijoita vastaanotinta epävakaalle alustalle vaunu jalusta kolmijalka seinäkannatin pöytä Vastaanotin voi kaatua ja aiheuttaa vakavia vammoja tai rikkoutua pahasti Käytä vain valmistajan suosittelemaa vaunua jalustaa seinäkannatinta tai pöytää Ilmanvaihto Vastaanottimen kotelon aukon huolehtivat tarvittavasta ilmanvaihdosta Jotta vastaanotin to...

Page 60: ...ne stativer standere beslag eller borde De kan falde ned og volde alvorlige skader på et barn eller en voksen og alvorlige skader på apparatet Brug kun vogne stativer standere beslag eller borde som er anbefalet af producenten Ventilation Der er riller og åbninger i kabinettet beregnet til den nødvendige ventilation For at sikre at apparatet virker ordentligt og beskytte det mod overhedning må dis...

Page 61: ...r ledningen kommer ut fra apparatet Tilbehør Plasser ikke apparatet på en ustabil vogn tripod festebrakett eller et ustødig bord Apparatet kan falle ned og forårsake alvorlig skade på både barn og voksne samt ødelegges Bruk bare vogn stativ tripod brakett eller bord som er godkjent av produsenten Ventilasjon Åpningene i kabinettet er for ventilasjon og må aldri blokkeres eller tildekkes da det kan...

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Page 64: ...Printed in Japan For information about the S AIT Tape Drive Unit contact your reseller ...

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