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AIT Drive
User’s Guide
SDX-400 Series
SDX-410 Series
2000 Sony Corporation
SDX-400 Tape Drive
The Sony SDX-400 series drive is a high capacity data storage device using
Advanced Intelligent tape (AIT) technology. The SDX-400 series drive
achieves high data reliability through Read-After-Write, an additional level
of Error Correction Code, and other features.
The Sony SDX-400 series drive stores data on tape using a standard format
called AIT (Advanced Intelligent Tape) and ALDC formats.
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Introduction
Product Features
SDX-400 series
Data Capacity
35 GB uncompressed (with AIT-1 230 m tape)
91 GB compressed* (with AIT-1 230 m tape)
Transfer Rate (sustained)
4 MB/s uncompressed
* Assuming a 2.6 : 1 compression ratio.
(The compression ratio varies according to the type of data.)
• Supported Format : AIT-1
• Burst Transfer Rate
– 12 MB/s Asynchronous
– 40 MB/s Synchronous
• Large 10 MB Buffer Memory
• 3.5” Standard Height, 5.25” Half Height
• Embedded SCSI Interface
(ULTRA/WIDE and LVD/SE model (SDX-400C) or HVD model (SDX-
410C) are available)
• Supports Variable or Fixed Record Length
• Supports SCSI Disconnection/Arbitration
• Frame Rewrite Function
• Three levels of Error Correction Code (ECC)
• High Speed search (120 times normal Read/Write speed)
• Random Read, Append Write
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Precautions
Installation
Avoid placing the drive in a location subject to:
– high humidity
– high temperature
– mechanical shock and vibration
– direct sunlight
Operation
• Do not move the drive while it is operating. It may cause malfunction.
• Avoid exposing the drive to sudden changes from a low to high in
temperature. This may cause water condensation to collect inside the
drive. If the ambient temperature should suddenly 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.
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 original packing.
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Notice of SCSI Termination
The SDX-400C conforms to the Microsoft PC97 standard which requires
the internal (naked) drive to be terminated with an external terminator.
Microsoft PC97 SCSI requirements
SCSI peripherals must not terminate the bus. Both internal and external
cable ends are instead terminated by plug-in connectors.
Host Computer Wide SCSI
68p cable
Terminator
This drive
Example of SCSI set-up
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Installation
SCSI Connection/Setting the SCSI ID
SCSI ID
SCSI ID
0
1
SCSI 68pin Connector
2
3
Power Connector
Jumpers
4
3
2
1
4
5
6
7
5 V GND GND 12 V
8
Parity
9
Disable
10
Enable
11
12
13
14
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Note :
= CLOSED/Jumper
OPEN/Jumper not
installed
=
Don’t care
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.
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Option Switches (DIP Switch)
DIP Switch
DIP Switch Positions
ON
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Reserved (OFF)
Reserved (OFF)
Reserved (OFF)
Reserved (OFF)
Terminator Power (ON)
Reserved (OFF)
DC Control (1) (ON)
DC Control (2) (OFF)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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.
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Mounting Holes
For 3.5" Standard Height (SDX-400C)
5.53±0.5 mm
95.5 mm (3.76 in)
(0.218±0.02 in)
8.45 mm (0.333 in)
3-M3 (depth
2.5 mm (0.10 in) max.)
6-M3 (depth
2.5 mm (0.10 in) max.)
94.0±0.3 mm (3.70±0.01 in)
5.0±0.3 mm
(0.20±0.01 in)
101.6±0.5 mm (4.00±0.02 in)
41.2±0.5 mm
(1.62±0.02 in)
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For 3.5" Standard Height (SDX-410C)
4.7±0.5 mm
(0.185 in)
8 mm
(0.315 in)
92.71mm (3.65 in)
3-M3 (depth 2.5 mm max.)
(depth 0.10 in max.)
6-M3 (depth 2.5 mm)
(depth 0.10 in)
5±0.3 mm
(0.20 in)
94±0.3 mm
(3.70 in)
41.2±0.5 mm
(1.62 in)
101.6±0.5 mm
(4.00 in)
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For 5.25" Half Height (SDX-400C/R)
15.6±0.5 mm
(0.61±0.02 in)
21.465 mm
(0.85 in)
34.75 mm
(1.37 in)
19.48 mm
(0.77 in)
146±0.5 mm
4.7±0.5 mm
(0.19±0.02 in)
(5.75±0.02 in)
92.71 mm
(3.65 in)
8 mm
(0.31 in)
4-M3
4-M3
6-M3 (depth 2.5mm max.)
(depth 0.10 in max.)
9.9±0.5 mm
(0.39±0.02 in)
94.0±0.3 mm
21.8±0.5 mm
(3.7±0.01 in)
(0.86±0.02 in)
101.6±0.5 mm
(4±0.02 in)
139.6±0.5 mm
(5.5±0.02 in)
19.7±0.5 mm
(0.78±0.02 in)
41.2±0.5 mm
(1.62±0.02 in)
149.0±0.5 mm
(5.87±0.02 in)
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Remodeling from 5.25" Model to 3.5" Model
You can remodel the SDX-400C/R (5.25" model) to the SDX-400C (3.5"
model) yourself.
1 Remove the 2 screws for each side rail.
2 Take the side rail off.
Side Rail (L)
Side Rail (R)
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Orientation
10° 10°
10° 10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
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Operation
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)
Advanced
Intelligent
Tape
BUSY
TAPE
STATUS
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LED Indication for Drive Status
The LED indicators are defined as follows.
LED
State
Cartridge
BUSY
TAPE
STATUS
Activity
Other
None
None
None
None
SCSI
Drive
Drive
None
None
SCSI
SCSI/Drive
✽
None
None
Loading/Unloading
Loading/Unloading
Loaded
Loaded
Loaded
Loaded
Loaded
Loaded
✽
Write Protected
Cleaning Tape at EOM
None
None
None
Independent
Write Protected
Error Rate Warning
Cleaning Request
Self test Failure
Waiting for Reset
Waiting for Eject
✽ : Not defined.
Independent
Independent
✽
✽
✽
✽
✽
✽
✽
✽
✽
✽
✽
✽
✽
✽
✽
✽
off
1 pulse (3.5 sec on / 0.5 sec off)
1 pulse (0.25 sec on)
on
1 pulse (0.25 sec on / 0.25 sec off)
2 pulses (0.25 sec on/0.5 sec off)
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Drive Operation
Loading a Tape
Insert a cassette into the slot on the front panel with the arrow on the
cassette pointing towards the drive. As the cassette is inserted, the drive
takes it and automatically loads it into drive mechanism.
Unloading a Tape
The cassette can be removed from the SDX-400/SDX-410 either in
response to a SCSI Unload Command, or by pressing the eject bottom.
By pressing Eject button, the tape goes to BOT, the drive unthreads it, and
ejects 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.
AIT-1
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.
Using a Cleaning Cassette
In case of SDX-400 series/SDX-410 series, a cleaning function is built into
the drive and hence the use of a c leaning cartridge is not needed. If
however the drive experiences excessive errors, the use of a cleaning
cartridge is recommended.
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Emergency Tape Removal Procedure
1 Remove the drive from the chassis or enclosure to allow
access to the bottom and right side of the drive.
2 Remove the drive’s top cover.
3 Locate the small opening in the bottom of the drive and
insert the tip of a precision screwdriver so that the Threading
motor shaft can be rotated.
4 Rotate the motor shaft counterclockwise to bring the
threading mechanism back to the initial position. (Refer to
the photo-1 on page 19.)
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
screwdriver until the tape cartridge is lifted out of the drive
mechanism and is ejected.
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7 Return the drive to Sony for repair.
3. Cassette Compartment Motor
2. Reel Motor
1. Loading Motor
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A
tape guide surface
tape guide surface
C
C
detail A
Cartridge
B
Photo-1:The Initial 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.
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Interface Implementation
Supported SCSI Messages
Abort
Message Parity Error
Bus Device Reset
Command Complete
Disconnect
Message Reject
No Operation
Restore Pointers
Save Data Pointer
Extended Message
– Synchronous Data Transfer
Request
– Wide Data Transfer Request
Identify ( w/&w/o Disconnect )
Ignore Wide Residue
Supported SCSI Commands
Erase
Receive Density Support
Report Luns
Request Block Address
Request Sense
Reserve Unit
Rewind
Inquiry
Load/Unload
Locate
Log Sense
Log Select
Mode Select
Mode Sense
Prevent Allow Medium Removal
Read
Seek Block
Send Diagnostic
Space
Test Unit Ready
Verify
Read Block Limits
Read Buffer
Read Position
Report Diagnostic Result
Release Unit
Write
Write Buffer
Write Filemarks
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Specification
Product Specifications
Dimensions
SDX-400C
SDX-410C
SDX-400C/R
41.2 mm (1.62 in)
146.0 mm (5.75 in)
155.0 mm (6.1 in)
Height
41.2 mm (1.62 in)
41.2 mm (1.62 in)
101.6 mm (4.0 in)
170.0 mm (6.7 in)
Width 101.6 mm (4.0 in)
Depth
155.0 mm (6.1 in)
Altitude
Operating
0 to 10,000 feet
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
Insert/Eject
35 db (A)
60 db (A)
Note
The sound-meter on (A) scale is located 1m in front of
the center of the drive front panel.
Shock
Operating
No Data Loss
Half Sine
5 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
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Temperature and Humidity Range
Temperature
Operating
5 ˚C to 40 ˚C (∆T<10 ˚C/h)
Non-Operating (mech.) – 40 ˚C to 70 ˚C (∆T<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
Current
Model
Voltage
Max Ripple
Typical
1.3 A
Maximum
2.5 A
5 V +/– 5 %
12 V +/– 10 %
5 V +/– 5 %
100 mVp-p
150 mVp-p
100 mVp-p
150 mVp-p
SDX-400 series
SDX-410 series
0.4 A
1.2 A
1.5 A
2.5 A
12 V +/– 10 %
0.45 A
1.2 A
Suspended Particulate
Less than 150 microgram/m3
Operating
Based Sampling period 24 hours
ESD
Discharge
Voltage
< 15 kV: No operation failure
< 20 kV: No drive damage
Air-cooling Requirement
Surrounding temperature
< 40 ˚C
Clean air flow is recommended to minimize the possibility of data loss.
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Third Party Support Contacts
(In the USA)
Host Adapter Vendors
Adaptec
Phone Numbers
408-945-8600
716-691-1999
408-492-9090
407-830-5522
714-253-0400
408-988-1919
714-438-2200
714-367-8800
ATTO
Bus Logic
DPT
Future Domain
Initio
Qlogic
Ultera Systems Inc.
Operating Systems
Backup Software Vendors
Arcada
Cheyenne
Phone Numbers
407-333-7500
516-484-5110
407-869-6700
613-728-8200
805-579-6700
708-505-3300
619-676-2277
508-898-0100
715-235-3388
516-484-5110
613-728-8200
510-253-3000
805-579-6700
516-484-5110
613-728-8200
800-426-3333
805-579-6700
407-333-7500
407-333-7500
516-484-5110
613-728-8200
909-595-8811
805-579-6700
619-676-2277
508-898-0100
407-333-7500
516-484-5110
909-595-8811
206-882-8080
805-579-6700
303-444-4018
206-882-8080
DOS
Columbia Data Products
Corel
NovaStor
Palindrome
ST. Bernard Sofware
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Microsoft
Windows NT
Advanced Server
* All phone numbers listed are in the USA.
Add the country code (1) prior to those numbers when calling from
outside the USA.
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Windows 95
Backup Software Vendors
NovaStor
Phone Numbers
805-579-6700
516-484-5110
612-933-8790
612-933-8790
603-880-0080
415-812-6000
818-707-9900
612-933-8790
310-348-8649
603-880-0080
516-484-3150
415-812-6000
818-707-9900
612-933-8790
310-348-8649
603-880-0080
516-484-3150
415-812-6000
612-933-8790
603-880-0080
818-707-9900
603-880-0080
516-484-3150
818-707-9900
603-880-0080
516-484-3150
415-812-6000
818-707-9900
612-933-8790
603-880-0080
310-348-8649
612-933-8790
603-880-0080
801-263-3500
407-263-3500
303-444-4018
516-484-3150
407-682-0265
909-595-8811
415-812-6000
818-707-9900
801-419-5544
708-505-3300
210-979-2110
619-676-2277
310-449-4156
508-898-0100
210-979-2110
818-707-9900
407-384-9484
415-812-6000
818-707-9900
612-933-8790
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Sony Contacts
For further information, please contact:
Sony Electronics Inc., Technical Support
3300 Zanker Road San Jose, CA95134, 1940. USA
TEL: (1) 800-801-7927
E-mail: [email protected]
Sony Corporation
Electronic Devices Marketing Group, Product Marketing Div.
Computer Peripherals Dept. Tape Streamer Section
Osaki Gate City East Tower, 1-11-1, Osaki
Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 141-0032 Japan
TEL: (81) 3-5435-3486
FAX: (81) 3-5435-3565
Sony of Canada Ltd., AV/IT Marketing Group
Computer Peripherals Product Marketing
115 Gordon Baker Road Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 Canada
TEL: (416) 499-1414 or (1) 800-961-7669
FAX: (416) 499-8541
Sony Computer Peripherals & Compornents Europe
Electronics Devices Marketing (Singapore)
(A division company of Sony Electronics (S) Pte. Ltd.)
Enterprise Storage Solutions Dept.
2 International Business Park, #01-10 Tower One,
The Strategy, Singapore 609930
TEL:65-6544-8000
FAX:65-6544-7390
Sony Corporation of Hong Kong Ltd.
Computer Peripheral Sales & Marketing Division
Electronic Devices Marketing Hong Kong
45/F, The Lee Gardens, 33 Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
TEL: (852) 2909-1008
FAX: (852) 2909-2001
Sony Corporation of Hong Kong Ltd. Beijing Rep. Office
Computer Peripheral Div.
Full Link Plaza Tower A 11/F., No.18 Chaoyangmenwai Ave., Beijing
100020 P.R.C.
TEL:86-10-6588-0558
FAX:86-10-6588-0855
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Sony Corporation of Hong Kong Ltd. Shanghai Rep. Office
44F., HSBC Tower, 101 Yin Cheng East Road, Pudong, New Area,
Shanghai, P.R.C. Postcode 200120
TEL: 86-21-6841-3222
FAX: 86-21-6841-0280
Sony Brasil Ltda.
Rua Inocéncio Tobias, 125-BlocoA, CEP01144-000, São Paulo -SP-Brasil
TEL: (55) 11-3824-6586 to 6598 FAX: (55) 11-3611-9064
Sony Australia Ltd., Information Technology Products Division
P.O. Box 377, NSW 1670, Australia
TEL: 1800-226-429 FAX: (61) 2-9870-8564
E-mail: [email protected]
A.C.N. 001 215 354
Sony Chile Ltda
Av. Kennedy 8017, Las Condes, Santiago, Chile
TEL: (02) 210-6000
FAX: (02) 210-5417
Sony Taiwan Limited
Optical Devices Storage Dept. Data Storage Section
5F, 145 Changchun Road, Taipei 104, Taiwan
TEL: 886-2-2522-7920
FAX: 886-2-2522-2153
Sony Korea Corporation EDMK CP Sales & Marketing Team
34F, ASEM Tower, World Trade Center, 159-1, Samsung-Dong,
Kangnam-Ku, Seoul, 135-798, Korea
TEL: 82-2-6001-4249
FAX: 82-2-6001-4115
Sony Gulf FZE Computer Display & Peripheral Div.
P.O.BOX 16871, Jebel Ali, Dubai, U.A.E.
TEL: 971-4-8815488 or 8816912
FAX: 971-4-8817210 or 8816259
Sony Marketing of Japan
Business Solution Dept. Server Solution Marketing Section
URL: http://www.sony.co.jp/STORAGE
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