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- Page 1 4-670-383-13(2) AIT Drive Operating Instructions AIT-1 TAPE DRIVE AITe90-UL ©2002 Sony Corporation...
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Page 2: Safety Regulations
Safety Regulations Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No. Information WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. - Page 3 Anschlußleitung eine Länge von 2 m nicht überschreitet. Anderenfalls muß der Leitungsquerschnitt mindestens 0,75 mm betragen. If you have any questions about this product, please refer to Sony contact in the instruction manual. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Trade Name:...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Appendix Sony Contacts ................. 22 • Sony cannot accept liability for data written to cartridges lost as a result of using this product. • Sony bears no responsibility for any financial damages, lost profits, or claims made by third parties arising from the use of this product. -
Page 5: How To Use This Guide
How to Use this Guide This guide describes how to use and care for the AITe90-UL AIT drive. Please read it carefully before using the drive and save it for future reference. The guide consists of four chapters and an appendix. Refer to the chapters that relate to your use of the drive. -
Page 6: Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction About the AIT Drive The AITe90-UL is an external AIT drive using data cartridges that conform to the AIT-1 format. Features The AITe90-UL AIT drive has the following features. • Uses the Advanced Intelligent Tape (AIT) format AIT-1 data cartridges. -
Page 7: System Requirements
Second Edition • CD-ROM drive (to install the software necessary to the drive) • i.LINK and/or USB interface Useable Cartridges The AITe90-UL can be used with data cartridges marked with the AIT-1 logo. AIT-1 Logo AIT-1 Data Cartridges Name Capacity (no compression) -
Page 8: Part Names And Functions
Part Names and Functions Front Panel POWER 3 4 5 Figure 1-2. Front panel AIT Data Cartridge Receptacle See page 15 for information on inserting and removing a AIT data cartridge. POWER Indicator Lights while the drive is on. BUSY Indicator Lights when data is transferred through the USB or i.LINK interface. -
Page 9: Eject Button
EJECT Button Push to remove a data cartridge from the drive. POWER Switch Press to turn the drive on or off. Drive Status The status of the AITe90-UL can be interpreted by reading the indicators as follows. State BUSY TAPE... -
Page 10: Rear Panel
Rear Panel Figure 1-4. Rear Panel AC IN Connector Connect the supplied power cable here. i.LINK Connectors ( Connects to the i.LINK connector of the host computer. USB Connector ( Connects to the USB connector of the host computer or a USB hub. Cooling Fan Chapter 1 Introduction... -
Page 11: Supplied Items
Chapter 2 Preparation After you confirm that all the necessary items are accounted for, connect the drive to the host computer or to a USB hub. Supplied Items When you open the package, make sure that it contains the following. Contact your supplier if any of these items are missing and/or damaged. -
Page 12: Interconnections
You can also add the drive to a daisy chain. Caution You cannot use the USB and i.LINK interfaces simultaneously. AC power USB or i.LINK cable (supplied with the drive) Daisy Chain Example AITe90-UL Host computer Interface Chapter 2 Preparation... -
Page 13: I.link
Note i.LINK, the internationally popular name for the IEEE 1394 interface standard, is a Sony trademark. IEEE 1394 is an international standard established by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. - Page 14 Branching is also possible • When devices have three or more i.LINK connectors, it is possible to create branches midway through the i.LINK daisy chain. • Up to 63 i.LINK devices (including this drive) can be interconnected. However, only 17 devices can be present on the longest individual path. (Up to 16 i.LINK cables can be used in the chain making up a path of the maximum possible length.) The length of a path is indicated in terms of the number of i.LINK cables used,...
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Page 15: Using The Ait Drive
Chapter 3 Operation This chapter describes how to use the AIT drive, and how to handle data cartridges. Using the AIT Drive Press the POWER switch on the front panel. The POWER indicator lights, and the STATUS, BUSY, and TAPE indicators blink as the self-test is performed. -
Page 16: Removing The Cartridge
Removing the Cartridge Press the EJECT button. A few seconds later, the ejection procedure starts (rewinding the tape, etc.), and the BUSY and TAPE indicators blink simultaneously. When the ejection procedure ends, the cartridge is ejected automatically. Figure 3-2. Press the EJECT button Notes •... -
Page 17: Care And Maintenance
Chapter 4 Care and Maintenance Taking Care of the Drive Safety Considerations Power • 100 to 240 V AC. • Avoid plugging into the same outlet as high-current equipment like copiers or shredders. Power Cable Precautions • Do not crush the cable or place heavy items on it. If the cable insulation appears worn or broken, do not use the cable. - Page 18 Abnormal occurrences If the drive behaves abnormally, or if it begins to smell or smoke, immediately unplug it from the wall outlet and contact your supplier for assistance. Cabinet cleaning Wipe the cabinet with a soft dry cloth. For heavy dirt, wipe with a soft cloth moistened with a gentle liquid soap, then wipe again with a soft dry cloth.
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Page 19: Taking Care Of Cartridges
Taking Care of Cartridges Usage Precautions • Avoid dropping the cartridges and high vibrations. • The shutter on the face of the cartridge opens automatically when it is inserted into the drive. Do not open the shutter by hand, as touching the tape may damage it. -
Page 20: Head Cleaning
Head Cleaning To keep the AIT drive in top condition, clean the head as needed using the proper head cleaning cartridge. When the head needs cleaning, the STATUS indicator blinks (see page 9). Cleaning Insert the head cleaning cartridge into the AIT drive. Cleaning starts automatically. -
Page 21: Appendix
Appendix Specifications Performance Storage Capacity 35 GB uncompressed (with 230 m AIT-1 data cartridge) 91 GB compressed (with 230 m AIT-1 data cartridge Data Transfer Rate 4 MB/s uncompressed (TAPE) 10.4 MB/s compressed Burst Data Transfer Rate 480 Mbps maximum (USB) 400 Mbps maximum (i.LINK) Bit Error Rate less than 10... -
Page 22: Sony Contacts
FAX: (416) 499-8541 Sony Computer Peripherals & Compornents Europe URL: http://www.sonyisstorage.com/ 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. - Page 23 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 ASEM Tower 34 F., World Trade Center, 159-1, Samsung-Dong, Kangnam- Ku, Seoul, 135-798, Korea TEL: 82-2-6001-4249 FAX: 82-2-6001-4115 URL: http://www.sony.co.kr/cp/...