Sony StorStation AITe90 Operating Instructions Manual
Sony StorStation AITe90 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony StorStation AITe90 Operating Instructions Manual

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2-688-457-11(1)
AIT Drive
Operating Instructions
AIT-4 TAPE DRIVE
AITe520
AIT-3 Ex TAPE DRIVE
AITe390
AIT-3 TAPE DRIVE
AITe260
AIT-2 TAPE DRIVE
AITe130
AIT-1 TAPE DRIVE
AITe90
©2006 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 2-688-457-11(1) AIT Drive Operating Instructions AIT-4 TAPE DRIVE AITe520 AIT-3 Ex TAPE DRIVE AITe390 AIT-3 TAPE DRIVE AITe260 AIT-2 TAPE DRIVE AITe130 AIT-1 TAPE DRIVE AITe90 ©2006 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 Your AITe520, AITe390 is assigned a Model No. ATDEA4 for regulatory compliance certifications. Your AITe260 is assigned a Model No.: ATDEA3 for regulatory compliance certifications. Your AITe130, AITe90 is assigned a Model No.: ATDEA2 for regulatory compliance certifications. The number is indicated on the model number label on your drive along with the rated voltage and current.
  • Page 3: Part

    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:...
  • Page 4 Safety Regulations...
  • Page 5: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Power Sources – This unit should be operated For your protection, please read these safety only from the type of power source indicated on instructions completely before operating the the marking label. If you are not sure of the type appliance, and keep this manual for future of electrical power, consult your dealer or local reference.
  • Page 6 INSTALLATION SERVICE Water and Moisture – Do not use power-line Damage Requiring Service – Unplug the unit operated units near water - for example, near a from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in service personnel under the following conditions: a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    • 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 8: How To Use This Guide

    How to Use this Guide This Guide describes the AIT Drive Unit AITe520/AITe390/AITe260/ AITe130/AITe90, and how to take care of it. Please read it carefully before using the unit, and keep it handy for future reference. The Guide consists of four parts, plus the specifications. Refer to the parts that relate to your use of the drive.
  • Page 9: Part 1. Introduction

    AIT drive unit that uses data cartridges conforming to the AIT-3 format. The AITe130 is an external AIT drive unit that uses data cartridges conforming to the AIT-2 format. The AITe90 is an external AIT drive unit that uses data cartridges conforming to the AIT-1 format. The AITe520 supports AIT-4 format.
  • Page 10 • Stored data is automatically checked for compression. • Wide Ultra SCSI LVD/SE interface is fully supported for host computer access. The AIT Drive Unit AITe90 has the following features: • Supports reading and writing to data cartridges conforming to the AIT-1 format.
  • Page 11: Usable Cartridges

    Usable Cartridges Data cartridges used with the AITe90 must be marked with the AIT-1 logo. The AITe130 can be used with data cartridges marked with the AIT-1 or AIT-2 logo. The AITe260 can be used with data cartridges marked with the AIT-1, AIT-2, or AIT-3 logo.
  • Page 12: Part Names And Functions

    Part Names and Functions Front Panel Advanced Intelligent Tape AIT Data Cartridge Receptacle See page 19 to 20 for information on inserting and removing a AIT data cartridge. POWER Indicator Lights while the drive is on. Dust Cover This cover protects the AIT data cartridge receptacle. LED Indication for Drive Status The LED indicators are defined as follows.
  • Page 13: Rear Panel

    EJECT Button Push to remove a data cartridge from the drive. POWER Switch Press to turn the drive on or off. Rear Panel Rotary Selector Switch SCSI ID selector. AC IN Connector Connect the supplied power cable here. SCSI Connector Connects to the SCSI bus connector of the host computer or another SCSI peripheral.
  • Page 14: Part 2. Preparation

    Part 2. Preparation After you confirm that you have all of the required accessories for your installation, connect the drive to the host computer, and select the SCSI ID with the rotary switch on the rear panel. Supplied Items When you first open the box, make sure it contains the following items. Contact your supplier if anything is missing or broken.
  • Page 15: Interconnections

    Interconnections The SCSI bus allows connection of up to fifteen peripherals to the host computer. Use a SCSI cable with a half pitch 68 pin connector. Precautions • Switch off the host computer and peripherals before connecting the SCSI cable. •...
  • Page 16: Option Switches (Dip Switch)

    Once the DIP switch settings have been changed, replace the access cover using the two original slotted screws provided. Access Cover Slotted Screws DIP Switch DIP Switch Positions Default (AITe260, AITe130, AITe90) Drive Mode (OFF) Drive Mode (OFF) Drive Mode (OFF) Drive Mode (OFF) Terminator Power (ON) Periodic Cleaning Req (OFF)
  • Page 17 DR (Disaster Recovery*) Mode AITe520, AITe390 AITe260, AITe130, AITe90 DR (Disaster Recovery) Mode (ON) Drive Mode (ON) Emulation Mode Drive Mode AIT Library Interface Mode Drive Mode Reserved Drive Mode Terminator Power Terminator Power Periodic Cleaning Req Periodic Cleaning Req...
  • Page 18 * Emulation Mode returns the following in the Product Identification field of Inquiry of the AITe390. SDX-700C Cleaning Request Mode Periodic cleaning requests can be enabled by a DIP switch. AITe260, AITe130, AITe90 AITe520, AITe390 Drive Mode DR (Disaster Recovery) Mode Drive Mode...
  • Page 19: Part 3. How To Use The Ait Drive

    Part 3. Operation This section describes how to use the AIT drive, and how to handle data cartridges. How to use the AIT Drive Press the POWER switch on the front panel. The POWER indicator should light, and the TAPE MOTION, CLEANING REQUEST, and REPLACE TAPE indicators should blink as the self-test is performed.
  • Page 20: Cartridge Removal

    Cartridge Removal Press the EJECT button. Open the dust cover. The cartridge is ejected automatically. Caution Do not push the EJECT button while the TAPE MOTION indicator is blinking. To do so may destroy data on the tape. Remove the cartridge from the receptacle, and then close the dust cover. Part 3.
  • Page 21: Attaching The Dust Cover

    Attaching the Dust Cover If the dust cover comes loose, attach it as described below. Note We recommend that you use the drive with the dust cover. Align the dust cover’s hinge clips (one on each side) with the pins of the drive bezel.
  • Page 22 Press down at an angle on each side in turn until you hear the hinge clips click into place. Caution Do not press the dust cover in horizontally from the front. Doing so could cause the dust cover to break. Close the dust cover.
  • Page 23: Worm Function

    WORM Function The AITe520, AITe260 and AITe130 support the WORM function. This explains the WORM function. What is “WORM”? “WORM” is an acronym for “Write Once Read Many”, a function that allows data to be written to the same place on a tape only once, but permits that data to be read from the tape for any number of times.
  • Page 24 Protect” or “Sense Key = 03, ASC = 27h, ASCQ = 04: Write Position Error.” Note • Sony cannot accept liability for data written onto a WORM cartridge that is lost as a result of using this unit. • Sony accepts no responsibility for any financial damages, lost profits, or claims made by third parties arising from the use of this product.
  • Page 25: Part 4. Taking Care Of The Drive

    Part 4. Care and Maintenance Taking Care of the Drive Safety Considerations Power • Be sure to use only 100-240 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 26 Avoid sudden changes in temperature If the drive is moved from a cool place to a warm place, or if the room temperature suddenly rises, moisture may condense inside the case. After a sudden change in temperature, turn off the drive and wait at least one hour before turning it on again.
  • Page 27: Taking Care Of Cartridges

    Taking Care of Cartridges Use Precautions • Avoid heavy vibration and dropping. • The shutter on the face of the cartridge is opened automatically when it is inserted into the drive. Do not open the shutter by hand, as touching the tape may damage it.
  • Page 28: Cleaning

    Load the cleaning cartridge into the AIT drive. Cleaning starts automatically. Cleaning takes about 15 seconds and the cartridge is automatically ejected when finished. (AITe260, AITe130, AITe90) Cleaning takes from a few seconds to a minute for the AITe520 and the AITe390, and the cartridge is automatically ejected when finished.
  • Page 29: Appendix

    Appendix Specifications (AITe520) Performance Storage Capacity 520 GB compressed (with SDX4-200C) 200 GB uncompressed (with SDX4-200C) Bit Error Rate less than 10 Data Transfer Rate 24 MB/s uncompressed (TAPE) 62.4 MB/s compressed Burst Data Transfer Rate 12 MB/s maximum, asynchronous (SCSI) 160 MB/s maximum, synchronous Initialize Time...
  • Page 30: Specifications (Aite390)

    Specifications (AITe390) Performance Storage Capacity 390 GB compressed (with SDX3X-150C) 150 GB uncompressed (with SDX3X-150C) Bit Error Rate less than 10 Data Transfer Rate 18 MB/s uncompressed (TAPE) 46.8 MB/s compressed Burst Data Transfer Rate 12 MB/s maximum, asynchronous (SCSI) 160 MB/s maximum, synchronous Initialize Time less than 5 seconds...
  • Page 31: Specifications (Aite260)

    Specifications (AITe260) Performance Storage Capacity 260 GB compressed (with SDX3-100C) 100 GB uncompressed (with SDX3-100C) Bit Error Rate less than 10 Data Transfer Rate 12 MB/s uncompressed (TAPE) 31.2 MB/s compressed Burst Data Transfer Rate 12 MB/s maximum, asynchronous (SCSI) 160 MB/s maximum, synchronous Initialize Time less than 5 seconds...
  • Page 32: Specifications (Aite130)

    Specifications (AITe130) Performance Storage Capacity 130 GB compressed (with SDX2-50C) 50 GB uncompressed (with SDX2-50C) Bit Error Rate less than 10 Data Transfer Rate 6 MB/s uncompressed (TAPE) 15.6 MB/s compressed Burst Data Transfer Rate 12 MB/s maximum, asynchronous (SCSI) 40 MB/s maximum, synchronous Initialize Time less than 5 seconds...
  • Page 33: Specifications (Aite90)

    Specifications (AITe90) Performance Storage Capacity 91 GB compressed (with SDX1-35C) 35 GB uncompressed (with SDX1-35C) Bit Error Rate less than 10 Data Transfer Rate 4 MB/s uncompressed (TAPE) 10.4 MB/s compressed Burst Data Transfer Rate 12 MB/s maximum, asynchronous (SCSI)
  • Page 34: Sony Contacts

    FAX: (416) 499-8541 Sony Business 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 35 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 URL: http://www.sony.co.kr/cp/...

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