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- Page 1 Built-In AIT for AIT-3 User’s Guide Make sure you read this manual before using the product. After reading this manual carefully, store it in a safe place. 2-649-391-11(1)
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Page 2: Trademarks
Trademarks Microsoft and the Microsoft logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Advanced Intelligent Tape is a trademark of the Sony Corporation. The company and product names contained in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. -
Page 3: Safety Indications
Keep this User’s Guide at hand for quick reference at anytime necessary. Safety Considerations - Must Read - Follow the instructions given in this User’s Guide for proper operations and safe use of the device. SAFETY INDICATIONS This User’s Guide describes the device components with possible danger, hazards that may be caused by ignoring warnings, and preventive actions against such hazards. -
Page 4: Symbols Used In This User's Guide And Warning Labels
(Sample) A symbol for A content of A term indicating a arousing attention possible danger hazard level Warning Do not install the device while the power is turned on. Unplug the AC power cord from the main power source when installing/ uninstalling the device to/from basic processing unit or connect it with the enclosure. -
Page 5: Safety Notes
Do not use the Built-in AIT if any smoke, odor, or noise is present. If smoke, odor, or noise is present, immediately turn off the POWER switch and disconnect the power plug from the outlet, then contact your sales agent. - Page 6 Use the authorized cable only. Use only the specified cable when connecting the Built-in AIT with a basic processing unit. Use of an unspecified cable or connection by unspecified cabling may cause a fire.
- Page 7 Attention to Installing, Moving, Storing, Connection Caution Do not close the ventilation hole. Do not close the ventilation hole in the front side of the Built-in AIT. Otherwise, Its internal temperature will rise to cause malfunctions or a fire. Do not connect/disconnect the interface cables before unplugging the power plug.
- Page 8 Built-in AIT. The following can be performed by the Built-in AIT user. Do not perform any other type of disassembly than described here.
- Page 9 Otherwise, the fingers will be caught/pinched by the Built-in AIT to cause an injury. Do not touch the Built-in AIT when it thunders. If it starts thundering, do not touch any part of the Built-in AIT. Failure to follow this warning may cause an electric shock or a fire.
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Page 10: For Correct Operation
To operate the Built-In AIT correctly, observe the following points. For considerations on handling the AIT data cartridge, refer to the chapter “AIT Data Cartridge”. • Set the Built-In AIT’s SCSI ID so that it will not duplicate with SCSI ID of other SCSI equip- ment. -
Page 11: Organization Of The Instruction Manual
Organization of the Instruction Manual The instruction manual function as a guide that enables you to set up and use the Built-In AIT correctly. You can refer to this manual whenever you encounter a question or problem during setup and daily operation. -
Page 12: Symbols Used In This Text
Symbols Used in This Text The following symbols are used in this text to indicate cautions and notes concerning the operation of this device. (Refer to the beginning of this document for an explanation of the symbols used for safety-related cautions.) This symbol indicates important information concerning the handling of the Important device or the operation of the software. -
Page 13: Others
Others Transfer to a third party If you transfer or sell the Built-In AIT to a third party, make sure that the transfer or sale satisfies the following. When you transfer or sell the Built-In AIT, be sure to include the instruction manual. -
Page 14: Package Contents
Package Contents Many accessories are included with the Built-In AIT. Verify the packed contents with the part list given below and ensure that all the components and parts are present. Also, check that each item is undamaged. If a component or part is missing or damaged, contact your dealer. -
Page 15: Table Of Contents
SAFETY NOTES ............. 5 For Correct Operation ..........10 Organization of the Instruction Manual ....11 Order of priority when the Built-In AIT is used for the first time ..........11 Symbols Used in This Text ....... 12 Others ..............13 Transfer to a third party ........ - Page 16 Cleaning ..............43 Cleaning the read/write head ......43 Cleaning the Built-In AIT ......... 44 Data Cartridge Part Name and Function ....45 AIT Data Cartridge Operation, Storage and Transportation Requirements ............46 Label ............... 46 Label paste position .......... 46 Precautions on entry to label ......
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Page 17: Built-In Ait
Built-in AIT This chapter explains setup, installation and daily operation of the Built-In AIT. Features This unit has the following features: • You can record large amounts of data cartridges using AIT (Advanced Intelligent Tape) format. • When using the data compression function, the following volumes can be stored on a data cartridge. -
Page 18: Part Name And Function
230 m 170 m Part Name and Function The Built-In AIT and magazine have the following parts and functions. Important The part names, functions, and settings of the installed 5.25-in device and installed 3.5-in device (drive only) are the same. (For clarity, we use the 5.25-in device in the explanations below.) -
Page 19: Rear
Rear 1 Power connector Connect the Built-In AIT’s built-in power cable. (→ P. 27) 2 Jumper pin Pins which set the Built-In AIT (→ P. 22) 3 SCSI connector Connect the Built-In AIT’s built-in SCSI cable. (→ P. 27) 4 Fan... -
Page 20: Setup
The procedure up to installation of the Built-In AIT to the “basic processing unit” is explained in the following. Removing and installing the brackets When you want to use the Built-In AIT as a 3.5-in device, you need to remove the left and right brackets. To remove the brackets Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws, and then the brackets. - Page 21 To install the brackets Align the Built-In AIT screw holes with the far end of the bracket adjustable screw holes. With a Phillips screwdriver, tighten the screws. Built-in AIT 21...
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Page 22: Setting The Built-In Ait - Setting With The Jumper Pins
Setting the Built-In AIT - Setting with the jumper pins - You can change the following settings with the jumper pins on the rear of the Built-In AIT. • SCSI ID (factory-set to “ID4”) • Parity function (factory-set to “Enabled”) - Page 23 Setting SCSI ID Set SCSI ID which is used by the Built-In AIT. Use four jumper pins, pin 0 to pin 3, on the rear of the Built-In AIT. Pin 3 (Factory-set to “Without jumper plug) Pin 2 (Factory-set to “With jumper plug”) Pin 1 (Factory-set to “Without jumper plug”)
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Page 24: Setting The Built-In Ait - Setting With The Dip Switch
Setting the Built-In AIT - Setting with the DIP switch - The DIP switch on the bottom of the Built-In AIT enables you to change the following settings. • Terminator Power (Terminator power supply) (Factory-set to OFF) • DC Control (1) (Data compression setting) (Factory-set to ON) •... - Page 25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 supply terminator power. Important When the Built-In AIT is equipped with the N8541-28F/N8141-28AF device expansion unit and you want to use the slaved power feature, leave Switch 5 to OFF. Setting data compression - DC Control (1) - Set whether the Built-In AIT’s data compression function is...
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Page 26: Mounting On The Basic Processing Unit
Hint Some servers require the rails to be used. For details on how to install the rails, refer to the server's operating manual. Install the Built-In AIT as shown here. Important Fig. 1 • When using the rails with this... - Page 27 • Except as noted below, use the SCSI cable provided with the Built-In AIT when connecting it to an Ultra 160 or higher SCSI controller. Some units may not be able to use the SCSI cable provided with the Built-In AIT. In that case, use the SCSI cable that is provided with these units.
- Page 28 : Enable This device has a maximum transfer rate of 160 Mbyte/second. Set the transfer rate to 160 Mbyte/second on Built-In AIT units that support it, and to the next greatest transfer rate under 160 Mbyte/second on those that do not.
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Page 29: Installing The Tape Device Driver
Click the [Hardware] tab, then click the [Device Manager] button. The [Device Manager] window appears. Make sure that [SONY SDX-700C SCSI Sequential Device] appears in [Other devices], and then double-click The [SONY SDX-700C SCSI Sequen- tial Device Properties] dialog box appears. Built-in AIT 29... - Page 30 Click the [Next] button. The [Install Hardware Device Drivers] screen appears. Select [Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)], then click the [Next] button. The [Locate Driver Files] screen appears. Insert the CD provided. 30 Built-in AIT...
- Page 31 Results] screen, then click the [Next] button. The [Completing the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard] screen appears. (In this manual, the CD-ROM drive is assigned as drive D but it may be different depending on your operating environment.) Click the [Finish] button. Built-in AIT 31...
- Page 32 Make sure that the “Sony AIT 100 GB SCSI Drive” appears in the [Device Manager] window. Installation of the tape device driver is now complete. 32 Built-in AIT...
- Page 33 Make sure that [SONY SDX-700C SCSI Sequential Device] appears in [Other devices], and then double-click The [SONY SDX-700C SCSI Sequen- tial Device Properties] dialog box appears. Click the [Driver] tab, then click the [Update Driver] button. The [Hardware Update Wizard] appears. Built-in AIT 33...
- Page 34 [Next] button. The [Completing the Hardware Update Wizard] screen appears. (In this manual, the CD-ROM drive is assigned as drive D but it may be different depending on your operating environment.) Click the [Finish] button. 34 Built-in AIT...
- Page 35 Make sure that the “Sony AIT 100 GB SCSI Drive” appears in the [Device Manager] window. Installation of the tape device driver is now complete. Hint The device driver that you installed is enabled after you restart the system. Built-in AIT 35...
- Page 36 Make sure that [SONY SDX-700C SCSI Sequential Device] appears in [Other devices], and then double-click The [SONY SDX-700C SCSI Sequen- tial Device Properties] dialog box appears. Click the [Driver] tab, then click the [Update Driver] button. The [Hardware Update Wizard] appears. 36 Built-in AIT...
- Page 37 [Next] button. The [Completing the Hardware Update Wizard] screen appears. (In this manual, the CD-ROM drive is assigned as drive D but it may be different depending on your operating environment.) Click the [Finish] button. Built-in AIT 37...
- Page 38 Make sure that the “Sony AIT 100 GB SCSI Drive” appears in the [Device Manager] window. Installation of the tape device driver is now complete. 38 Built-in AIT...
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Page 39: Using The Asr Function
For more details on using this function, refer to the manual for your OS and backup software. Windows 2000 does not support the ASR function. Built-in AIT 39... -
Page 40: Handling
Handling The following explains how to handle the Built-In AIT. Setting the AIT data cartridge Important • As the data cartridge to be set in the magazine, use our “AIT Data Cartridge”. If you use a data cartridge of other manufacturer, a read/write error may occur. -
Page 41: Ejecting The Ait Data Cartridge
Ejecting the AIT data cartridge Confirm that the TAPE MOTION LED is not blinking. Pressing the EJECT button, Built-In AIT starts rewinding the tape. When the tape is completely rewound, the data cartridge is automatically ejected from the Built- In AIT. - Page 42 • When the TAPE MOTION LED is lit or blinking, do not turn off the basic processing unit. This may cause a malfunction or damage data. • To avoid malfunction, do not transport this unit with the data cartridge installed. • Eject the data cartridge when you are done performing a backup. 42 Built-in AIT...
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Page 43: Led Indication
LED indication Three LED on the Built-In AIT’s front side signal the status of the drive and the AIT data cartridge. TAPE MOTION CLEANING REQUEST REPLACE TAPE No data cartridge set. Built-In AIT does not No data cartridge error. need cleaning. -
Page 44: Cleaning The Built-In Ait
Before using the AIT data cartridges, you should clean the read/write head using the cleaning cartridge once a week. (The cleaning frequency varies depending on the operating environment (generation of dust and dirt) and the operation frequency. When using the Built-In AIT every day in a typical office, a weekly cleaning is recommended.) -
Page 45: Ait Data Cartridge
AIT Data Cartridge This chapter explains how to handle the AIT data cartridge. Data Cartridge Part Name and Function Label paste position Label paste position Handle for insertion/ejection Write-protect plug (The same one is provided on the opposite site.) AIT Data Cartridge 45... -
Page 46: Operation, Storage And Transportation Requirements
Operation, Storage and Transportation Requirements ■ Operation requirements : 10 to 45 °C Temperature : 20 to 80 % (The maximum temperature of wet bulb is 26 °C.) Humidity Shelf time : If an AIT data cartridge is exposed to an environment other than the operating or storage environment, expose it to the operating environment for a longer time than the period when it is exposed to other environment (for 8 hours at maximum) before use. -
Page 47: Precautions On Entry To Label
Precautions on entry to label • To represent the data contained in the AIT data cartridge, use a label which can be easily replaced and no adhesion trace is left. • To change the label indication, do not erase it with an eraser but peel the old label and paste a new one. -
Page 48: Precautions On Handling
• Do not apply strong shock. • Avoid handling the cartridge while eating or drinking. Take due consideration not Tape surface to adhere thinner or alcohol to the cartridge. • Insert the cartridge to the Built-In AIT gently and carefully. 48 AIT Data Cartridge... -
Page 49: Usage Inhibition Standard
Important If you insert an AIT data cartridge in such a condition into the Built-In AIT, the read/write head or the drive itself may be damaged or contaminated, causing a machine failure. Also, if you insert a new AIT data cartridge into the Built-In AIT whose head is contaminated or scratched and you do not know about it, the AIT data cartridge may be contaminated or damaged. -
Page 50: Storing Important Data
Storing Important Data When storing important data or programs, it is strongly recommended that you should prepare and store the master tape and copy (backup) tape just in case. Further, we recommend that you verify backup software when saving, and check saved data. For details on verification, refer to the instruction manual for the backup software you are using. -
Page 51: Specifications
AIT-2 Data Cartridge (tape length: 230 m, 170 m) or AIT-3 Data Cartridge (tape length: 230 m) Average 80 seconds when using AIT-1 Data Cartridge (tape length: 170 m) If the Built-In AIT is set to perform retries, the times above may be longer. Specification 51... - Page 52 ■ Environmental requirement Temperature: 10 °C to 35 °C During operation Humidity: 20% to 80% (no dew condensation allowed) Highest dry bulb temperature: 26 °C Temperature: –40 °C to 70 °C During non-operation Humidity: 5% to 95% (no dew condensation allowed) ■...
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Page 53: Customer's Application Sheet
Operating system (OS) (name, version, service pack/batch application) Backup software (name, version service pack/batch application) SCSI bus configuration (SCSI ID/device on the same bus) Built-In AIT installation environment Built-In AIT installation environment (temperature, humidity, dust) Cartridge type Cleaning cartridge type Cleaning cartridge usage... -
Page 54: Troubleshooting Checklist
Troubleshooting Checklist If this product fails to operate as expected, consult the following checklist and verify the product before returning it for repairs. If the device is exhibiting any of the symptoms listed, take the actions indicated. Internal/ Symptom Action External ❑... - Page 55 Internal/ Symptom Action External ❑ The drive is not properly ❑ Make sure that terminators are connected and/or Internal detected during startup. set correctly. External → Terminators must be connected at both ends of the SCSI bus. • If the remote end of the SCSI bus is a cable (connector), make sure that a terminating connector is connected to it.
- Page 56 Internal/ Symptom Action External ❑ The cartridge is not ❑ Clean the head with the cleaning cartridge. Internal ❑ Replace the data cartridge with a new cartridge. detected correctly. External ❑ The backup process is ❑ Make sure that you are using the correct data not performed correctly.
- Page 57 Internal/ Symptom Action External ❑ The backup process is ❑ Refer to the explanation of the LED and LCD Internal not performed correctly. indicators (if any) in the User’s Guide. External → • If a cleaning request is indicated, clean the (An LED is flashing and an error is displayed on drive and attempt the backup process...
- Page 58 Internal/ Symptom Action External ❑ Cannot eject the ❑ If a spent cleaning cartridge is inserted, or if Internal cleaning cartridge. External cleaning is not completed properly because the cartridge ends during cleaning, some drives indicate this by not ejecting the cleaning cartridge.
- Page 59 Built-In AIT User’s Guide First edition, June 2005 The contents of this document may be changed without notice.