Sony Portable Media Storage Portable Media Storage User Manual

4-649-283-03(2)  
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  
15  
Note :  
= CLOSED/Jumper  
OPEN/Jumper not  
installed  
=
Dont 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  
Sytron  
Tapedisk  
Cheyenne  
Corel  
Macintosh  
OS/2  
Dantz  
NovaStor  
Cheyenne  
Corel  
IBM  
NovaStor  
Sytron  
Windows  
Arcada  
Cheyenne  
Corel  
Creata  
NovaStor  
ST. Bernard Software  
Sytron  
Windows NT  
Arcada  
Cheyenne  
Creata  
Microsoft  
NovaStor  
Avail Systems  
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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Operating Systems  
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  
DEC Unix  
Cheyenne  
NovaStor  
Software Moguls  
Work Station Solutions  
Legato  
SUN Unic  
NovaStor  
Software Moguls  
Sun Soft  
Work Station Solutions  
Cheyenne  
Solaris Unix  
Legato  
NovaStor  
Software Moguls  
Sun Soft  
Work Station Solutions  
Cheyenne  
SCO Unix  
Legato  
Software Moguls  
Work Station Solutions  
NovaStor  
NCR Unix  
HP Unix  
Work Station Solutions  
Cheyenne  
NovaStor  
Work Station Solutions  
Cheyenne  
AIX Unix  
Legato  
NovaStor  
Software Moguls  
Work Station Solutions  
Sun Soft  
Interactive Unix  
SGI Unix  
Software Moguls  
Work Station Solutions  
Novell  
Novell UNIXware  
Novell NLM  
Arcada  
Avail Systems  
Cheyenne  
Columbia Data Products  
Creata  
Legato  
NovaStor  
Novell  
Palindrome  
Performance Tech  
ST. Bernard Software  
Symantec  
Sytron  
Banyan  
Lantastic  
Amiga  
Performance Tech  
NovaStor  
Moonlighter  
Legato  
RS6000  
NovaStor  
Software Moguls  
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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  
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  
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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