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2-067-134-13(1) AIT Drive Operating Instructions AIT-2 Turbo TAPE DRIVE AITe200-UL/AITe200T-UL AIT-2 TAPE DRIVE AITe130V-UL AIT-1 Turbo TAPE DRIVE AITe100-UL/AITe100T-UL AIT-1 TAPE DRIVE AITe90V-UL ©2004 Sony Corporation
2-067-134-13(1) AIT Drive Operating Instructions AIT-2 Turbo TAPE DRIVE AITe200-UL/AITe200T-UL AIT-2 TAPE DRIVE AITe130V-UL AIT-1 Turbo TAPE DRIVE AITe100-UL/AITe100T-UL AIT-1 TAPE DRIVE AITe90V-UL ©2004 Sony Corporation
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... voltage and current. Refer to qualified personnel only. Refer servicing to them whenever you call upon your drive along with the limits for Regulatory Compliance Your AITe200-UL or AITe200T-UL is assigned the MODEL No. Record the serial number in a particular installation. These limits are located on your dealer regarding this equipment. All interface cables used in the USA You...
... voltage and current. Refer to qualified personnel only. Refer servicing to them whenever you call upon your drive along with the limits for Regulatory Compliance Your AITe200-UL or AITe200T-UL is assigned the MODEL No. Record the serial number in a particular installation. These limits are located on your dealer regarding this equipment. All interface cables used in the USA You...
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... from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. Do not use power-line operated units near a swimming pool, etc. Improper adjustment of the unit, and to protect it is not likely to be blocked or covered. • Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other controls may fall, causing serious...
... from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. Do not use power-line operated units near a swimming pool, etc. Improper adjustment of the unit, and to protect it is not likely to be blocked or covered. • Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other controls may fall, causing serious...
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... Compatible Data Cartridges 11 Part Names and Functions 13 Front Panel 13 Rear Panel 14 Supplied Items 15 Interconnections 16 Option Switches (DIP Switch 17 i.LINK 19 How To Use the AIT Drive 21 Cartridge Removal 22 Attaching the Dust Cover 23 Taking Care of the Drives 25 Safety Considerations 25 Avoiding Damage 25 Taking Care of Cartridges 27 Usage Precautions 27 Storage Precautions 27 Cleaning...
... Compatible Data Cartridges 11 Part Names and Functions 13 Front Panel 13 Rear Panel 14 Supplied Items 15 Interconnections 16 Option Switches (DIP Switch 17 i.LINK 19 How To Use the AIT Drive 21 Cartridge Removal 22 Attaching the Dust Cover 23 Taking Care of the Drives 25 Safety Considerations 25 Avoiding Damage 25 Taking Care of Cartridges 27 Usage Precautions 27 Storage Precautions 27 Cleaning...
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The guide consists of the drives and cartridges, and how to clean the drive. Chapter 4 Care and Maintenance Describes how to take care of four chapters and an appendix. Appendix Contains the specifications of each part. Please read it carefully before using the drives and save it on, and how to insert and remove cartridges. Chapter 3 Operation Describes how to use the drives, including how...
The guide consists of the drives and cartridges, and how to clean the drive. Chapter 4 Care and Maintenance Describes how to take care of four chapters and an appendix. Appendix Contains the specifications of each part. Please read it carefully before using the drives and save it on, and how to insert and remove cartridges. Chapter 3 Operation Describes how to use the drives, including how...
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... Third Level Error Correction Code ensure high data reliability. • The drive comes with a data compression function, providing a maximum of 208 GB of storage on an AIT-2 Turbo data cartridge (186-m tape), 130 GB of data. 9 Chapter 1 Introduction The AITe100-UL is an external AIT drive using data cartridges that conform to the AIT-2 and AIT-1 formats. AIT-1 data cartridges provide 35 GB of storage (no compression) on a 230-m tape. The AITe90V-UL is an external AIT drive using data cartridges that...
... Third Level Error Correction Code ensure high data reliability. • The drive comes with a data compression function, providing a maximum of 208 GB of storage on an AIT-2 Turbo data cartridge (186-m tape), 130 GB of data. 9 Chapter 1 Introduction The AITe100-UL is an external AIT drive using data cartridges that conform to the AIT-2 and AIT-1 formats. AIT-1 data cartridges provide 35 GB of storage (no compression) on a 230-m tape. The AITe90V-UL is an external AIT drive using data cartridges that...
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...) interface. The Read After Write function and Third Level Error Correction Code ensure high data reliability. • The drive comes with a data compression function, providing a maximum of storage (no compression) on an AIT-1 data cartridge (230-m tape).*1 Stored data is equipped with other devices. AIT-1 Turbo data cartridges provide 40 GB of storage on a 98-m tape. AIT-1 data cartridges provide 35 GB of storage (no compression) on the Windows taskbar, and then disconnect the AIT drive. *1 Assuming a 2.6:1 hardware compression ratio...
...) interface. The Read After Write function and Third Level Error Correction Code ensure high data reliability. • The drive comes with a data compression function, providing a maximum of storage (no compression) on an AIT-1 data cartridge (230-m tape).*1 Stored data is equipped with other devices. AIT-1 Turbo data cartridges provide 40 GB of storage on a 98-m tape. AIT-1 data cartridges provide 35 GB of storage (no compression) on the Windows taskbar, and then disconnect the AIT drive. *1 Assuming a 2.6:1 hardware compression ratio...
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... to use the drives. • PC/AT-compatible computer (300 MHz or faster) • When using the NT backup:Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 When using the 1Safe™: Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98 SE • CD-ROM drives (to install the software necessary to the drives) • i.LINK and/or USB interface Compatible Data Cartridges The AITe200-UL can be used with data cartridges marked with the AIT-2 or AIT-1 logo...
... to use the drives. • PC/AT-compatible computer (300 MHz or faster) • When using the NT backup:Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 When using the 1Safe™: Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98 SE • CD-ROM drives (to install the software necessary to the drives) • i.LINK and/or USB interface Compatible Data Cartridges The AITe200-UL can be used with data cartridges marked with the AIT-2 or AIT-1 logo...
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TAPE MOTION LED CLEANING REQUEST REPLACE TAPE Sense Independent Independent Tape Loaded Independent Independent Tape Access in Progress (write/read) Independent Independent Tape Access in Progress (others) Independent Independent Cleaning is requested Independent Independent Cleaning is on. 3 Dust Cover This cover protects the AIT data cartridge receptacle. 4 LED Indication for information on inserting and removing a AIT data cartridge. 2 POWER Indicator Lights while the drive is Not Completed Independent Independent Media Error Occurred H/W Error Occurred on Slow 1 pulse...
TAPE MOTION LED CLEANING REQUEST REPLACE TAPE Sense Independent Independent Tape Loaded Independent Independent Tape Access in Progress (write/read) Independent Independent Tape Access in Progress (others) Independent Independent Cleaning is requested Independent Independent Cleaning is on. 3 Dust Cover This cover protects the AIT data cartridge receptacle. 4 LED Indication for information on inserting and removing a AIT data cartridge. 2 POWER Indicator Lights while the drive is Not Completed Independent Independent Media Error Occurred H/W Error Occurred on Slow 1 pulse...
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Rear Panel 5 EJECT Button Push to remove a data cartridge from the drive. 6 POWER Switch Press to turn the drive on or off. 1 23 4 1 AC IN Connector Connect the supplied power cable here. 2 i.LINK Connectors ( ) Connects to the i.LINK connector of the host computer. 3 USB Connector ( ) Connects to the USB connector of the host computer or a USB hub. 4 Cooling Fan 14 Chapter 1 Introduction
Rear Panel 5 EJECT Button Push to remove a data cartridge from the drive. 6 POWER Switch Press to turn the drive on or off. 1 23 4 1 AC IN Connector Connect the supplied power cable here. 2 i.LINK Connectors ( ) Connects to the i.LINK connector of the host computer. 3 USB Connector ( ) Connects to the USB connector of the host computer or a USB hub. 4 Cooling Fan 14 Chapter 1 Introduction
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... damaged. • AIT Drive Unit • Quick start guide • AIT Data Cartridge • Operating instructions CD-ROM • 1Safe™ CD-ROM (excluding AITe200-UL/AITe200T-UL) • USB 2.0 cable • i.LINK cables (6-pin to 6-pin, 6-pin to 4-pin, 1 each) • Power cable • Warranty card* • Safety regulations *Warranty coverage may vary from region to region. *The supplied items are accounted for, connect the drives to the...
... damaged. • AIT Drive Unit • Quick start guide • AIT Data Cartridge • Operating instructions CD-ROM • 1Safe™ CD-ROM (excluding AITe200-UL/AITe200T-UL) • USB 2.0 cable • i.LINK cables (6-pin to 6-pin, 6-pin to 4-pin, 1 each) • Power cable • Warranty card* • Safety regulations *Warranty coverage may vary from region to region. *The supplied items are accounted for, connect the drives to the...
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... Control (1) (ON) 8 DC Control (2) (OFF) 17 Chapter 2 Preparation Remove the access cover to the following figure for details changing the DIP switch settings.) After changing the DIP switch settings, replace access cover and tighten the two slotted screws using a slotted screwdriver. DIP Switch Access CAUTION Before removing the access cover to change the DIP switch settings. (Refer to change DIP switch settings on the drive, turn off the computer and disconnect the power cord from the unit...
... Control (1) (ON) 8 DC Control (2) (OFF) 17 Chapter 2 Preparation Remove the access cover to the following figure for details changing the DIP switch settings.) After changing the DIP switch settings, replace access cover and tighten the two slotted screws using a slotted screwdriver. DIP Switch Access CAUTION Before removing the access cover to change the DIP switch settings. (Refer to change DIP switch settings on the drive, turn off the computer and disconnect the power cord from the unit...
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...) 2 Drive Mode (ON) 3 Drive Mode (ON) 4 Drive Mode (ON) 5 Reserved 6 Periodic Cleaning Req 7 DC Control (1) 8 DC Control (2) * Emulation Mode for AITe130V-UL and AITe90V-UL) To enable Emulation Mode, set position 1 - 4 Drive Mode switches to ON. Control by host can be enabled by dust and other contaminants, we recommend keeping cleaning requests enabled. SDX-420C Data Compression Control DIP switch Data compression can be disabled when position 8 [DC Control (2)] is ON, cleaning...
...) 2 Drive Mode (ON) 3 Drive Mode (ON) 4 Drive Mode (ON) 5 Reserved 6 Periodic Cleaning Req 7 DC Control (1) 8 DC Control (2) * Emulation Mode for AITe130V-UL and AITe90V-UL) To enable Emulation Mode, set position 1 - 4 Drive Mode switches to ON. Control by host can be enabled by dust and other contaminants, we recommend keeping cleaning requests enabled. SDX-420C Data Compression Control DIP switch Data compression can be disabled when position 8 [DC Control (2)] is ON, cleaning...
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... control another device that are connected in series using i.LINK cables. Use of i.LINK is often referred to as to a wider variety of i.LINK. This is expected to expand to those connected directly. Note i.LINK, the internationally popular name for the IEEE 1394 interface standard, is i.LINK? Connection Using i.LINK i.LINK devices are not outlined below may apply, depending on the characteristics and specifications...
... control another device that are connected in series using i.LINK cables. Use of i.LINK is often referred to as to a wider variety of i.LINK. This is expected to expand to those connected directly. Note i.LINK, the internationally popular name for the IEEE 1394 interface standard, is i.LINK? Connection Using i.LINK i.LINK devices are not outlined below may apply, depending on the characteristics and specifications...
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... rear of the drive unit during operation, to handle data cartridges. Chapter 3 Operation This chapter describes how to use the AIT drive, and how to prevent the possibility of tapes. The POWER indicator should light, and the TAPE MOTION, CLEANING REQUEST, and REPLACE TAPE indicators should blink as the self-test is performed. 2 When the three indicators stop blinking, open the dust cover and insert a data cartridge as shown below...
... rear of the drive unit during operation, to handle data cartridges. Chapter 3 Operation This chapter describes how to use the AIT drive, and how to prevent the possibility of tapes. The POWER indicator should light, and the TAPE MOTION, CLEANING REQUEST, and REPLACE TAPE indicators should blink as the self-test is performed. 2 When the three indicators stop blinking, open the dust cover and insert a data cartridge as shown below...
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...-protect position. Do not open or dismantle it is used to prevent the tape from being written to or accidentally erased. AIT-1 Lid AIT-2 Turbo, AIT-2, AIT-1 Turbo, AIT-E Turbo Lid Using your fingernail, push the switch in the direction of the arrow , to protect the tape from writing or accidental erasure. Storage Precautions • Keep cartridges in their cases when not in the drives. •...
...-protect position. Do not open or dismantle it is used to prevent the tape from being written to or accidentally erased. AIT-1 Lid AIT-2 Turbo, AIT-2, AIT-1 Turbo, AIT-E Turbo Lid Using your fingernail, push the switch in the direction of the arrow , to protect the tape from writing or accidental erasure. Storage Precautions • Keep cartridges in their cases when not in the drives. •...
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Appendix Specifications AITe200-UL ■ Performance Storage Capacity Data Transfer Rate (TAPE) Burst Data Transfer Rate Bit Error Rate 80 GB uncompressed (with 186 m AIT-2 Turbo data cartridge) 208 GB compressed (with 186 m AIT-2 Turbo data cartridge*1) 12 MB/s uncompressed (with AIT-2 Turbo data cartridge) 480 Mbps maximum (USB) 400 Mbps maximum (i.LINK) less than 10-17 ■ Operating Environment Operating Non-operating Temperature: 10 °C to 35 °C (∆T
Appendix Specifications AITe200-UL ■ Performance Storage Capacity Data Transfer Rate (TAPE) Burst Data Transfer Rate Bit Error Rate 80 GB uncompressed (with 186 m AIT-2 Turbo data cartridge) 208 GB compressed (with 186 m AIT-2 Turbo data cartridge*1) 12 MB/s uncompressed (with AIT-2 Turbo data cartridge) 480 Mbps maximum (USB) 400 Mbps maximum (i.LINK) less than 10-17 ■ Operating Environment Operating Non-operating Temperature: 10 °C to 35 °C (∆T
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AITe130V-UL ■ Performance Storage Capacity Data Transfer Rate (TAPE) Burst Data Transfer Rate Bit Error Rate Load Time Unload Time Rewind Time 50 GB uncompressed (with 230 m AIT-2 data cartridge) 130 GB compressed (with 230 m AIT-2 data cartridge*1) 6 MB/s uncompressed (with 230 m AIT-2 data cartridge) 480 Mbps maximum (USB) 400 Mbps maximum (i.LINK) less than 10-17 average of 14 seconds*2 average of 20 seconds*2 average of 105 seconds*2 (with 230 m AIT-2 data cartridge) ■ Operating Environment Operating Non-operating Temperature: 10 °C to 35 °C (∆T
AITe130V-UL ■ Performance Storage Capacity Data Transfer Rate (TAPE) Burst Data Transfer Rate Bit Error Rate Load Time Unload Time Rewind Time 50 GB uncompressed (with 230 m AIT-2 data cartridge) 130 GB compressed (with 230 m AIT-2 data cartridge*1) 6 MB/s uncompressed (with 230 m AIT-2 data cartridge) 480 Mbps maximum (USB) 400 Mbps maximum (i.LINK) less than 10-17 average of 14 seconds*2 average of 20 seconds*2 average of 105 seconds*2 (with 230 m AIT-2 data cartridge) ■ Operating Environment Operating Non-operating Temperature: 10 °C to 35 °C (∆T
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AITe100-UL ■ Performance Storage Capacity Data Transfer Rate (TAPE) Burst Data Transfer Rate Bit Error Rate 40 GB uncompressed (with 186 m AIT-1 Turbo data cartridge) 104 GB compressed (with 186 m AIT-1 Turbo data cartridge*1) 6 MB/s uncompressed (with AIT-1 Turbo data cartridge) 480 Mbps maximum (USB) 400 Mbps maximum (i.LINK) less than 10-17 ■ Operating Environment Operating Non-operating Temperature: 10 °C to 35 °C (∆T
AITe100-UL ■ Performance Storage Capacity Data Transfer Rate (TAPE) Burst Data Transfer Rate Bit Error Rate 40 GB uncompressed (with 186 m AIT-1 Turbo data cartridge) 104 GB compressed (with 186 m AIT-1 Turbo data cartridge*1) 6 MB/s uncompressed (with AIT-1 Turbo data cartridge) 480 Mbps maximum (USB) 400 Mbps maximum (i.LINK) less than 10-17 ■ Operating Environment Operating Non-operating Temperature: 10 °C to 35 °C (∆T
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AITe90V-UL ■ Performance Storage Capacity Data Transfer Rate (TAPE) Burst Data Transfer Rate Bit Error Rate Load Time Unload Time Rewind Time 35 GB uncompressed (with 230 m AIT-1 data cartridge) 91 GB compressed (with 230 m AIT-1 data cartridge*1) 4 MB/s uncompressed 480 Mbps maximum (USB) 400 Mbps maximum (i.LINK) less than 10-17 average of 14 seconds*2 average of 20 seconds*2 average of 105 seconds*2 (with 230 m AIT-1 data cartridge) ■ Operating Environment Operating Non-operating Temperature: 10 °C to 35 °C (∆T
AITe90V-UL ■ Performance Storage Capacity Data Transfer Rate (TAPE) Burst Data Transfer Rate Bit Error Rate Load Time Unload Time Rewind Time 35 GB uncompressed (with 230 m AIT-1 data cartridge) 91 GB compressed (with 230 m AIT-1 data cartridge*1) 4 MB/s uncompressed 480 Mbps maximum (USB) 400 Mbps maximum (i.LINK) less than 10-17 average of 14 seconds*2 average of 20 seconds*2 average of 105 seconds*2 (with 230 m AIT-1 data cartridge) ■ Operating Environment Operating Non-operating Temperature: 10 °C to 35 °C (∆T