Operating Instructions
Page 1
4-681-446-19(1) AIT Drive Operating Instructions AIT-5 TAPE DRIVE AITe1040/AITe1040V AIT-4 TAPE DRIVE AITe520/AITe520V AIT-3 Ex TAPE DRIVE AITe390/AITe390V AIT-3 TAPE DRIVE AITe260/AITe260V AIT-2 TAPE DRIVE AITe130/AITe130V AIT-1 TAPE DRIVE AITe90/AITe90V ©2003 Sony Corporation
4-681-446-19(1) AIT Drive Operating Instructions AIT-5 TAPE DRIVE AITe1040/AITe1040V AIT-4 TAPE DRIVE AITe520/AITe520V AIT-3 Ex TAPE DRIVE AITe390/AITe390V AIT-3 TAPE DRIVE AITe260/AITe260V AIT-2 TAPE DRIVE AITe130/AITe130V AIT-1 TAPE DRIVE AITe90/AITe90V ©2003 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
Page 7
...DIP Switch 19 How To Use the AIT Drive 24 Cartridge Removal 25 Attaching the Dust Cover 26 WORM Function 28 Taking Care of the Drive 30 Safety Considerations 30 Avoiding Damage 30... Taking Care of Cartridges 32 Use Precautions 32 Storage Precautions 32 Cleaning 33 How To Clean 33 Specifications (AITe1040/AITe1040V 34 Specifications (AITe520/AITe520V 35 Specifications (AITe390/AITe390V 36 Specifications (AITe260/AITe260V 37 Specifications (AITe130/AITe130V 38 Specifications (AITe90/AITe90V 39 Sony Contacts 40 • Sony...
...DIP Switch 19 How To Use the AIT Drive 24 Cartridge Removal 25 Attaching the Dust Cover 26 WORM Function 28 Taking Care of the Drive 30 Safety Considerations 30 Avoiding Damage 30... Taking Care of Cartridges 32 Use Precautions 32 Storage Precautions 32 Cleaning 33 How To Clean 33 Specifications (AITe1040/AITe1040V 34 Specifications (AITe520/AITe520V 35 Specifications (AITe390/AITe390V 36 Specifications (AITe260/AITe260V 37 Specifications (AITe130/AITe130V 38 Specifications (AITe90/AITe90V 39 Sony Contacts 40 • Sony...
Operating Instructions
Page 9
... AIT-3, AIT-2, and AIT-1 formats. Introduction The AITe90/AITe90V drives support only the AIT-1 format. 9 Part 1. The AITe390/AITe390V drives support the AIT-3 Ex, AIT-3, AIT-2 Turbo, AIT-2 (Read only), AIT-1 Turbo (Read only), AIT-1 (Read only), and AIT-E Turbo (Read only) formats. The AITe260/AITe260V AIT-3 Tape Drives are external AIT drive units that use data cartridges conforming to the AIT-3 format. Introduction About AIT Drives The AITe1040/AITe1040V AIT-5 Tape Drives are external AIT drive...
... AIT-3, AIT-2, and AIT-1 formats. Introduction The AITe90/AITe90V drives support only the AIT-1 format. 9 Part 1. The AITe390/AITe390V drives support the AIT-3 Ex, AIT-3, AIT-2 Turbo, AIT-2 (Read only), AIT-1 Turbo (Read only), AIT-1 (Read only), and AIT-E Turbo (Read only) formats. The AITe260/AITe260V AIT-3 Tape Drives are external AIT drive units that use data cartridges conforming to the AIT-3 format. Introduction About AIT Drives The AITe1040/AITe1040V AIT-5 Tape Drives are external AIT drive...
Operating Instructions
Page 10
...Ultra 160 SCSI interface is fully supported for host computer access. • Fragment rewrite function (AIT-5, AIT-4, AIT-3 Ex) • Frame rewrite function (AIT-3) The AITe520/AITe520V drives have the following features: • Supports reading and writing to data cartridges conforming to system ... and data type. 10 Part 1. Introduction Features The AITe1040/AITe1040V drives have the following features: • Supports reading and writing to data cartridges conforming to the AIT-5, AIT-4, AIT-3 Ex, and AIT-3 formats. • Data compression provides 1,040 gigabytes of storage ...
...Ultra 160 SCSI interface is fully supported for host computer access. • Fragment rewrite function (AIT-5, AIT-4, AIT-3 Ex) • Frame rewrite function (AIT-3) The AITe520/AITe520V drives have the following features: • Supports reading and writing to data cartridges conforming to system ... and data type. 10 Part 1. Introduction Features The AITe1040/AITe1040V drives have the following features: • Supports reading and writing to data cartridges conforming to the AIT-5, AIT-4, AIT-3 Ex, and AIT-3 formats. • Data compression provides 1,040 gigabytes of storage ...
Operating Instructions
Page 11
... 160 SCSI interface is fully supported for host computer access. • Fragment rewrite function (AIT-3 Ex) • Frame rewrite function (AIT-3) The AITe260/AITe260V drives have the following features: • Supports reading and writing to data cartridges conforming to the AIT-3, AIT-2, and AIT-1 formats. • Data compression provides 260 gigabytes of storage on SDX3-100C data...
... 160 SCSI interface is fully supported for host computer access. • Fragment rewrite function (AIT-3 Ex) • Frame rewrite function (AIT-3) The AITe260/AITe260V drives have the following features: • Supports reading and writing to data cartridges conforming to the AIT-3, AIT-2, and AIT-1 formats. • Data compression provides 260 gigabytes of storage on SDX3-100C data...
Operating Instructions
Page 12
...cartridges.* The native capacity is assuming 2.6 : 1 compression ratio. The AITe130/AITe130V drives have the following features: • Supports reading and writing to data cartridges conforming to the AIT-2 and AIT-1 formats. • Data compression provides 130 gigabytes of storage on SDX2-50C data... fully supported for host computer access. • Frame rewrite function The AITe90/AITe90V drives have the following features: • Supports reading and writing to data cartridges conforming to the AIT-1 format. • Data compression provides 91 gigabytes of storage on SDX1-35C data...
...cartridges.* The native capacity is assuming 2.6 : 1 compression ratio. The AITe130/AITe130V drives have the following features: • Supports reading and writing to data cartridges conforming to the AIT-2 and AIT-1 formats. • Data compression provides 130 gigabytes of storage on SDX2-50C data... fully supported for host computer access. • Frame rewrite function The AITe90/AITe90V drives have the following features: • Supports reading and writing to data cartridges conforming to the AIT-1 format. • Data compression provides 91 gigabytes of storage on SDX1-35C data...
Operating Instructions
Page 13
... AIT-3, AIT-2, or AIT-1 logo. The AITe260/AITe260V drives can be used. 13 Part 1. Be sure to use only the cartridges designed specifically for AIT. • Do not use cartridges other than the ones described above with this drive, as doing so can be used with data cartridges marked with the AIT-1 logo. AIT-E Turbo LOGO AIT-1 LOGO AIT-1 Turbo LOGO AIT...
... AIT-3, AIT-2, or AIT-1 logo. The AITe260/AITe260V drives can be used. 13 Part 1. Be sure to use only the cartridges designed specifically for AIT. • Do not use cartridges other than the ones described above with this drive, as doing so can be used with data cartridges marked with the AIT-1 logo. AIT-E Turbo LOGO AIT-1 LOGO AIT-1 Turbo LOGO AIT...
Operating Instructions
Page 15
... from entering the data cartridge receptacle. Part Names and Functions Front Panel 1 2 Advanced Intelligent Tape 34 5 6 1 AIT Data Cartridge Receptacle See page 24 to 25 for Drive Status The LED indicators are defined as follows. Keep this cover closed when not inserting or removing... data cartridges. 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 (0.9 sec on/0.3 sec...
... from entering the data cartridge receptacle. Part Names and Functions Front Panel 1 2 Advanced Intelligent Tape 34 5 6 1 AIT Data Cartridge Receptacle See page 24 to 25 for Drive Status The LED indicators are defined as follows. Keep this cover closed when not inserting or removing... data cartridges. 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 (0.9 sec on/0.3 sec...
Operating Instructions
Page 17
Preparation After you confirm that you first open the box, make sure it contains the following items. Contact your installation, connect the drive to the host computer, and select the SCSI ID with the rotary switch on the bundled goods list affixed to the above items, the package ... listed on the rear panel. Supplied Items When you have all of the required accessories for your supplier if anything is missing or broken. • AIT Drive Unit • Operating Instructions/Device Driver (CD-ROM) • Quick Start Guide • TapeCopy (CD-ROM) • Terminator •...
Preparation After you confirm that you first open the box, make sure it contains the following items. Contact your installation, connect the drive to the host computer, and select the SCSI ID with the rotary switch on the bundled goods list affixed to the above items, the package ... listed on the rear panel. Supplied Items When you have all of the required accessories for your supplier if anything is missing or broken. • AIT Drive Unit • Operating Instructions/Device Driver (CD-ROM) • Quick Start Guide • TapeCopy (CD-ROM) • Terminator •...
Operating Instructions
Page 20
... ON OFF 12345678 * Emulation Mode for the AITe390/AITe390V drives return the following as the Product Identification field of the Inquiry command. DIP Switch Positions (for the AITe520/AITe520V drives return the following as the Product Identification field of the Inquiry... command. SDX-900V * Emulation Mode for the AITe1040, AITe1040V, AITe520, AITe520V, AITe390, and AITe390V Drives) Default ON OFF 12345678 1 DR (Disaster Recovery) Mode (OFF) 2 Emulation Mode (OFF) 3 AIT Library Interface Mode (ON) 4 Reserved (OFF) 5 Terminator Power (ON) 6 Periodic Cleaning Req (OFF) 7...
... ON OFF 12345678 * Emulation Mode for the AITe390/AITe390V drives return the following as the Product Identification field of the Inquiry command. DIP Switch Positions (for the AITe520/AITe520V drives return the following as the Product Identification field of the Inquiry... command. SDX-900V * Emulation Mode for the AITe1040, AITe1040V, AITe520, AITe520V, AITe390, and AITe390V Drives) Default ON OFF 12345678 1 DR (Disaster Recovery) Mode (OFF) 2 Emulation Mode (OFF) 3 AIT Library Interface Mode (ON) 4 Reserved (OFF) 5 Terminator Power (ON) 6 Periodic Cleaning Req (OFF) 7...
Operating Instructions
Page 24
... indicator lights. 3 Computer software controls the reading and writing of tapes. Operation 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 ... cartridge as shown below. While reading or writing, the TAPE MOTION indicator blinks. 4 Close the dust cover. 24 Part 3. Operation This section describes how to use the AIT drive, and how to handle data cartridges. How To Use the AIT Drive 1 Press the POWER switch on the front panel. Part...
... indicator lights. 3 Computer software controls the reading and writing of tapes. Operation 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 ... cartridge as shown below. While reading or writing, the TAPE MOTION indicator blinks. 4 Close the dust cover. 24 Part 3. Operation This section describes how to use the AIT drive, and how to handle data cartridges. How To Use the AIT Drive 1 Press the POWER switch on the front panel. Part...
Operating Instructions
Page 28
... AITe1040, AITe1040V, AITe520, AITe520V, AITe260, AITe260V, AITe130, and AITe130V drives support the WORM function. Red WORM logo AIT-5 WORM cartridge: SDX5-400W AIT-4 WORM cartridge: SDX4-200W AIT-3 WORM cartridge: SDX3-100W AIT-2 WORM cartridge: SDX2-50W 28 Part 3. A WORM drive operates in the same manner as "regular cartridge"). Tape Drive Non-WORM drive WORM drive Cartridge Regular Cartridge (without WORM...
... AITe1040, AITe1040V, AITe520, AITe520V, AITe260, AITe260V, AITe130, and AITe130V drives support the WORM function. Red WORM logo AIT-5 WORM cartridge: SDX5-400W AIT-4 WORM cartridge: SDX4-200W AIT-3 WORM cartridge: SDX3-100W AIT-2 WORM cartridge: SDX2-50W 28 Part 3. A WORM drive operates in the same manner as "regular cartridge"). Tape Drive Non-WORM drive WORM drive Cartridge Regular Cartridge (without WORM...
Operating Instructions
Page 32
...the arrow). If you do not need to a tape. • Avoid unnecessary insertion and removal of a sudden change in a car. 32 Part 4. AIT-1 AIT-5 AIT-4 AIT-3 Ex AIT-3 AIT-2 Turbo AIT-2 AIT-1 Turbo AIT-E Turbo Using your fingernail, push the switch in the... direction of the cartridge is opened automatically when it is inserted into the drive. Care and Maintenance Taking Care of Cartridges Use Precautions • Avoid heavy vibration and dropping. • The shutter on the face of the arrow to protect the tape...
...the arrow). If you do not need to a tape. • Avoid unnecessary insertion and removal of a sudden change in a car. 32 Part 4. AIT-1 AIT-5 AIT-4 AIT-3 Ex AIT-3 AIT-2 Turbo AIT-2 AIT-1 Turbo AIT-E Turbo Using your fingernail, push the switch in the... direction of the cartridge is opened automatically when it is inserted into the drive. Care and Maintenance Taking Care of Cartridges Use Precautions • Avoid heavy vibration and dropping. • The shutter on the face of the arrow to protect the tape...
Operating Instructions
Page 33
... Notice Do not rewind the cleaning cartridge and reuse it and buy a new cleaning cartridge with the AIT logo. Care and Maintenance When you reach the end of the drive (AITe1040, AITe1040V, AITe520, AITe520V, AITe390, AITe390V). AITe1040, AITe1040V Cleaning cartridge to a minute for ...AITe520V SDX4-CL, SDX4-CLL AITe390, AITe390V SDX3X-CL AITe260, AITe260V, AITe130, AITe130V, AITe90, AITe90V SDX1-CL How To Clean 1 Load the cleaning cartridge into the AIT drive. Cleaning To keep the AIT drive in top condition, clean the drive unit as needed using a cleaning cartridge with the...
... Notice Do not rewind the cleaning cartridge and reuse it and buy a new cleaning cartridge with the AIT logo. Care and Maintenance When you reach the end of the drive (AITe1040, AITe1040V, AITe520, AITe520V, AITe390, AITe390V). AITe1040, AITe1040V Cleaning cartridge to a minute for ...AITe520V SDX4-CL, SDX4-CLL AITe390, AITe390V SDX3X-CL AITe260, AITe260V, AITe130, AITe130V, AITe90, AITe90V SDX1-CL How To Clean 1 Load the cleaning cartridge into the AIT drive. Cleaning To keep the AIT drive in top condition, clean the drive unit as needed using a cleaning cartridge with the...
Operating Instructions
Page 40
...URL: http://www.sony.com.cn/ed/cp/ait/ Sony Corporation of Sony Electronics (S) Pte. Beijing Rep. Postcode 200021 TEL: 86-21-6121-6878 URL: http://www.sony.com.cn/ed/cp/ait/ Sony Brasil Ltda. Sony Contacts For further information, please contact: Sony Electronics Inc., Tape Storage Solutions (USA)... URL: http://www.storagebysony.com Sony of Canada Ltd., AV/IT Marketing Group Computer Peripherals Product...
...URL: http://www.sony.com.cn/ed/cp/ait/ Sony Corporation of Sony Electronics (S) Pte. Beijing Rep. Postcode 200021 TEL: 86-21-6121-6878 URL: http://www.sony.com.cn/ed/cp/ait/ Sony Brasil Ltda. Sony Contacts For further information, please contact: Sony Electronics Inc., Tape Storage Solutions (USA)... URL: http://www.storagebysony.com Sony of Canada Ltd., AV/IT Marketing Group Computer Peripherals Product...