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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
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... (Read only) formats. Introduction About AIT Drives The AITe1040/AITe1040V AIT-5 Tape Drives are external AIT drive units that use data cartridges conforming to the AIT-5 format. The AITe260/AITe260V AIT-3 Tape Drives are external AIT drive units that use data cartridges conforming to the AIT-3 format. The AITe1040/AITe1040V drives support the AIT-5, AIT-4, AIT-3 Ex, and AIT-3 formats. The AITe130/AITe130V AIT-2 Tape Drives are external AIT drive units that use data cartridges...
... (Read only) formats. Introduction About AIT Drives The AITe1040/AITe1040V AIT-5 Tape Drives are external AIT drive units that use data cartridges conforming to the AIT-5 format. The AITe260/AITe260V AIT-3 Tape Drives are external AIT drive units that use data cartridges conforming to the AIT-3 format. The AITe1040/AITe1040V drives support the AIT-5, AIT-4, AIT-3 Ex, and AIT-3 formats. The AITe130/AITe130V AIT-2 Tape Drives are external AIT drive units that use data cartridges...
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...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 off ) 15 Part 1. Introduction LED TAPE CLEANING REPLACE MOTION REQUEST TAPE Sense Independent Independent Tape Loaded Independent Independent Tape... Prevents dust 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.
...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 off ) 15 Part 1. Introduction LED TAPE CLEANING REPLACE MOTION REQUEST TAPE Sense Independent Independent Tape Loaded Independent Independent Tape... Prevents dust 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.
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...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. 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. The TAPE MOTION indicator lights. 3 Computer software controls the reading and writing of tapes. How To Use the AIT Drive 1 Press ...
...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. 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. The TAPE MOTION indicator lights. 3 Computer software controls the reading and writing of tapes. How To Use the AIT Drive 1 Press ...
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Caution Do not push the EJECT button while the TAPE MOTION indicator is ejected automatically. Operation 25 Cartridge Removal 1 Press the EJECT button. 2 Open the dust cover. Part 3. To do so may destroy data on the tape. 3 Remove the cartridge from the receptacle, and then close the dust cover. The cartridge is blinking.
Caution Do not push the EJECT button while the TAPE MOTION indicator is ejected automatically. Operation 25 Cartridge Removal 1 Press the EJECT button. 2 Open the dust cover. Part 3. To do so may destroy data on the tape. 3 Remove the cartridge from the receptacle, and then close the dust cover. The cartridge is blinking.
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... the dust cover. 1 Align the dust cover's hinge clips (one on each side) with the pins of the drive bezel. • The dust cover should be positioned so that the magnets* on top of the cartridge. • Holding the dust cover at an angle ...as described below , set the hinge clips on the cover's back face the drive bezel. * This magnet does not affect the tape of the bezel pins, positioning them so that they bracket the pins. 26 Part 3. Operation Attaching the Dust Cover If the dust...
... the dust cover. 1 Align the dust cover's hinge clips (one on each side) with the pins of the drive bezel. • The dust cover should be positioned so that the magnets* on top of the cartridge. • Holding the dust cover at an angle ...as described below , set the hinge clips on the cover's back face the drive bezel. * This magnet does not affect the tape of the bezel pins, positioning them so that they bracket the pins. 26 Part 3. Operation Attaching the Dust Cover If the dust...
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..., AITe520, AITe520V, AITe260, AITe260V, AITe130, and AITe130V drives support WORM cartridges. 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. "WORM" is an acronym for "Write Once Read Many", a function that allows data to be written to a tape can be accidentally...
..., AITe520, AITe520V, AITe260, AITe260V, AITe130, and AITe130V drives support WORM cartridges. 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. "WORM" is an acronym for "Write Once Read Many", a function that allows data to be written to a tape can be accidentally...
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...WORM cartridge, it is lost profits, or claims made to write to a portion of the tape that are supported by non-WORM drives. Accordingly, you must move to a portion of a tape where data has already been written, the following error information is no responsibility for data written onto... a WORM cartridge that is appended after data that has already been written onto the cartridge. Notes • Sony cannot...
...WORM cartridge, it is lost profits, or claims made to write to a portion of the tape that are supported by non-WORM drives. Accordingly, you must move to a portion of a tape where data has already been written, the following error information is no responsibility for data written onto... a WORM cartridge that is appended after data that has already been written onto the cartridge. Notes • Sony cannot...
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... alcohol, paint thinner, bug sprays, or other volatile solvents, as they can damage the drive or the tape. Care and Maintenance Leaving the drive on without inserting cartridges, moreover, will quickly evaporate any condensation. ■ Abnormal occurrences If the drive behaves abnormally, or if it begins to a warm place, or if the room temperature...
... alcohol, paint thinner, bug sprays, or other volatile solvents, as they can damage the drive or the tape. Care and Maintenance Leaving the drive on without inserting cartridges, moreover, will quickly evaporate any condensation. ■ Abnormal occurrences If the drive behaves abnormally, or if it begins to a warm place, or if the room temperature...
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... position to or accidentally erased. Care and Maintenance Storage Precautions • Keep cartridges in their cases when not in the drive. • Avoid storing cartridges in dusty places, in direct sunlight, near heaters or air conditioners, or, in temperature,... read a tape. • When finished using the drive, remove the cartridge. Taking Care of Cartridges Use Precautions • Avoid heavy vibration and dropping. • The shutter on the face of the cartridge is inserted into the drive. AIT-1 AIT-5 AIT-4 AIT-3 Ex AIT-3 AIT-2 Turbo AIT-2 AIT-1 Turbo AIT-E Turbo Using...
... position to or accidentally erased. Care and Maintenance Storage Precautions • Keep cartridges in their cases when not in the drive. • Avoid storing cartridges in dusty places, in direct sunlight, near heaters or air conditioners, or, in temperature,... read a tape. • When finished using the drive, remove the cartridge. Taking Care of Cartridges Use Precautions • Avoid heavy vibration and dropping. • The shutter on the face of the cartridge is inserted into the drive. AIT-1 AIT-5 AIT-4 AIT-3 Ex AIT-3 AIT-2 Turbo AIT-2 AIT-1 Turbo AIT-E Turbo Using...
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...86-10-6588-0633 FAX: 86-10-6588-0855 URL: http://www.sony.com.cn/ed/cp/ait/ Sony Corporation of Hong Kong Ltd. Postcode 200021 TEL: 86-21-6121-6878 URL: http://www.sony.com.cn/ed/cp/ait/ Sony Brasil Ltda. Office Computer Peripheral Div. Beijing Rep. Ltd.) Enterprise Storage...9000 FAX: (55) 11-2196-9186 URL: http://www.sonybrasil.com.br 40 Appendix 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 Marketing 115 Gordon Baker Road ...
...86-10-6588-0633 FAX: 86-10-6588-0855 URL: http://www.sony.com.cn/ed/cp/ait/ Sony Corporation of Hong Kong Ltd. Postcode 200021 TEL: 86-21-6121-6878 URL: http://www.sony.com.cn/ed/cp/ait/ Sony Brasil Ltda. Office Computer Peripheral Div. Beijing Rep. Ltd.) Enterprise Storage...9000 FAX: (55) 11-2196-9186 URL: http://www.sonybrasil.com.br 40 Appendix 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 Marketing 115 Gordon Baker Road ...
