Sony SDT 11000 - DDS Tape Drive User manual

3-866-090-04(1)
1998 Sony Corporation
DDS Tape Drive
SDT-10000 Series
SDT-11000 Series
User’s Guide

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Contents
Introduction .......................................4
Product Features........................4
Precautions ................................5
Installation .........................................6
SCSI Connection/Setting the
SCSI ID/Option Switches......6
Option Switches (DIP Switch) ..7
Mounting Holes........................8
Remodeling from 5.25" Model
to 3.5" Model .......................10
Orientation...............................11
Operation .........................................12
Location of 3 LEDs .................12
LED Indication for
Drive Status .........................13
Drive Operation.......................14
Emergency Cassette Removal
Procedure .............................15
Interface Implementation.................17
Supported SCSI Messages ......17
Supported SCSI Commands....17
Specification ....................................18
Product Specifications.............18
Third Party Support Contacts
(In the USA) ...............................20
Sony Contacts ..................................22

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SDT-10000/SDT-11000 DDS-4
Tape Drive
Congratulation on your purchase of the Sony DDS-4 drive SDT-10000/
SDT-11000.
This drive is a high capacity data storage device using 4mm DAT (Digital
Audio Tape) technology. The SDT-10000/SDT-11000 drive achieves high
data reliability through Read-After-Write, an additional level of Error
Correction Code, and other features.
The Sony SDT-10000/SDT-11000 drive stores data on tape using a
standard format called DDS (Digital Data Storage), DDS-4, DDS-3, DDS-
2, DDS-DC and DCLZ formats. These formats are used by many other
DDS tape drive manufacturers, providing a broad range of compatible tape
drives.
The Sony SDT-10000/SDT-11000 is fully READ and WRITE compatible
with the DDS-4, DDS-3, DDS-2, DDS and DDS-DC format tapes.

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Introduction
Product Features
• Supported Formats: DDS-4, DDS-3, DDS-2, DDS, DDS-DC and DCLZ
• High Burst Transfer Rate- 14MB/sec Asynchronous
40MB/sec Synchronous
• Large 10MB Buffer
• 3.5" Standard Height, 5.25" Half Height
• Embedded Wide Ultra SE SCSI Interface (SDT-10000)
• Embedded Wide Ultra LVD/SE SCSI Interface (SDT-11000)
• Supports Variable or Fixed Record Length
• Supports SCSI-2 Sequential-access Devices Command Set
• Read After Write (RAW)
• Frame Rewrite Function
• Three Levels of Error Correction Code (ECC)
• Quick Search (Forward: 115 times / Reverse: 155 times
normal DDS-4 Read / Write speed)
• Random Read
• N-Group Write Option (DDS-2, DDS and DDS-DC only)
• Dual Partition Option
• SCSI Disconnection/Arbitration
* Assuming 2:1 compression. Actual capacity and transfer rate may vary
since compression is depending upon data type.
Data Capacity
Transfer Rate
(sustained)
SDT-10000/SDT-11000
(With Data Compression)
40 GB (typical)*
4.7 MB/sec (typical)*

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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. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
* Avoid exposing the drive to sudden changes from 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.
* Do not turn off the drive while a tape is inside the drive.
Transportation
* Keep the original packing materials for possible future shipments of the
drive.
* Be sure to remove any tapes from drive prior to transportation. After
removing the drive from the computer, repack the drive into its original
packaging.
Notice of SCSI Termination
This SDT-10000/SDT-11000 conforms to the Microsoft PC97 Hardware
Design Guide which requires the internal drive to be terminated with an
external terminator.
Microsoft PC97 SCSI requirements
SCSI peripherals must not terminate the bus. Both internal cable ends are instead
terminated by plug-in connectors.
Terminator
68p cable
Host Computer Wide SCSI
This drive
Example of SCSI set-up

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Installation
SCSI Connection/Setting the SCSI ID/Option Switches
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35
Pin 34
Pin 68
4321
GND GND 12V5V
Power Connector
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
SCSI ID
SCSI ID
P.E.
R.
3 2 1 0
Parity
Enable
Disable
Note : = CLOSE/Jumper
= OPEN/Jumper not installed
Don’t care
Parity Enable
Reserved
SCSI ID 3 SCSI ID 2 SCSI ID 1 SCSI ID 0
Jumpers
SCSI 68 pin connector (Non-Shielded)

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Option Switches (DIP Switch)
UNLOAD
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
O
N
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
O
N
1 Reserved (OFF)
2 Reserved (OFF)
3 Reserved (OFF)
4 Reserved (OFF)
5 Terminator Power (ON)
6 Reserved (OFF)
7 DC Control-1 (ON)
8 DC Control-2 (OFF)
( ) ...default setting
Terminator Power Definition
OFF No provided
ON Provided
DC Control-1 DC Control-2 Definition
OFF OFF Compression disabled at power-on. The host is
allowed to control compression.
OFF ON Compression disabled at power-on. The host is
not allowed to control compression.
ON OFF Compression enabled at power-on. The host is
allowed to control compression.
ON ON Compression enabled at power-on. The host is
not allowed to control compression.

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Mounting Holes
For 3.5" Standard Height (SDT-10000, SDT-11000)
(0.83 in)
21±0.3mm (2.36 in)
60±0.3mm
(3.54 in)
90±0.3mm
(0.20 in)
5±0.3mm
(depth 0.12 in)
3-M3 (depth 3mm)
(3.70 in)
94±0.3mm
(4.00 in)
101.6±0.5mm
(1.22 in)
31±0.3mm (1.65 in) 42±0.3mm
(2.76 in)
70±0.3mm (depth 0.12 in)
6-M3 (depth 3mm)
(2.36 in)
60±0.3mm
(3.54 in)
90±0.3mm
(5.75 in)
146±0.5mm
(0.15 in)
3.8±0.5mm
(0.83 in)
21±0.3mm
(0.20 in)
5±0.3mm
(1.62 in)
41.2±0.5mm
(depth 0.12 in)
3-M3 (depth 3mm)

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For 5.25" Half Height (SDT-10000/R, SDT-11000/R)
4-M3
(5.75 in)
146±0.5mm
(3.70 in)
94±0.3mm
(1.22 in)
31±0.3mm (1.65 in) 42±0.3mm
(2.76 in)
70±0.3mm
(3.12 in)
79.2±0.3mm
(2.00 in)
50.7±0.3mm
(5.50 in)
139.6±0.4mm
(5.87 in)
149±0.5mm
(depth 0.12 in)
6-M3 (depth 3mm)
4-M3
(3.12 in)
79.2±0.3mm
(1.87 in)
47.5±0.3mm
(0.39 in)
9.9±0.3mm
(0.86 in)
21.8±0.3mm
4-M3
(3.12 in)
79.2±0.3mm
(1.87 in)
47.5±0.3mm
(1.62 in)
41.2±0.5mm
(0.86 in)
21.8±0.3mm
(0.39 in)
9.9±0.3mm
(
0.28 in
)
7±0.3mm

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Remodeling from 5.25" Model to 3.5" Model
You can remodel the SDT-10000/R and the SDT-11000/R (5.25" model) to
the SDT-10000 and the SDT-11000 (3.5" model) yourself.
1Remove the 2 screws for each side rail.
2Take 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 indicators (BUSY, TAPE and STATUS) and an
EJECT button on the front panel of the unit.
Front Panel (for 3.5" Standard Height)
BUSY TAPE STATUS

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LED State
BUSY TAPE STATUS Activity Cartridge Other
None None None
SCSI None None
Drive Loading/Unloading None
Drive Loading/Unloading Write Protected
None Loaded None
SCSI Loaded None
SCSI/Drive Loaded None
✽ ✽ Loaded Write Protected
None Loaded Cleaning Tape at EOM
✽✽✽Loaded Error Rate Warning
✽✽ ✽✽Cleaning Request
✽✽ ✽✽Selftest Failure
✽✽✽ ✽Waiting for Reset
✽✽✽ ✽Waiting for Eject
✽: Not defined.
3.5 sec on / 0.5 sec off
1 pulse (0.25 sec on)
2 pulse (0.25 sec on),
0.5 sec off
off
on
0.25 sec on / 0.25 sec off
LED Indication for Drive Status

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Drive Operation
Loading a Cassette
Insert a cassette into the slot on the front panel with the arrow on the
cassette pointing towards the drive. When the cassette is inserted, the
drive takes it and automatically loads it into drive mechanism.
Unloading a Cassette
The cassette can be removed from the SDT-10000/SDT-11000 either
in response to a SCSI Unload Command, or by pressing the eject
button.
By pressing Eject button, the tape goes to BOM, the drive unthreads
it, and ejects the cassette from the slot..
Write-protecting a Cassette
Cassettes can be write-protected by sliding the tab on the back of the
cassette open..
In this state, data can be read from the tape but not written onto it.
Using your fingernail, push the switch in the
direction of the arrow to avoid accidental
overwriting or erasure of data.
Return the switch to its original position to
re-enable writing.

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Using a Cleaning Tape
The SDT-10000/SDT-11000 has a built-in super head cleaner designed to
last for the life of the drive.
In addition, a cleaning tape should be used periodically to clean the entire
tape path.
The drive will automatically request you to perform a cleaning operation.
The need for a cleaning tape is determined by the drum rotating hours since
the last cleaning was performed. The drive will request a cleaning operation
every 24 hours of drum rotation. (DDS-4)
Emergency Cassette Removal Procedure
In case the tape is stuck inside the drive, you could remove the tape
cartridge manually.
1Remove the drive from the chassis or enclosure to allow
access to the bottom and left side of the drive.
2Remove the drive’s top cover to monitor the degree of tape
slack throughout the process.
Note
Never touch the inside of the drive when the top cover is opened. Otherwise it may
cause a trouble.
3Rotate the Loading/Threading motor clockwise with a small
screwdriver (ex. Phillips “+” No. 1) put into the plastic screw
head on the back of the drive (see the location in a drawing
below).
This will enable you to move back the threading mechanism to the
initial position.
Notes
•Do not rotate the screw further when you reach to the mechanical limit to avoid
damage on the mechanism.
•To prevent damage on the tape, take up the slack of tape from time to time by
clicking the ratchet mechanism located on the left side of the drive.

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4Continue the procedure until the tape is lifted out of the drive
mechanism and ejected.
5Return the drive to a service station for repair.

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Interface Implementation
Supported SCSI Messages
Abort
Bus Device Reset
Command Complete
Disconnect
Extended Message
- Synchronous Data Transfer
Request
Identify (w/&w/o Disconnect)
Ignore Wide Residue
Initiator Detected Error
Message Parity Error
Message Reject
No Operation
Restore Pointers
Save Data Pointer
Supported SCSI Commands
Erase
Inquiry
Load/Unload
Locate
Log Select
Log Sense
Mode Select (6)
Mode Sense (6)
Prevent Allow Medium
Removal
Read
Read Block Limits
Read Buffer
Read Position
Receive Diagnostic Results
Release Unit
Report Density Support
Report Luns
Request Block Address
Request Sense
Reserve Unit
Rewind
Seek Block
Send Diagnostic
Space
Test Unit Ready
Verify
Write
Write Buffer
Write Filemarks

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Altitude
Operating 0 to 7000 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 35 db (A)
Insert/Eject 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
Performance
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
Specification
Product Specifications
Dimensions
3.5" Standard Height 5.25" Half Height
Height 41.2 mm (1.62 in) 41.2 mm (1.62 in)
Width 101.6 mm (4.0 in) 146.0 mm (5.75 in)
Depth 146.0 mm (5.75 in) 146.0 mm (5.75 in)

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Suspended Particulate
Operating Less than 150 microgram/m3
ESD
Discharge < 15 kV: No operation failure
Voltage < 20 kV: No drive damage
Air-cooling Requirement
Surrounding temperature < 40 ˚C
Clean air flow is recommended to minimize the possibility of data loss.
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 (∆RH<30%/h)
Non-Operating (tape) 20 to 80% RH (∆RH<30%/h)
Power Requirements
Voltage Max Ripple Current
Typical Maximum
5 V +/–5 % 100 mVp-p 1.0 A 2.0 A
12 V +/–10 % 100 mVp-p 0.3 A 1.6 A

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* All phone numbers listed are in the USA.
Add the country code (1) prior to those numbers when calling from
outside the USA.
Third Party Support Contacts
(In the USA)
Host Adapter Vendors Phone Numbers
Adaptec 408-945-8600
ATTO 716-691-1999
Bus Logic 408-492-9090
DPT 407-830-5522
Future Domain 714-253-0400
Initio 408-988-1919
Qlogic 714-438-2200
Ultera Systems Inc. 714-367-8800
Operating Systems Backup Software Vendors Phone Numbers
DOS Arcada 407-333-7500
Cheyenne 516-484-5110
Columbia Data Products 407-869-6700
Corel 613-728-8200
NovaStor 805-579-6700
Palindrome 708-505-3300
ST. Bernard Sofware 619-676-2277
Sytron 508-898-0100
Tapedisk 715-235-3388
Macintosh Cheyenne 516-484-5110
Corel 613-728-8200
Dantz 510-253-3000
NovaStor 805-579-6700
OS/2 Cheyenne 516-484-5110
Corel 613-728-8200
IBM 800-426-3333
NovaStor 805-579-6700
Sytron 407-333-7500
Windows Arcada 407-333-7500
Cheyenne 516-484-5110
Corel 613-728-8200
Creata 909-595-8811
NovaStor 805-579-6700
ST. Bernard Software 619-676-2277
Sytron 508-898-0100
Windows NT Arcada 407-333-7500
Cheyenne 516-484-5110
Creata 909-595-8811
Microsoft 206-882-8080
NovaStor 805-579-6700
Avail Systems 303-444-4018
Windows NT Microsoft 206-882-8080
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