Sony SDT-7000 Series User manual

SONV
Installation Manual
SDT-7000 Series
Ver.1.0
January, 1996
DDS Tape Drive
Sony Corporation

Table of Contents
Introduction 2
Product Features 2
Precautions 3
Installation 4
SCSI Connection / Setting the SCSI ID / Option Switches 4
Mounting Holes 5, 6
Orientation 7
Operation 8
Location of 3 LEDs 8
LED Indication for Drive Status 9
Drive Operation 10,11
Interface Implementation 12
Supported SCSI Messages 12
Supported SCSI Commands 12
Specification 13
Product Specifications 13,14
Third Party Support Contacts 15,16
Sony Contacts 17

SDT-7000 DDS-2 Tape Drive
The Sony SDT-7000 drive is a high capacity data storage device using 4mm DAT (Digital Audio
Tape) technology. The SDT-7000 drive achieves high data reliability through Read-After-Write,
an additional level of Error Correction Code, and other features.
The Sony SDT-7000 drive stores data on tape using a standard format called DDS (Digital Data
Storage), DDS-2, DDS-DC and DCLZ formats. These formats are used by numerous other DDS tape
drive manufacturers, providing a broad range of compatible tape drives.
The Sony SDT-7000 is fully READ and WRITE compatible with the DDS-2 and DDS format
tapes.
1

Introduction
Product Features
SDT-7000
(With Data Compression)
Data Capacity
8 GB to 16 GB (Approx.)
Transfer Rate
(sustained)
1556 to 3111 KB/sec (Approx.)
• Supported Formats: DDS, DDS-2, DDS-DC and DCL2
• High Burst Transfer Rate- 5MB/sec Asynchronous
10MB/sec Synchronous
• Large 1 MB Buffer
• 3.5" Standard Height, 5.25" Half Height
• Embedded SCSI Interface
• 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 (100 times normal ReadA/Vrite speed)
• Random Read
• N-Group Write Option
• Dual Partition Option
• SCSI Disconnection/Arbitration
2

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 to
occur.
* 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 the tape is in the drive.
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 packaging.
3

Installation _ _
SCSI Connection/Setting the SCSI ID/Option Switches
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5V GND GND 12V
Power Connector
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4

Mounting Holes for 3.5" Standard Height
5

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
□ □□ □
EJECT