Sony Sdt-9000 series User manual

3-860-829-04(1)

1997 Sony Corporation

DDS Tape Drive

SDT-9000 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

Mounting Holes........................7

Remodeling from 5.25" Model

to 3.5" Model .........................9

Orientation...............................10

Operation .........................................11

Location of 3 LEDs .................11

LED Indication for

Drive Status .........................12

Drive Operation.......................13

Emergency Cassette Removal

Procedure .............................14

Interface Implementation.................16

Supported SCSI Messages ......16

Supported SCSI Commands....16

Specification ....................................17

Product Specifications.............17

Third Party Support Contacts

(In the USA) ...............................19

Sony Contacts ..................................21

SDT-9000 DDS-3 Tape Drive

Conglatulation on your purchase of the Sony DDS-3 drive SDT-9000.

This drive is a high capacity data storage device using 4mm DAT (Digital

Audio Tape) technology. The SDT-9000 drive achieves high data

reliability through Read-After-Write, an additional level of Error

Correction Code, and other features.

The Sony SDT-9000 drive stores data on tape using a standard format

called DDS (Digital Data Storage), 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-9000 is fully READ and WRITE compatible with the DDS-

3, DDS-2, DDS and DDS-DC format tapes.

Introduction

Product Features

• Supported Formats: DDS-3, DDS-2, DDS, DDS-DC and DCLZ

• High Burst Transfer Rate- 5MB/sec Asynchronous

10MB/sec Synchronous

• Large 2MB 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 (200 times normal Read/Write speed)

• Random Read

• N-Group Write Option

• 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-9000

(With Data Compression)

24 GB (typical)*

2.4 MB/sec (typical)*

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.

Installation

SCSI Connection/Setting the SCSI ID/Option Switches

Terminator OnSCSI ParityDC Disable

SCSI ID

SCSI ID 2

SCSI ID 1

SCSI ID 0

DC DISABLE

SCSI PARITY

RESERVED

TERMINATOR ON

TERMINATOR POWER

Jumpers

Note :

= OPEN/Jumper not installed

= CLOSED/Jumper

Don’t care

Terminator Power

SCSI ID

Terminators

Disabled

Enabled

SCSI Parity

Enabled

Disabled

Term Power

Provided

Not

Provided

Terminators

Enabled

Disabled

SCSI 50 pin Connector

(Non-shielded)

12 V

GND

5 V

Power Connector

Mounting Holes

For 3.5" Standard Height (SDT-9000)

(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)

For 5.25" Half Height (SDT-9000/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

Remodeling from 5.25" Model to 3.5" Model

You can remodel the SDT-9000/R (5.25" model) to the SDT-9000 (3.5"

model) yourself.

1Remove the 2 screws for each side rail.

2Take the side rail off.

Side Rail (L)

Side Rail (R)

Orientation

10°10°

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

LED Indication for Drive Status

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

0.25 sec on / 0.25 sec off

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-9000 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.

Using a Cleaning Tape

The SDT-9000 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.

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.

4Continue the procedure until the tape is lifted out of the drive

mechanism and ejected.

5Return the drive to a service station for repair.

Interface Implementation

Supported SCSI Messages

Abort

Bus Device Reset

Command Complete

Disconnect

Extended Message

- Synchronous Data Transfer

Request

Identify (w/&w/o Disconnect)

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

Request Block Address

Request Sense

Reserve Unit

Rewind

Seek Block

Send Diagnostic

Space

Test Unit Ready

Verify

Write

Write Buffer

Write Filemarks

Specification

Product Specifications

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

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)

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.

Power Requirements

Voltage Max Ripple Current*

Tpical Maximum

5 V +/– 5 % 100 mVp-p 1.0 A 2.0 A

12 V +/– 10 % 100 mVp-p 0.21 A 0.7 A

*During Load/Unload

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)

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

Advanced Server

* All phone numbers listed are in the USA.

Add the country code (1) prior to those numbers when calling from

outside the USA.

Operating Systems

Backup Software Vendors Phone Numbers

Windows 95 NovaStor 805-579-6700

DEC Unix Cheyenne 516-484-5110

NovaStor 612-933-8790

Software Moguls 612-933-8790