Sony SDT-S9000/BM User manual

SDT-S9000/BM
DDS Drive Unit
3-860-267-12(1)
User’s Guide

Sony Corporation Printed in Japan 1997
SDT-S9000/BM
DDS Drive Unit
User's Guide

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Safety Regulations
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial
number in the space provided below.
Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product.
Model No. Serial No.
Information
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved
in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
WARNING
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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NOTICE
THIS NOTICE IS APPLICABLE FOR USA AND CANADA ONLY.
If shipped to USA, use the UL LISTED power cord specified below for
220-240 V operation.
If shipped to CANADA, use the CSA CERTIFIED power cord specified
below for 220-240 V operation.
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER POWER CORD
Plug Cap Tandem blade with ground pin.
(NEMA 6-15P Configuration)
Cord Type SVT or SJT, three 16 or 18 AWG wires.
Length Maximum 14.7 feet (4.5m)
Rating Minimum 10A, 250 V
NOTICE
This notice is applicable for countries other than USA and Canada.
In the countries other than USA and Canada, use the power cord set
approved by the appropriate testing organization for the specific countries
where this unit is to be used.

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English
Table of Contents
How to Use this Guide ...................................................................... 5
Part 1
Introduction
About DDS Drives ............................................................................. 6
Features....................................................................................................6
Usable Cartridges ....................................................................................7
System Components ................................................................................ 7
Part Names and Functions ............................................................... 8
Front Panel...............................................................................................8
Rear Panel .............................................................................................. 10
Part 2
Preparation
Supplied Items................................................................................. 11
Interconnections ............................................................................. 12
SCSI ID Setting ................................................................................ 13
Configuration Switches Setting ..................................................... 13
Part 3
Operation
How to use the DDS Drive .............................................................. 15
Cartridge Removal................................................................................. 16
Taking Care of the Drive ................................................................. 17
Safety Considerations ............................................................................ 17
Avoiding Damage .................................................................................. 17
Taking Care of Cartridges............................................................... 19
Use Precautions ..................................................................................... 19
Storage Precautions ............................................................................... 19
Head Cleaning ................................................................................. 20
How to Clean ......................................................................................... 20
Specifications(SDT-S9000/BM) ...................................................... 21
Third Party Support Contact (In the USA) .....................................22
Appendix
Part 4
Care and
Maintenance

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How to Use this Guide
This Guide describes the DDS Drive Unit SDT-S9000/BM , and how to take
care of it. Please read it carefully before using the unit, and keep it handy for
future reference.
The Guide consists of four parts, plus the specifications. Refer to the parts
that relate to your use of the drive.
Part 1 describes the features of the drive, its system components, and the
name and function of each part.
Part 2 describes the necessary connections between the drive and the host
computer. If other SCSI devices are being used, you may need to change the
SCSI ID setting. Read this part if you are installing the drive.
Part 3 describes how to use the drive, including how to turn it on, and how to
insert and remove cartridges. Read this part if you are going to operate the
drive.
Part 4 describes how to take care of the drive and cartridges, and how to
clean the drive heads. Read this part before using the drive.
The Specifications appendix provides the major specifications of the SDT-
S9000/BM.

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Part 1. Introduction
About DDS Drives
The SDT-S9000/BM is an external DDS drive unit that uses data cartridges
conforming to the DDS-3 format and DDS-2 format. The SDT-S9000/BM
supports DDS-1, DDS-2 and DDS-3 formats.
Features
The DDS Drive Unit SDT-S9000/BM has the following features:
• The Digital Data Storage format provides a huge data storage capacity on
DDS-1/DDS-2/DDS-3 data cartridges.
• Read After Write Function and third-level error correction code guarantee
high data reliability.
• Data Compression provides 24 gigabytes of storage on a 125 m tape-length
cartridge.*1
The native capacity is 12 gigabytes of storage on a 125 m tape-length
cartridge.
• Stored data are automatically checked for compression.
• The SCSI-2 (ANSI SCSI-2 X3T9.2/86-109 REV.10C) interface is fully
supported for host computer access.
• Read/Write operation is available with both DDS-1, DDS-2 and DDS-3
format.
• Automatic Super Head Cleaner
*1 This is assuming 2 : 1 compression ratio.
The degree of data compression attained while recording data varies according to system
environment and data type.

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Useable Cartridges
Data cartridges used with the SDT-S9000/BM must be marked with the
DDS-1, DDS-2 or DDS-3 logo.
DDS-3 Logo DDS-2 Logo DDS-1 logo
CAUTION:
Be sure to use only the cartridges designed specifically for DDS (do not use
DAT cartridges for music).
System Components
The SDT-S9000/BM connects to the host computer via a SCSI-2 interface.
SDT-S9000/BM
(This Device) Peripheral Devices
Host Computer
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Part Names and Functions
Front panel
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2
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6
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POWER BUSY TAPE STATUS EJECT
1DDS Data Cartridge Receptacle
See page 15 for information on inserting and removing a DDS data
cartridge.
2EJECT Button
Push to remove a data cartridge from the drive.
3STATUS Indicator
Lights when an inserted cartridge is write-protected. This indicator also
lights under the following conditions:
Drive needs cleaning: repeating long-on, short-off
blinking.
End of Tape during cleaning: repeating blinking (same on-off
interval).
Drive Malfunctioning: repeating short-on (once or twice),
long-off blinking.
4TAPE Indicator
When a DDS cartridge is installed, this indicator lights. This also lights
under the following conditions:
Inserting and removing repeated blinking (same on-off
a cartridge: interval).
Cartridge deteriorated: alternating long-short blinking.
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5BUSY Indicator
Lights when data is being transferred through the SCSI interface. This
indicator also lights under the following conditions:
Drive is reading or writing repeated blinking (same on-off
normally: interval).
6POWER Indicator
Lights while the drive is on.
7POWER Switch
Press to turn the drive on or off.
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Rear Panel
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234
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SCSI CONNECTOR
AC IN
SCSI ID GND
1AC IN Connector
Connect the supplied power cable here.
2GND (Ground) Terminal
Connect the ground terminals of other devices to the unit's frame ground.
3Rotary Selector Switch
SCSI ID selector.
4Cooling Fan
5SCSI Connector
Connects to the SCSI bus connector of the host computer or another
SCSI peripheral.
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Part 2. Preparation
After you confirm that you have all of the required accessories for your
installation, connect the drive to the host computer, and select the SCSI ID
with the rotary switch on the rear panel.
Supplied Items
When you first open the box, make sure it contains the following items.
Contact your supplier if anything is missing or broken.
• DDS Drive Unit
• Power Cable (External only)
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Interconnections
The SCSI bus allows connection of up to seven peripherals to the host
computer. Use a SCSI cable with a full-pitch connector.
Precautions
• Switch off the host computer and peripherals before connecting the SCSI
cable.
• Make sure the SCSI connectors are pressed tightly together.
• If this unit is the last (or only) device on the SCSI bus, make sure to connect
a SCSI bus terminator to the open connector.
• The total length of the SCSI cable(s) between the host computer and the last
device should be less than 6 meters.*1
SCSI CONNECTOR
AC IN
SCSI ID GND
*1 When using high-speed data transfer with the SDT-S9000/BM, it is recommended that total
length of the SCSI cable not exceed 3m.
Part 2. Preparation
AC power

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SCSI ID Setting
The SCSI ID is set by the rotary switch on the rear panel. Press the + or -
buttons to move the number up or down, respectively.
As shipped from the factory, the SCSI ID is set to 0. Press the switch buttons,
if necessary, to select the SCSI ID number you require.
Precautions
• The SCSI ID must be different from IDs of the other peripherals on the
SCSI bus.
• As shipped from the factory, SCSI parity is enabled and Term power is ON.
Since the terminating resistor inside the drive is disabled, a SCSI bus
terminator must be connected to the SCSI bus before use.
• Before changing the SCSI ID setting, be sure to turn off the power with the
POWER switch on the front panel.
Configuration Switches Setting *1
Sony SDT-S9000/BM has a set of configuration switches located on its
bottom side. These drives can be made ready to run in major workstations by
setting the configuration switches as shown in the following table.
*1 with the SDT-S9000/BM
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SDT-S9000/BM Configuration Switch Settings for Unix *
System Configuration
Host Unix SW Setting
PC-based WS SCO Unix
Xenix
Digital WS
Sun WS Solaris 2.X
Sun WS Sun OS 4.1.X
IBM RS/6000 WS AIX
IBM RS/6000 WS AIX
HP WS HP-UX
SGI WS IRIX
* To be supported by the firmware ver.1260 or higher.
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Part 3. Operation
Part 3. Operation
This section describes how to use the DDS drive, and how to handle data
cartridges.
How to use the DDS Drive
1Press the POWER switch on the front panel.
The POWER indicator should light, and the STATUS, BUSY and TAPE
indicators should blink as the self-test is performed.
2When the three indicators stop blinking, you can insert a data cartridge as
shown below. The TAPE indicator will blink, and if the cartridge is write-
protected, the STATUS indicator will light.
3Computer software controls the reading and writing of tapes. While
reading or writing, the BUSY indicator blinks.

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Cartridge Removal
Press the EJECT button.
The cartridge ejects automatically.
Caution
Do not push the EJECT button while the BUSY indicator is blinking: to do so
may destroy data on the tape.
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Part 4. Care and Maintenance
Part 4. Care and Maintenance
Taking Care of the Drive
Safety Considerations
■Power • Be sure to use only 100-240 V AC.
• Avoid plugging into the same outlet as high-current equipment like copiers
or shredders.
■Power Cable Precautions
• Do not crush the cable or place heavy items on it. If the cable insulation
appears worn or broken, do not use the cable.
• Always unplug the cable by holding the plug: never pull the cable itself, as
it will break.
• If the drive is not being used for a long time, unplug the cable from the
outlet.
Avoiding Damage
■Avoid shock and vibration
Intense shock, such as from dropping the drive, will damage it.
■Environmental considerations
Do not store or use the drive in locations subject to:
• high humidity • excessive dust
• high temperature • intense vibration
• direct sunlight • sudden changes in temperature
■Proper ventilation To avoid overheating, install the drive where it will have free air circulation
around the case, and do not cover it during operation. The drive can
malfunction if the internal temperature rises too high.
■Avoid sudden changes in temperature
If the drive is moved from a cool place to a warm place, or if the room
temperature suddenly rises, moisture may condense inside the case. After a
sudden change in temperature, wait at least one hour before turning the drive
on. If the drive is turned on with condensation inside, and a cartridge is
installed, the drive or the tape can be damaged.

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■Abnormal occurrences
If the drive behaves abnormally, or if it begins to smell or smoke,
immediately unplug it from the wall outlet and contact your supplier for
assistance.
■Cabinet cleaning Wipe the cabinet with a soft dry cloth. For heavy dirt, wipe with a soft cloth
moistened with a gentle liquid soap, then wipe again with a soft dry cloth. Do
not use alcohol, paint thinner, bug sprays or other volatile solvents, as they
can damage the finish.
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Part 4. Care and Maintenance
Taking Care of Cartridges
Use Precautions
• Avoid heavy vibration and dropping.
• The shutter on the face of the cartridge is opened automatically when it is
inserted into the drive. Do not open the shutter by hand, as touching the tape
may damage it.
• The cartridge was carefully aligned during assembly at the factory. Please
do not try to open it or take it apart.
• The write-protect switch on the face of the cartridge prevents the tape from
being written to or accidentally erased. If you do not need to write to the
tape, move this switch to the write-protect position (in the direction of the
arrow).
Using your fingernail, push the switch in the
direction of the arrow to protect the tape from
writing or accidental erasure.
Return the switch to its original position to
re-enable writing.
• In case of a sudden change in temperature, condensation may interfere with
reading and writing to a tape.
• Avoid unnecessary insertion and removal of cartridges if you do not need to
write or read a tape.
• When finished using the drive, remove the cartridge.
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 humid locations.
• Do not place cartridges on the dashboard or in a storage tray in a car.