Sony SDX-500 Series User manual

AIT Drive
Sony Corporation
Installation Manual
SDX-500 Series
Ver.2.0

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

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SDX-500 Tape Drive
The Sony SDX-500 series drive is a high capacity data storage device using Advanced
Intelligent tape (AIT) technology. The SDX-500 series drive achieves high data reliability
through Read-After-Write, an additional level of Error Correction Code, and other features.
The Sony SDX-500 series drive stores data on tape using a standard format called AIT
(Advanced Intelligent Tape) and ALDC formats.
VORSICHT
Diese Ausrüstung erfüllt die Europäischen EMC-Bestimmungen für die
Verwendung in folgender / folgenden Umgebung(en):
• Wohngegenden
• Gewerbegebiete
• Leichtindustriegebiete
(Diese Ausrüstung erfüllt die Bestimmungen der Norm EN55022, Klasse B.)

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Product Features
Introduction
SDX-500 series *
Data Capacity 50 G Byte capacity (with AIT-2 230m tape)
(approximately 100 G Byte to 150 G Byte with Data Compression )
Transfer Rate 6 M Byte/sec (with AIT-2 format)
(sustained) (approximately 12 M Byte/sec to 18 M Byte/sec with Data Compression)
*Data compression function is available with SDX-500C and 510C.
• Supported Format : AIT-1, AIT-2
• Not compatible with the DDS and EXABYTE format tapes
• Burst Transfer Rate –12 M Bytes/sec Asynchronous
–40 M Byte/sec Synchronous
• Large 10 M Byte Buffer Memory
• 3.5” form factor
• Embedded SCSI Interface
(ULTRA/WIDE and LVD/SE (single-ended) model (SDX-500C) or HVD model
(SDX-510C) are available)
• Supports Variable or Fixed Record Length
• Supports SCSI Disconnection/Arbitration
• Read After Write (RAW) On and Off selectable
• Read Retry On and Off selectable
• Frame Rewrite Function
• Three levels of Error Correction Code (ECC)
• High Speed search (120 times normal Read/Write speed)
• Random Read, Append Write

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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. It may cause malfunction.
• Avoid exposing the drive to sudden changes from a 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.
• Turning off the power to the drive while it is writing to tape may cause the tape to
become unreadable. All previously negotiated parameters will be lost, whenever
power to the drive is cycled.
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 packing.
Notice of SCSI Termination
• The SDX-500C conforms to the Microsoft PC97 standard which requires the
internal (naked) drive to be terminated with an external terminator.
Microsoft PC97 SCSI requirements
SCSI peripherals must not terminate the bus. Both internal and external cable ends
are instead terminated by plug-in connectors.
Terminator
68p cable
Host Computer
Wide SCSI
Example of SCSI set-up
This drive

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Installation
SCSI Connection/Setting the SCSI ID
SCSI 68pin Connector
5 V
Power Connector
1234
GND GND 12 V
Disable
Enable
Parity
Note :
=
= CLOSED/Jumper
Don’t care
OPEN/Jumper not
installed
Parity Disable
No Connection
SCSI ID 3 SCSI ID 2 SCSI ID 1 SCSI ID 0
Jumpers
SCSI ID
SCSI ID
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
2 1 0
P.O.
N.C.
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Parity Disable Jumper
Parity check function can be disabled by Jumper. Parity check is disabled while left end
jumper is installed. Parity generate function is always enabled.

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DIP Switch Positions
Data Compression Control DIP switch
Data compression can be selected by DIP switches. Data compression is enabled while
position 7 [DC Control (1)] is ON. Control by host can be disabled when position 8 [DC Control
(2)] is ON.
DIP Switch
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)
Option Switches ( DIP Switch )
ON
12345678

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Mounting Holes for 3.5" Standard Height (SDX-500C)
92.71mm (3.65 In)
3-M3 (depth 2.5mm)
(depth 0.10 In)
6-M3 (depth 2.5mm)
(depth 0.10 In)
4.7±0.5 mm
(0.185 In)
8 mm
(0.315 In)
94±0.3 mm
(3.70 In)
101.6±0.5 mm
(4.00 In)
5±0.3 mm
(0.20 In)
41.2±0.5 mm
(1.62 In)
90±0.3 mm
(3.54 In)
60±0.3 mm
(2.36 In)
21±0.3 mm
(0.83 In)
70±0.3 mm
(2.76 In)
42±0.3 mm
(1.65 In)
31±0.3 mm
(1.22 In)
155±0.5 mm
(6.10 In) 7.6±0.5 mm
(0.30 In)
7.4±0.5 mm
(0.29 In)

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Mounting Holes for 3.5" Standard Height (SDX-510C)
92.71mm (3.65 In)
3-M3 (depth 2.5mm)
(depth 0.10 In)
6-M3 (depth 2.5mm)
(depth 0.10 In)
4.7±0.5 mm
(0.185 In)
8 mm
(0.315 In)
94±0.3 mm
(3.70 In)
101.6±0.5 mm
(4.00 In)
5±0.3 mm
(0.20 In)
41.2±0.5 mm
(1.62 In)
90±0.3 mm
(3.54 In)
60±0.3 mm
(2.36 In)
21±0.3 mm
(0.83 In)
70±0.3 mm
(2.76 In)
42±0.3 mm
(1.65 In)
31±0.3 mm
(1.22 In)
170±0.5 mm
(6.69 In) 7.6±0.5 mm
(0.30 In)
7.4±0.5 mm
(0.29 In)

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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 indications (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
2
Advanced
Intelligent
Tape

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LED Indication for Drive Status
The LED indicators are defined as follows
STATE
BUSY TAPE STATUS Activity Cartridge Other
LED
None None None
SCSI None None
Drive Loading/Unloading None
Drive Loading/Unloading Write Protected
None Loaded
Loaded None
SCSI/Drive
Loaded None
Loaded
Write Protected
Loaded
Independent
Independent Loaded Error Rate Warning
Independent
Cleaning Request
Self Test Failure
Waiting for Reset
Waiting for Eject
***
*
****
****
****
*
*: Not defined
Cleaning Tape at EOM
None
SCSI
None
off on
2 pulses (0.25 sec on/0.5 sec off)
1 pulse (3.5 sec on/0.5 sec off)
1 pulse (0.25 sec on)
1 pulse (0.25 sec on/0.25 sec off)
*

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Drive Operation
Loading a Tape
Insert a cassette into the slot on the front panel with the arrow on the cassette pointing
towards the drive. As the cassette is inserted, the drive takes it and automatically loads it
into drive mechanism.
Unloading a Tape
The cassette can be removed from the SDX-500 either in response to a SCSI Unload
Command, or by pressing the eject bottom.
By pressing Eject button, the tape goes to BOP, the drive unthreads it, and ejects the
cassette from the slot.
Write-protecting a Tape
Cassettes can be write-protected by sliding the tab on the back of the cassette. In this
state, data can be read from the tape but not written onto it.
Using a Cleaning Cassette
In case of SDX-500 series, a cleaning function is built in the drive and hence, a periodic
cleaning using cleaning cassette such as other format requires is not necessary.
However, when the drive does not recover at the worst case, cleaning cassette is
recommended to use.
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.
AIT-1 AIT-2

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Emergency Tape Removal Procedure
1. Remove the drive from the chassis or enclosure to allow access to the bottom
and right side of the drive.
2. Remove the drive’s top cover.
3. Locate the small opening in the bottom of the drive and insert the tip of a precision
screwdriver so that the Threading motor shaft can be rotated.
4. Rotate the motor shaft counterclockwise to bring the threading mechanism back to
the initial position. (Refer to the photo-1 on the next page)
5. Before manual eject procedure, tape slack must be removed in order to prevent
tape damage. Press and rotate the gear mechanism located on the right side of
the drive clockwise to tighten the tape.
6. After the tape slack has been removed, turn the screw located on the right side of
the drive clockwise by a precision screwdriver until the tape cartridge is lifted out of
the drive mechanism and is ejected.
7. Return the drive to Sony for repair.
1. Loading Motor
2. Reel Motor
3. Cassette Compartment Motor

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Photo-1: The Initial Position of the Threading Mechanism
Caution:
Stop rotating the motor shaft immediately, when the guide B (see detail A of Photo-1) gets
to the area below the line C-C (This line is defined by 2 circular tape guide surfaces of the
cartridge). Otherwise the gear of the drive can be damaged.
detail A
B
CC
tape guide surface tape guide surface
A
Cartridge

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Interface Implementation
Supported SCSI Commands
Erase
Inquiry
Load/Unload
Locate
Log Sense
Log Select
Mode Select
Mode Sense
Prevent Allow Medium Removal
Read
Read Block Limits
Read Buffer
Read Position
Receive Diagnostic Result
Release Unit
Supported SCSI Messages
Abort Message Parity Error
Bus Device Reset Message Reject
Command Complete No Operation
Disconnect Restore Pointers
Extended Message Save Data Pointer
- Synchronous Data Transfer Request
- Wide Data Transfer Request
Identify ( w/&w/o Disconnect )
Ignore Wide Residue
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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Specification
Product Specifications
Dimensions
Depth 155.0 mm ( 6.1 in )
Width 101.6 mm (4.0 in )
Height 41.2 mm (1.62 in)
Acoustic Noise
Streaming Write/Read 35 db (A)
Insert/Eject 60 db (A)
Note: The sound-meter on (A) scale is located 1 m
infrontofthecenterof the drive front panel.
Shock
No Data Loss
Half Sine
Performance
5 G Peak 3 ms
3 axes, 3 directions
*Interval 10 seconds
No Device Damage
Half Sine
90 G Peak 3 ms
(30 G Peak 11 ms)
3 axes, 3 directions
*Interval 10 seconds
Operating
Non-Operating
Operating
Non-Operating (mech.)
Non-Operating (tape)
5˚C to 40˚C ( T < 10˚C/h)
– 40˚C to 70˚C ( T < 20˚C/h)
– 40˚C to 45˚C ( T < 20˚C/h)
Non-Operating (mech.)
Non-Operating (tape) 20 to 80% RH ( T < 30˚C/h)
20 to 80% RH, non-condensing
Maximum wet bulb temperature = 26˚C
5 to 95% RH ( T < 30˚%/h)
Operating
Humidity
Temperature and Humidity Range
Temperature
Operating 0 to 10,000 feet
Altitude
Vibration
Swept Sine 5 to 500 Hz
*0.25 G Peak 1 Octave/min
Non-Operating Swept Sine 5 to 500 Hz *0.5 G Peak 1 Octave/min.
3 axes, 3 directions
Operating
SDX-500C
(A) curve weight
170.0 mm ( 6.7 in )
101.6 mm (4.0 in )
41.2 mm (1.62 in)
SDX-510C

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Power Requirements
Current
Typical Maximum
100 mVp-p 1.5 A 2.5 A
Voltage Max Ripple
150 mVp-p 0.4 A 1.2 A
Suspended Particulate
Operating
EMC
EN55022/94+EN55022 A1/95 class B
Discharge
Voltage < 15 kV: No operation failure < 20 kV: No drive damage
Air-cooling Requirement
< 40 ˚C
Clean air flow is recommended to minimize the possibility of
data loss.
Surrounding temperature
Less than 150 microgram/m3
Based Sampling period 24 hours
Radiated/Conducted
5V +/– 5%
12 V +/– 10%
ESD
100 mVp-p 1.6 A 2.5 A
150 mVp-p 0.4 A 1.2 A
5V +/– 5%
12 V +/– 10%
Model
SDX-500C
SDX-510C

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Sony Contacts
For further information, please contact:
Sony Electronics Inc., Technical Support
3300 Zanker Road San Jose, CA95134, 1940. USA
TEL: [phone]
Sony Corporation, Tape Streamer Marketing Section
Data Strage Sales & Marketing Dept
Computer Peripherals Marketing Division
Electronic Devices Marketing Group
Gotenyama Hills, 4-7-35, Kitashinagawa, Shinagawa-Ku, Tokyo, 140-0001 Japan
TEL: 81- (0) 3-5448-2289 FAX: 81- (0) 3-5448-7902
Sony of Canada Ltd., Computer and Personal Information Division
405 Gordon Baker Road, Willowdale, Ontario, Canada M2H 2S6 S
TEL: [phone] or (1) 800-961-7669
FAX: [phone] or (1) 800-263-2244
Sony International (Europa) GmbH CPCE PMS
Europa Formum Dornach Humboldt Strasse 8 D-85609
Aschheim Bei München Germany
TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Sony International (Singapore) Ltd.
Sony Electronics Devices (Singapore)
10 Hoo Chiang Road #23-00 Keppel Towers, Singapore 089315
TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Sony Electronics Devices (Hong Kong) Limited
25/F Tower II, The Gateway, 25 Canton Road, TST, Kowloon, Hong Kong
TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Sony Comércio e Indústria Ltda.
Rua Inocéncio Tobias, 125-Parte-Parque Industrial Thomas Edson-Barra
Funda, CEP01144-000, São Paulo -SP-Brasil
TEL: [phone] to 6598 FAX: [phone]
Web site: www.sonybrasil.com
Sony (Australia) Ltd., Information Technology Products Division
A.C.N. 001 215 354
33-39 Talavera Road, North Ryde, N.S.W. 2113, Australia
TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone] A.C.N. 001 215 354
Sony Chile Ltda
Av. Kennedy 8017, Las Condes, Santiago, Chile
TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone]

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