Sony SDX-870V Serie User manual

AIT Drive
2-659-606-23(1)
2005 Sony Corporation
AIT-3 Ex TAPE DRIVE
SDX-870V Series
AIT-2 Turbo TAPE DRIVE
SDX-570V Series
AIT-1 Turbo TAPE DRIVE
SDX-470V Series
User’s Guide

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incidental or consequential damages in
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performance or use of this document.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not expose
this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not
open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
Your AIT TAPE DRIVE is assigned a
Model No. SDX-870V, SDX-570V,
SDX-470V for regulatory compliance
certifications.
The number is indicated on the model
number label on your drive along with
the rated voltage and current.
Hinweis
Maschinenlärminformations-
Verordnung - 3. GPSGV, der höchste
Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB(A)
oder weniger gemäss EN ISO 7779.
ATTENTION
According to the EU Directives related
to product safety, EMC and R&TTE
the manufacturer of this product is
Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan
Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
The Authorised Representative is Sony
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger
Strasse 61,70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
For any service or guarantee matters
please refer to the addresses given in
separate service or guarantee
documents.
AUFMERKSAMKEIT
Im Sinne der EU Richtlinien bezüglich
Produktsicherheit, EMV und R&TTE
ist Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan
Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan der
Hersteller dieses Produktes.
Bevollmächtigter ist Sony
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger
Strasse 61, D-70327 Stuttgart. Für
Service oder Garantieangelegenheiten
wenden Sie sich bitte an die in
separaten Service oder
Garantiedokumenten angegebenen
Adressen.
European Union Restriction of
Hazardous Substances Directive
compliant.
Entspricht der Richtlinie der
Europäischen Union zur
Beschränkung der Verwendung
gefährlicher Stoffe.

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VORSICHT
Für Kunden in Deutschland
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.)
•Sony Corporation tímto
prohlašuje, že tento SDX-870V/
AIT Drive je ve shodě se
základními požadavky a dalšími
příslušnými ustanoveními
směrnice 1999/5/ES.
Podrobnosti lze získat na
následující URL:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
•Undertegnede Sony Corporation
erklærer herved, at følgende
udstyr SDX-870V/AIT Drive
overholder de væsentlige krav
og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv
1999/5/EF. For yderligere
information gå ind på følgende
hjemmeside:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
•Hierbij verklaart Sony
Corporation dat het toestel
SDX-870V/AIT Drive in
overeenstemming is met de
essentiële eisen en de andere
relevante bepalingen van richtlijn
1999/5/EG. Nadere informatie
kunt u vinden op:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
•Hereby, Sony Corporation,
declares that this SDX-870V/AIT
Drive is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC. For details, please
access the following URL:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
•
•Sony Corporation vakuuttaa
täten että SDX-870V/AIT Drive
tyyppinen laite on direktiivin
1999/5/EY oleellisten
vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien
direktiivin muiden ehtojen
mukainen. Halutessasi
lisätietoja, käy osoitteessa:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
•Par la présente Sony
Corporation déclare que
l’appareil SDX-870V/AIT Drive
est conforme aux exigences
essentielles et aux autres
dispositions pertinentes de la
directive 1999/5/CE. Pour toute
information complémentaire,
veuillez consulter l’URL suivante:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
•Hiermit erklärt Sony Corporation,
dass sich das Gerät SDX-870V/
AIT Drive in Übereinstimmung
mit den grundlegenden
Anforderungen und den übrigen
einschlägigen Bestimmungen
der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG
befindet. Weitere Informationen
erhältlich unter:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/

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•Με την παρούσα η Sony
Corporation δηλώνει τι
SDX-870V/AIT Drive
συµµορφώνεται προς της
ουσιώδεις απαιτήσεις και τις
λοιπές σχετικές διατάξεις της
οδηγίας 1999/5/ΕΚ.. Για
λεπτοµέρειες παρακαλούµε
πως ελένξετε την ακλουθη
σελίδα του διαδικτύου: http://
www.compliance.sony.de/
•Alulírott, Sony Corporation
nyilatkozom, hogy a(z)
SDX-870V/AIT Drive megfelel a
vonatkozó alapvető
követelményeknek és az 1999/5/
EC irányelv egyéb előírásainak.
További információkat a
következő weboldalon találhat:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
•Con la presente Sony
Corporation dichiara che questo
SDX-870V/AIT Drive è conforme
ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre
disposizioni pertinenti stabilite
dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Per
ulteriori dettagli, si prega di
consultare il seguente URL:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
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•Sony Corporation erklærer
herved at utstyret SDX-870V/AIT
Drive er i samsvar med de
grunnleggende krav og øvrige
relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/
EF. For flere detaljer, vennligst
se: http://
www.compliance.sony.de/
•Niniejszym Sony Corporation
oświadcza, że SDX-870V/AIT
Drive jest zgodne z
zasadniczymi wymaganiami oraz
innymi stosownymi
postanowieniami Dyrektywy
1999/5/WE. Szczegółowe
informacje znaleźć można pod
następującym adresem URL:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
•Sony Corporation declara que
este SDX-870V/AIT Drive está
conforme com os requisitos
essenciais e outras disposições
da Directiva 1999/5/CE. Para
mais informacoes, por favor
consulte a seguinte URL: http://
www.compliance.sony.de/
•Sony Corporation týmto
vyhlasuje, že SDX-870V/AIT
Drive spĺňa základné požiadavky
a všetky príslušné ustanovenia
Smernice 1999/5/ES.
Podrobnosti získate na
nasledovnej webovej adrese:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
•Sony Corporation izjavlja, da je
ta SDX-870V/AIT Drive v skladu
z bistvenimi zahtevami in
ostalimi relevantnimi določili
direktive 1999/5/ES. Za
podrobnosti vas naprošamo, če
pogledate na URL: http://
www.compliance.sony.de/

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
For your protection, please read these
safety instructions completely before
operating the appliance, and keep this
manual for future reference.
Carefully observe all warnings,
precautions and instructions on the
appliance, or the one described in the
operating instructions and adhere to
them.
USE
Power Sources – This unit should be
operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label.
If you are not sure of the type of
electrical power, consult your dealer or
local power company.
For the unit with a three-wire
grounding type ac plug:
If you are unable to insert the plug into
the outlet, contact your electrician to
have a suitable plug installed. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding plug.
AC Power cord: (for AC mains
operating unit only)
The AC power cord should have
appropriate safety approvals or
marking for the country in which the
equipment will be used. Consult your
dealer or local power company.
Cleaning – Unplug the unit from the
wall outlet before cleaning or
polishing it. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a cloth lightly dampened with
water for cleaning the exterior of the
unit.
Object and Liquid Entry – Never
push objects of any kind into the unit
through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out
parts that could result in a fire or
electric shock. Never spill liquid of
any kind on the unit.
•Por medio de la presente Sony
Corporation declara que el
SDX-870V/AIT Drive cumple con
los requisitos esenciales y
cualesquiera otras disposiciones
aplicables o exigibles de la
Directiva 1999/5/CE. Para mayor
información, por favor consulte el
siguiente URL: http://
www.compliance.sony.de/
•Härmed intygar Sony
Corporation att denna
SDX-870V/AIT Drive står I
överensstämmelse med de
väsentliga egenskapskrav och
övriga relevanta bestämmelser
som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/
EG. För ytterligare information
gå in på följande hemsida: http://
www.compliance.sony.de/

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INSTALLATION
Water and Moisture – Do not use
power-line operated units near water -
for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry
tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool, etc.
Power-Cord Protection – Route the
power cord so that it is not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them, paying
particular attention to the plugs,
receptacles, and the point where the
cord exits from the appliance.
Accessories – Do not place the unit on
an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table. The unit may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or an adult,
and serious damage to the unit. Use
only a cart stand tripod, bracket, or
table recommended by the
manufacturer.
Ventilation – The slots and openings
in the cabinet are provided for
necessary ventilation. To ensure
reliable operation of the unit, and to
protect it from overheating, these slots
and openings must never be blocked or
covered.
•Never cover the slots and openings
with a cloth or other materials.
•Never block the slots and openings
by placing the unit on a bed, sofa,
rug or other similar surface.
•Never place the unit in a confined
space, such as a bookcase, or built-
in cabinet, unless proper ventilation
is provided.
SERVICE
Damage Requiring Service – Unplug
the unit from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following
conditions:
•When the power cord or plug is
damaged or frayed.
•If liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the unit.
•If the unit has been exposed to rain
or water.
• If the unit has been subject to
excessive shock by being dropped,
or the cabinet has been damaged.
•If the unit does not operate normally
when following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those
controls that are specified in the
operating instructions. Improper
adjustment of other controls may
result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the
unit to normal operation.
•When the unit exhibits a distinct
change in performance - this
indicates a need for service.
Servicing – Do not attempt to service
the unit yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer to all servicing to qualified
service personnel.

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Contents
SDX-870V/SDX-570V/SDX-470V Tape Drive ...................................................... 8
Introduction .............................................................................................................. 9
Product Features ............................................................................................... 9
Precautions ..................................................................................................... 10
Installation .............................................................................................................. 12
Connectors...................................................................................................... 12
Option Switches (DIP Switch) ....................................................................... 13
Mounting Holes .............................................................................................. 15
Reconfiguring from 5.25" Model to 3.5" Model ............................................ 17
Orientation...................................................................................................... 18
Attaching and Removing the Dust Cover ............................................................... 19
Attaching the Dust Cover ............................................................................... 19
Removing the Dust Cover .............................................................................. 21
Operation ................................................................................................................ 22
Location of 3 LEDs ........................................................................................ 22
Drive Operation .............................................................................................. 23
Interface Implementation........................................................................................ 25
Supported ATA Commands ........................................................................... 25
Supported ATAPI Packet Commands ............................................................ 25
Specification ........................................................................................................... 26
Product Specifications .................................................................................... 26
Sony Contacts ......................................................................................................... 28

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SDX-870V/SDX-570V/SDX-470V Tape
Drive
The Sony SDX-870V/SDX-570V/SDX-470V drive is a high capacity data
storage device using Advanced Intelligent tape (AIT) technology. The
SDX-870V/SDX-570V/SDX-470V drive achieves high data reliability
through Read-After-Write, an additional level of Error Correction Code,
and other features.
The Sony SDX-870V/SDX-570V/SDX-470V drive stores data on tape
using a standard format called AIT (Advanced Intelligent Tape) and ALDC
formats.

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Introduction
Product Features
*Assuming a 2.6 : 1 compression ratio.
(The compression ratio varies according to the type of data.)
SDX-870V/SDX-570V/SDX-470V
The SDX-870V series drives have the following features:
•Supports reading and writing to data cartridges conforming to the
AIT-2 Turbo, AIT-3 and AIT-3 Ex formats.
•Supports reading from data cartridges conforming to the AIT-E Turbo,
AIT-1, AIT-1 Turbo and AIT-2 formats.
The SDX-570V series drives have the following features:
•Supports reading and writing to data cartridges conforming to the
AIT-E Turbo, AIT-1, AIT-1 Turbo, AIT-2 and AIT-2 Turbo formats.
The SDX-470V series drives have the following features:
•Supports reading and writing to data cartridges conforming to the
AIT-E Turbo, AIT-1 and AIT-1 Turbo formats.
Transfer Rate
(sustained)
18 MB/s uncompressed
(with AIT-3 Ex tape)
12 MB/s uncompressed
(with AIT-2 Turbo tape)
6 MB/s uncompressed
(with AIT-1 Turbo tape)
SDX-870V
SDX-570V
SDX-470V
Data Capacity
150 GB uncompressed
(with AIT-3 Ex 246 m tape)
390 GB compressed*
(with AIT-3 Ex 246 m tape)
80 GB uncompressed
(with AIT-2 Turbo 186 m tape)
208 GB compressed*
(with AIT-2 Turbo 186 m tape)
40 GB uncompressed
(with AIT-1 Turbo 186 m tape)
104 GB compressed*
(with AIT-1 Turbo 186 m tape)
Buffer
Memory
64 MB
24 MB
12 MB

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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 low to high
temperatures. 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 data cartridge before moving the drive. After
removing the drive from the computer, repack the drive into its original
packing.

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Useable Cartridges
The SDX-870V can be used with data cartridges marked with the AIT-E
Turbo (read only), AIT-1 Turbo (read only), AIT-2 Turbo, AIT-1 (read only),
AIT-2 (read only), AIT-3 or AIT-3 Ex logo.
The SDX-570V can be used with data cartridges marked with the AIT-E
Turbo, AIT-1 Turbo, AIT-2 Turbo, AIT-1 or AIT-2 logo.
The SDX-470V can be used with data cartridges marked with the AIT-E
Turbo, AIT-1 Turbo or AIT-1 logo.
Notes
•Be sure to use only the cartridges designed specifically for AIT.
•Do not use anything but AIT cartridges with this system, as doing so can
damage the AIT drive. Although commercially available 8 mm
videotapes resemble AIT cartridges in appearance, they have entirely
different specifications and cannot be used.

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Installation
Connectors
The following figures apply to the SDX-570V.
SATA Power
Connector (*1)
SATA Signal
Connector
Legacy Power
Connector (*2)
4 3 2 1
5V GND GND 12V
Caution
DO NOT USE both the SATA Power Connector (*1) and Legacy Power
Connector (*2) at the same time.
Using both connectors possible cause the system damage.

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Option Switches (DIP Switch)
DIP Switch Positions
Default
ON
OFF
12345678
DIP Switch
1Drive Mode (OFF)
2Drive Mode (OFF)
3Drive Mode (OFF)
4Drive Mode (OFF)
5Reserved (OFF)
6Periodic Cleaning Req (ON)
7DC Control (1) (ON)
8DC Control (2) (OFF)

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Cleaning Request Mode
Periodic cleaning requests can be enabled by a DIP switch.
ON
OFF
12345678
When switch 6 is ON, cleaning requests are enabled. When enabled, the
“CLEANING REQUEST” LED on the front panel lights after every 100
hours of operation.
When this LED lights, clean the drive with a cleaning cartridge.
Note
To maintain the drive in optimum condition in environments affected by dust and other
contaminants, we recommend keeping cleaning requests enabled.
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.
1Drive Mode
2Drive Mode
3Drive Mode
4Drive Mode
5Reserved
6Periodic Cleaning Req (ON)
7DC Control (1)
8DC Control (2)

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Mounting Holes
The following figures apply to the SDX-570V.
For 3.5" Standard Height
155.0 0.5mm [6.10" 0.02"]
90.0 0.3mm [3.54" 0.01"]
60.0 0.3mm [2.36" 0.01"]
70.0 0.3mm [2.76" 0.01"]
31.0 0.3mm [1.22" 0.01"]
21.0 0.3mm [0.83" 0.01"]
41.2 0.5mm
[1.62" 0.02"]
4.8 0.5mm
[0.19" 0.02"]
6-M3 (depth 2.5mm [0.10"] max.)
6-M3 (depth 2.5mm [0.10"] max.)
42.0 0.3mm [1.65" 0.01"]
94.0 0.5mm [3.70" 0.02"]
101.6 0.5mm [4.00" 0.02"]
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9.8 0.6 mm [0.39" 0.02"]
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8.3±0.5 mm (0.33±0.02 in)
96.1 mm (3.78 in)

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For 5.25" Half Height
79.2 0.3mm [3.12" 0.01"]
79.2 0.3mm [3.12" 0.01"]
47.5 0.3mm [1.87" 0.01"]
7.0mm [0.28"]
79.2 0.3mm [3.12" 0.01"]
47.5 0.3mm [1.87" 0.01"]
94.0 0.5mm [3.70" 0.02"]
21.8 0.5mm
[0.86" 0.02"]
41.2 0.5mm
[1.62" 0.02"]
9.9 0.5mm
[0.39" 0.02"]
139.6 0.5mm [5.50" 0.02"]
146.0 0.5mm [5.75" 0.02"]
149.0 0.5mm [5.87" 0.02"]
155.0 0.5mm [6.10" 0.02"]
70.0 0.3mm [2.76" 0.01"]
42.0 0.3mm [1.65" 0.01"]
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(5.75±0.02 in)
146±0.5 mm
(0.33±0.02 in)
8.3±0.5 mm
(3.78 in)
96.1 mm

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Reconfiguring from 5.25" Model to 3.5" Model
You can reconfigure the 5.25" model to the 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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Attaching and Removing the Dust
Cover
Attaching the Dust Cover
1Align the dust cover’s hinge clips (one on each side) with the
pins of the drive bezel.
•The dust cover should be positioned so that the magnets*on the
cover’s back face the drive bezel.
*This magnet does not affect the tape of the cartridge.
•Holding the dust cover at an angle as shown in the figure below, set
the hinge clips on top of the bezel pins, positioning them so that
they bracket the pins.

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2Press down at an angle on each side in turn until you hear
the hinge clips click into place.
Caution
Do not press the dust cover in horizontally from the front. Doing so
could cause the dust cover to break.
3Close the dust cover.
This completes attachment of the dust cover.