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- Page 1 4-671-481-12(1) AIT Drive User’s Guide AIT-3 TAPE DRIVE AITi260 AIT-2 TAPE DRIVE AITi130 AIT-1 TAPE DRIVE AITi90 2002 Sony Corporation...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO Orientation ....... 12 THIS DOCUMENT. Operation ......... 13 Location of 3 LEDs Sony shall not be liable for error (AITi260) ......13 contained herein, indirect, special, Location of 3 LEDs incidental or consequential damages in (AITi130/AITi90) .... - Page 3 AITi260, AITi130, and AITi90 drives achieve high data reliability through Read-After-Write, an additional level of Error Correction Code, and other features. The Sony AITi260, AITi130, and AITi90 drives store data on tape using standard formats called AIT (Advanced Intelligent Tape) and ALDC formats.
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Page 4: Introduction
The AITi260 is an internal AIT drive unit that uses data cartridges conforming to the AIT-3 format. The AITi130 is an internal AIT drive unit that uses data cartridges conforming to the AIT-2 format. The AITi90 is an internal AIT drive unit that uses data cartridges conforming to the AIT-1 format. The AITi260 supports AIT-1, AIT-2, and AIT-3 formats. -
Page 5: Precautions
• Read/Write operation is available with AIT-1 and AIT-2 formats. The AIT Drive Unit AITi90 has the following features: • The Advanced Intelligent Tape format provides a huge data storage capacity on AIT-1 data cartridges. • Read After Write Function and third-level error correction code guarantee high data reliability. -
Page 6: Scsi Termination
• Always remove the tape before moving the drive. After removing the drive from the computer, repack the drive into its original packing. SCSI Termination The AITi260, AITi130, and AITi90 conform to the Microsoft PC97 standard which requires the internal (naked) drive to be terminated with an internal terminator. -
Page 7: Installation
Installation SCSI Connection/Setting the SCSI ID SCSI ID SCSI ID SCSI 68pin Connector Jumpers Power Connector GND GND 12 V Parity Disable Enable Note : = CLOSED/Jumper OPEN/Jumper not installed Don’t care Parity Disable Jumper Parity check function can be disabled by Jumper. Parity check is disabled while left end jumper is installed. -
Page 8: Option Switches (Dip Switch)
Option Switches (DIP Switch) DIP Switch DIP Switch Positions Reserved (OFF) Reserved (OFF) Reserved (OFF) Reserved (OFF) Terminator Power (ON) Reserved (OFF) DC Control (1) (ON) DC Control (2) (OFF) 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. -
Page 9: Mounting Holes
Mounting Holes For 3.5" Standard Height (AITi260/AITi130/AITi90) 3-M3 (depth 2.5mm (0.10 in) max.) 6-M3 (depth 2.5mm (0.10 in) max.) 94.0 mm (3.70 in) 5.0 mm (0.20 in) 101.6 mm (4.00 in) 41.2 mm (1.62 in) - Page 10 For 5.25" Half Height (AITi260/AITi130/AITi90) 146.0 mm (5.75 in) 4-M3 4-M3 6-M3 (depth 2.5mm max.) (depth 0.10 in max.) 9.9 mm (0.39 in) 21.8 mm (0.86 in) 139.6 mm 41.2 mm (5.5 in) (1.62 in) 149.0 mm (5.87 in)
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Page 11: Remodeling From 5.25" Model To 3.5" Model
Remodeling from 5.25" Model to 3.5" Model You can remodel the 5.25" model to the 3.5" model yourself. Remove the 2 screws for each side rail. Take the side rail off. Side Rail (L) Side Rail (R) -
Page 12: Orientation
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Page 13: Operation
Operation Location of 3 LEDs (AITi260) There are three LED indications (Tape Motion, Cleaning Request, Replace Tape) and an EJECT button on the front panel of the unit. Front Panel (for 3.5" Standard Height) Advanced Intelligent Tape TAPE CLEANING REPLACE MOTION REQUEST TAPE... -
Page 14: Location Of 3 Leds (Aiti130/Aiti90)
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) (AITi130) BUSY TAPE STATUS Front Panel (for 3.5" Standard Height) (AITi90) Advanced Intelligent Tape BUSY TAPE... -
Page 15: Led Indication For Drive Status
LED Indication for Drive Status The LED indicators are defined as follows. State BUSY TAPE STATUS Activity Cartridge Other None None None SCSI None None Drive Loading/Unloading None Drive Loading/Unloading Write Protected None Loaded Cleaning Tape at EOM None Loaded None SCSI Loaded... -
Page 16: Drive Operation
Using a Cleaning Tape A cleaning function is built into the AITi260, AITi130, and AITi90 so the use of a cleaning cartridge is not needed. If however the drive experiences excessive errors, the use of a cleaning cartridge is recommended. -
Page 17: Interface Implementation
Interface Implementation 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 Supported SCSI Commands Report Luns... -
Page 18: Specification
Specification Product Specifications Dimensions 3.5" 5.25" Height 41.2 mm (1.62 in) 41.2 mm (1.62 in) Width 101.6 mm (4.0 in) 146 mm (5.75 in) Depth 155.0 mm (6.1 in) 155 mm (6.1 in) Mass 3.5" 750 g 5.25" 1020 g Temperature and Humidity Range Temperature Operating... -
Page 19: Power Requirements
Maximum 5 V +/– 5 % 100 mVp-p 1.5 A 2.5 A 12 V +/– 10 % 150 mVp-p 0.4 A 1.2 A AITi90 Current Voltage Max Ripple Typical Maximum 5 V +/– 5 % 100 mVp-p 1.3 A 2.5 A 12 V +/–... -
Page 20: Third Party Support Contacts (In The Usa)
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 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 Arcada 407-333-7500 Cheyenne 516-484-5110 Columbia Data Products... - Page 21 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 Work Station Solutions 603-880-0080 SUN Unix Legato 415-812-6000 NovaStor 818-707-9900 Software Moguls 612-933-8790 Sun Soft 310-348-8649 Work Station Solutions 603-880-0080 Solaris Unix Cheyenne 516-484-3150...
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Page 22: Sony Contacts
FAX: (416) 499-8541 Sony Computer Peripherals & Compornents Europe URL: http://www.sonyisstorage.com/ Electronics Devices Marketing (Singapore) (A division company of Sony Electronics (S) Pte. Ltd.) Enterprise Storage Solutions Dept. 2 International Business Park, #01-10 Tower One, The Strategy, Singapore 609930 TEL:65-6544-8000 FAX:65-6544-7390 Sony Corporation of Hong Kong Ltd. - Page 23 Sony Corporation of Hong Kong Ltd. Shanghai Rep. Office 44F., HSBC Tower, 101 Yin Cheng East Road, Pudong, New Area, Shanghai, P.R.C. Postcode 200120 TEL: 86-21-6841-3222 FAX: 86-21-6841-0280 Sony Brasil Ltda. Rua Inocéncio Tobias, 125-BlocoA, CEP01144-000, São Paulo -SP-Brasil TEL: (55) 11-3824-6586 to 6598 FAX: (55) 11-3611-9064 URL: http://www.sonybrasil.com...