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Advanced Intelligent tape AIT (Advanced Intelligent Tape) technology. The SDX-420C/R drive achieves high data reliability through Read-After- Write, an additional level of Error Correction Code, and other features. The SDX-420C/R drive stores data on tape using a standard format called AIT and ALDC formats.
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. •...
Option Switches (DIP Switch) DIP Switch DIP Switch Positions Reserved (OFF) Reserved (OFF) Reserved (OFF) Reserved (OFF) Reserved (OFF) 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.
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Mounting Holes For 5.25" Half Height (SDX-420C/R) 15.6 0.5 mm [0.61" 0.02"] 18.4 0.5 mm [0.72" 0.02"] 35.9 0.5 mm 18.2 0.5 mm 4.7 0.5 mm [1.41" 0.02"] [0.72" 0.02"] [0.19" 0.02"] 92.71 mm 8 mm [3.65"] [0.31"] 4-3M 4-M3 6-M3(depth 2.5mm (0.10") max.)
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) Advanced Intelligent Tape BUSY TAPE STATUS BUSY TAPE STATUS...
LED Indication for Drive Status The LED indicators are defined as follows. State BUSY TAPE STATUS Activity Cartridge Other None None None None None Drive Loading/Unloading None Drive Loading/Unloading Write Protected None Loaded Cleaning Tape at EOM None Loaded None Loaded None IDE/Drive...
Using a Cleaning Cassette In case of SDX-420C/R, 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,...
Emergency Tape Removal Procedure Remove the drive from the chassis or enclosure to allow access to the bottom and right side of the drive. Remove the drive’s top cover. 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.
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Return the drive to Acer for repair. 3. Cassette Compartment Motor 2. Reel Motor 1. Loading Motor...
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tape guide surface tape guide surface detail A Cartridge 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).
Voltage Max Ripple Typical Maximum 5 V +/– 5 % 100 mVp-p 1.4 A 2.5 A SDX-420C/R 12 V +/– 10 % 150 mVp-p 0.45 A 1.2 A Suspended Particulate Less than 150 microgram/m Operating Based Sampling period 24 hours Discharge <...
Acer Contact For further information, please contact: http://csd.acer.com.tw/...
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AIT-1 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.
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3. Cassette Compartment Motor 2. Reel Motor 1. Loading Motor...