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3-860-829-04(1) DDS Tape Drive User’s Guide SDT-9000 Series 1997 Sony Corporation This document contains proprietary Contents information which is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. No part of this Introduction.......................................4 document may be photocopied, Product Features........................4 reproduced or translated to another Precautions................................5 language without prior written consent of Sony. Installation.........................................6 SCSI Connection/Setting the The information contained in this SCSI ID/Option Switches......6 document is subject to change without notice. Mounting Holes........................7 Remodeling from 5.25" Model to 3.5" Model.........................9 SONY MAKES NO WARRANTY Orientation...............................10 OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO Operation.........................................11 THIS DOCUMENT. Location of 3 LEDs.................11 LED Indication for Sony shall not be liable for error Drive Status.........................12 contained herein, indirect, special, Drive Operation.......................13 incidental or consequential damages in Emergency Cassette Removal connection with the furnishing, Procedure.............................14 performance or use of this document. Interface Implementation.................16 Supported SCSI Messages......16 VORSICHT Supported SCSI Commands....16 Specification....................................17 Diese Ausrüstung erfüllt die Europäischen EMC-Bestimmungen für Product Specifications.............17 die Verwendung in folgender / Third Party Support Contacts folgenden Umgebung(en): (In the USA) ...............................19 • Wohngegenden Sony Contacts..................................21 • Gewerbegebiete • Leichtindustriegebiete (Diese Ausrüstung erfüllt die Bestimmungen der Norm EN55022, Klasse B.) 2 SDT-9000 DDS-3 Tape Drive Conglatulation on your purchase of the Sony DDS-3 drive SDT-9000. This drive is a high capacity data storage device using 4mm DAT (Digital Audio Tape) technology. The SDT-9000 drive achieves high data reliability through Read-After-Write, an additional level of Error Correction Code, and other features. The Sony SDT-9000 drive stores data on tape using a standard format called DDS (Digital Data Storage), DDS-3, DDS-2, DDS-DC and DCLZ formats. These formats are used by many other DDS tape drive manufacturers, providing a broad range of compatible tape drives. The Sony SDT-9000 is fully READ and WRITE compatible with the DDS- 3, DDS-2, DDS and DDS-DC format tapes. 3 Introduction Product Features SDT-9000 (With Data Compression) Data Capacity 24 GB (typical)* Transfer Rate 2.4 MB/sec (typical)* (sustained) • Supported Formats: DDS-3, DDS-2, DDS, DDS-DC and DCLZ • High Burst Transfer Rate-5MB/sec Asynchronous 10MB/sec Synchronous • Large 2MB Buffer • 3.5" Standard Height, 5.25" Half Height • Embedded SCSI Interface • Supports Variable or Fixed Record Length • Supports SCSI-2 Sequential-access Devices Command Set • Read After Write (RAW) • Frame Rewrite Function • Three Levels of Error Correction Code (ECC) • Quick Search (200 times normal Read/Write speed) • Random Read • N-Group Write Option • Dual Partition Option • SCSI Disconnection/Arbitration * Assuming 2:1 compression. Actual capacity and transfer rate may vary since compression is depending upon data type. 4 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. Doing so may cause a malfunction. * Avoid exposing the drive to sudden changes from 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. * Do not turn off the drive while a tape is inside the drive. Transportation * Keep the original packing materials for possible future shipments of the drive. * Be sure to remove any tapes from drive prior to transportation. After removing the drive from the computer, repack the drive into its original packaging. 5 Installation SCSI Connection/Setting the SCSI ID/Option Switches Power Connector 4 3 2 1 5 V GND GND12 V SCSI ID SCSI ID 210DP.RT 0 1 SCSI 50 pin Connector 2 Jumpers (Non-shielded) 3 4 2 10 E Y DN R 56 SCSI ID SCSI ID SCSI ID DC DISABL SCSI PARIT RESERVEMINATOR O TOR POWE TeTPerrrmmov Piindoweadetror 2Po1w0erDP.RT R A E N 7 T RMI NPorotvided E T DC Disable SCSI Parity Terminator On Terminators 210DP.RT SCSI Parity 210DP.RT Terminators 210DP.RT Disabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Disabled Disabled Note : = CLOSED/Jumper = OPEN/Jumper not installed Don’t care 6 Mounting Holes For 3.5" Standard Height (SDT-9000) 3mm0 in) ±0.0.2 5( 21±0.3mm 60±0.3mm (0.83 in) (2.36 in) 3-M3 (depth 3mm) (depth 0.12 in) 90±0.3mm (3.54 in) m ±940.3mm(3.70 in) ±01.60.5m(4.00 in) 1 31±0.3mm 42±0.3mm 6-M3 (depth 3mm) (1.22 in) (1.65 in) 70±0.3mm (depth 0.12 in) (2.76 in) 3.8±0.5mm 146±0.5mm (0.15 in) (5.75 in) 90±0.3mm 3-M3 (depth 3mm) (3.54 in) 21±0.3mm 60±0.3mm (depth 0.12 in) (0.83 in) (2.36 in) m ±50.3mm(0.20 in) ±1.20.5m(1.62 in) 4 7 For 5.25" Half Height (SDT-9000/R) ±21.80.3mm(0.86 in) ±9.90.3mm(0.39 in) 47(.15.±807. 3inm)m 70(2±.7079.63(. 32min.±1)m02. 3inm)m 4-M3 31±0.3mm 42±0.3mm (1.22 in) (1.65 in) 6-M3 (depth 3mm) (depth 0.12 in) ±1490.5mm(5.87 in)±139.60.4mm(5.50 in)±940.3mm(3.70 in) ±1460.5mm(5.75 in) 50.7±0.3mm 79.2±0.3mm 4-M3 (2.00 in) (3.12 in) m m ±21.80.3m(0.86 in)±9.90.3m(0.39 in) 47(.15.±807. 3inm)m 79(.32.±102. 3inm)m 4-M3 m ±1.20.5m(1.62 in) 4 7±0.3mm (0.28 in) 8 Remodeling from 5.25" Model to 3.5" Model You can remodel the SDT-9000/R (5.25" model) to the SDT-9000 (3.5" model) yourself. 1 Remove the 2 screws for each side rail. 2 Take the side rail off. Side Rail (L) Side Rail (R) 9 Orientation 10° 10° 10° 10° 10° 10° ° 0 1 ° 0 1 10