User manual FREECOM TAPEWARE AIT-260I

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] 9 Jumper Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Option Switches (DIP Switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Mounting Holes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Reconfiguring from 5. 25" Model to 3. 5" Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Attaching and Removing the Dust Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Attaching the Dust Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Removing the Dust Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Location of 3 LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Drive Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Interface Implementation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Supported ATA Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Supported ATAPI Packet Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Sony Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 5 SDX-460V/SDX-260V Tape Drive The Sony SDX-460V/SDX-260V drive is a high capacity data storage device using Advanced Intelligent tape (AIT) technology. The SDX-460V/ SDX-260V drive achieves high data reliability through Read-After-Write, an additional level of Error Correction Code, and other features. The Sony SDX-460V/SDX-260V drive stores data on tape using a standard format called AIT (Advanced Intelligent Tape) and ALDC formats. 6 Introduction Product Features SDX-460V Data Capacity 40 GB uncompressed (with AIT-1 Turbo 186 m tape) 104 GB compressed* (with AIT-1 Turbo 186 m tape) 6 MB/s uncompressed SDX-260V 20 GB uncompressed (with AIT-E Turbo 98 m tape) 52 GB compressed* (with AIT-E Turbo 98 m tape) 6 MB/s uncompressed Transfer Rate (sustained) * Assuming a 2. 6 : 1 compression ratio. (The compression ratio varies according to the type of data. ) · Supported Format : AIT-E Turbo, AIT-1 Turbo and AIT-1 (SDX-460V) : AIT-E Turbo (SDX-260V) · Burst Transfer Rate 100 MB/s Ultra DMA (mode 5) · Large 12 MB Buffer Memory · 3. 5" Standard Height, 5. 25" Half Height · ATA/ATAPI-6 Interface · Frame Rewrite Function · Three levels of Error Correction Code (ECC) · High Speed search (120 times normal Read/Write speed) · Random Read, Append Write 7 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. · Avoid exposing the drive to sudden changes from a low to high in temperature. [. . . ] 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 Sony Australia Ltd. , Information Technology Products Division P. O. Box 377, NSW 1670, Australia TEL: 1800-226-429 FAX: (61) 2-9870-8564 A. C. N. [. . . ]