User manual SONY SAITE1300-S

[. . . ] Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. The model and serial numbers are on a label on the bottom of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. These numbers provide specific information about your S-AIT Tape Drive Unit and will be very helpful if you have to contact technical support. [. . . ] â· If the SAITe1300-S is the last or only device on the SCSI bus, make sure that you connect the supplied terminator to the open connector. â· Make sure that the SCSI connectors are securely connected. â· With LVD (Low Voltage Differential) SCSI, make the total length of the SCSI cable (internal and external) connecting the host computer and the device at the end of the SCSI bus shorter than 12 m (39. On an LVD bus with a single device, make this length shorter than 25 m (82 ft. Make sure that the host computer and the SAITe1300-S are off. When the SAITe1300-S is one of several devices on the SCSI bus When connecting or disconnecting a SCSI cable to SCSI devices (including the SAITe1300-S), turn off all the SCSI devices. Connect the SCSI cable to the next device on the SCSI bus, connect the terminator to the last device on the bus, then issue the host command to resume operation. The total length of the SCSI cables between the host computer and the last device should be less than 12 m (39. If the SAITe1300-S is the last device on the SCSI bus, make sure that you connect the supplied terminator to the open connector. When you are done, proceed to "Configuring the S-AIT Tape Drive Unit to the Host" on page 30. The SAITe1300-F is equipped with an interface that complies with the Fibre Channel standards with the following specifications. Use an optical fiber cable with the following specifications. If your interface and optical fiber cable are different types, the unit may not operate correctly when connected. â· Turn off the unit when connecting or disconnecting a cable to the fibre channel connector. Never touch the fibre channel connector of the unit when the unit is on. To configure the unit for use, refer to the documentation of the host computer and software. This chapter describes how to turn the unit on and off, as well as how to insert and eject cartridges. Press the power switch on the front panel. The POWER indicator lights green and the unit starts. Then four status indicators change as follows as the unit is starting. â· All the indicators light green for about half a second. â· They then repeatedly flash yellow form left to right for about 3 seconds, indicating that the unit is performing a self-diagnostic. [. . . ] If the unit is moved from a cool to a warm place, or if the room temperature suddenly rises, moisture may condense inside the case. After a sudden change in temperature, wait at least one hour before turning on the unit. Turning on the unit with condensation inside and inserting a cartridge may damage the tape or the unit. If the unit behaves abnormally, or it begins to smell or smoke, unplug it immediately from the power outlet and contact your Sony service center. [. . . ]