User manual SONY SDXD700C

[. . . ] 0-255-268-11(1) SDX-D700C/D500C/D400C AIT Drive Unit Operator's Guide © 2001 Sony Corporation Safety Regulations Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your dealer regarding this product. Serial No. Information WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. [. . . ] The SDX-D700C supports AIT-1, AIT-2, and AIT-3 formats. The SDX-D500C supports AIT-1 and AIT-2 formats. The SDXD400C supports only AIT-1 format. Features The AIT Drive Unit SDX-D700C has the following features: · The Advanced Intelligent Tape format provides a huge data storage capacity on AIT-1/AIT-2/AIT-3 data cartridges. · Read After Write Function and third-level error code guarantee high data reliability. · Data compression provides 260 gigabytes of storage on 230 m tape-length cartridge. *1 The native capacity is 100 gigabytes of storage on 230 m tape-length cartridge. · Stored data are automatically checked for compression. · Ultra 160 SCSI LVD/SE interface is fully supported for host computer access. · Read/Write operation is available with AIT-1, AIT-2, and AIT-3 formats. The AIT Drive Unit SDX-D500C has the following features: · The Advanced Intelligent Tape format provides a huge data storage capacity on AIT-1/AIT-2 data cartridges. · Read After Write Function and third-level error correction code guarantee high data reliability. · Data compression provides 130 gigabytes of storage on 230 m tape-length cartridge. *1 The native capacity is 50 gigabytes of storage on 230 m tape-length cartridge. · Stored data are automatically checked for compression. · Ultra Wide LVD/SE SCSI interface is fully supported for host computer access. · Read/Write operation is available with AIT-1 and AIT-2 formats. *1 This is assuming 2. 6 : 1 compression ratio. The degree of data compression attained while recording data varies according to system environment and data type. 6 Part 1. Introduction The AIT Drive Unit SDX-D400C 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. · Data compression provides 91 gigabytes of storage on 230 m tape-length cartridge. *1 The native capacity is 35 gigabytes of storage on 230 m tape-length cartridge. · Stored data are automatically checked for compression. · Ultra Wide LVD/SE SCSI interface is fully supported for host computer access. · Read/Write operation is available with AIT-1 format. *1 This is assuming 2. 6 : 1 compression ratio. The degree of data compression attained while recording data varies according to system environment and data type. Useable Cartridges Data cartridges used with the SDX-D400C must be marked with the AIT-1, logo. [. . . ] Do not use alcohol, paint thinner, bug sprays or other volatile solvents, as they can damage the finish. Part 4. Care and Maintenance 17 Taking Care of Cartridges Use Precautions · Avoid heavy vibration and dropping. · The shutter on the face of the cartridge is opened automatically when it is inserted into the drive. Do not open the shutter by hand, as touching the tape may damage it. [. . . ]