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Sony SDT 11000 - DDS Tape Drive - User Manual

Sony SDT 11000 - DDS Tape Drive
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1998 Sony Corporation
DDS Tape Drive
SDT-10000 Series
SDT-11000 Series
User’s Guide
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Summary

Introduction

Product Features

Detailed list of the drive's technical capabilities, including capacity, speed, formats, and interfaces.

Precautions

Installation Precautions

Guidelines for safe and proper placement of the drive to prevent damage.

Operation Precautions

Important warnings regarding drive movement, temperature changes, and power cycling during operation.

Transportation Precautions

Instructions for safely packing and shipping the drive.

SCSI Termination

Requirements for proper termination of the SCSI bus according to PC97 Hardware Design Guide.

Installation

SCSI Connection and Configuration

Setting up the SCSI ID, option switches, and understanding connector pinouts.

DIP Switch Settings

Configuration options via DIP switches for terminator power and DC control.

Mounting Holes (3.5 Height)

Specifications for mounting the 3.5" standard height drive unit.

Mounting Holes (5.25 Height)

Specifications for mounting the 5.25" half-height drive unit.

Remodeling 5.25 to 3.5 Model

Step-by-step guide to convert a 5.25" model to a 3.5" model.

Drive Orientation

Acceptable angles for drive installation to ensure proper operation.

Operation

LED Indicators Overview

Identification of the front panel LEDs (BUSY, TAPE, STATUS) and EJECT button.

LED Status Indications

Table detailing LED patterns and their corresponding drive states and activities.

Cassette Loading and Unloading

Procedures for inserting, removing, and automatically loading/unloading tape cartridges.

Write-Protecting Cassettes

How to use the cassette's write-protect tab to prevent data overwriting.

Using a Cleaning Tape

Guidance on using a cleaning tape for head maintenance and cleaning cycle requests.

Emergency Cassette Removal

Manual procedure to remove a stuck tape cartridge from the drive.

Interface Implementation

Supported SCSI Messages

List of SCSI messages supported by the drive for communication.

Supported SCSI Commands

List of SCSI commands the drive can process for various operations.

Specification

Product Specifications (Dimensions, Environment)

Technical details including dimensions, altitude, vibration, acoustic noise, and shock resistance.

Product Specifications (Temp, Humidity, Power, ESD)

Environmental and electrical specifications: temperature, humidity, power requirements, and ESD.

Third Party Support Contacts

Host Adapter Vendors

Contact information for companies providing SCSI host adapters compatible with the drive.

Backup Software Vendors

Contact information for software vendors offering backup solutions for the drive.

Sony Contacts

US Technical Support

Contact details for Sony's technical support in the United States.

International Regional Contacts

Contact information for Sony support offices in various international locations.

Sony SDT 11000 - DDS Tape Drive Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDDS Tape Drive
ModelSDT 11000
InterfaceSCSI
Recording FormatDDS-2
Drive TypeInternal
Tape TypeDDS-2
Form Factor5.25-inch half-height

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