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Sony SDX420C User Manual

Sony SDX420C
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4-658-215-03(1)
2000 Sony Corporation
AIT Drive
SDX-420 Series
SDX-520 Series
User’s Guide
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Sony SDX420C Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelSDX420C
CategoryStorage
TypeData Cartridge
Data Transfer Rate (native)24 MB/s
InterfaceSCSI
GenerationAIT-3
Transfer Rate (native)24 MB/s
CompatibilityAIT-3

Summary

Introduction

Product Features

Details the capacities and transfer rates of SDX-420 and SDX-520 series drives.

Precautions

Installation Precautions

Avoid placing the drive in locations with high humidity, temperature, shock, or direct sunlight.

Operation Precautions

Do not move the drive when operating; avoid sudden temperature changes and power cycling during writes.

Transportation Precautions

Use original packaging and remove the tape before moving the drive.

Installation

Jumper Setting

Explains jumper configurations for Master, Slave, or Cable Select on the IDE interface.

Option Switches (DIP Switch)

Details DIP switch functions for data compression and control settings.

Mounting Holes (3.5" Drive)

Provides dimensions for mounting holes specific to the 3.5" standard height drive.

Mounting Dimensions (5.25" Drive)

Provides dimensions for mounting the 5.25" half height drive.

Drive Configuration Options

Covers remodeling from 5.25" to 3.5" models and drive orientation.

Operation

LED Indicators

Identifies the Busy, Tape, and Status LEDs on the drive's front panel.

LED Status Definitions

Explains the meaning of various LED combinations indicating drive status.

Tape Handling

Covers loading, unloading, and write-protecting tape cassettes.

Cleaning Cassette Usage

Guidance on when and how to use a cleaning cassette for the drive.

Emergency Tape Removal

Step-by-step procedure for manually ejecting a tape in emergencies.

Interface Implementation

Supported ATA Commands

Lists the ATA commands that the drive supports.

Supported ATAPI Packet Commands

Lists the ATAPI packet commands supported by the drive.

Specifications

Product Specifications

Details physical dimensions, altitude, vibration, and acoustic noise.

Temperature and Humidity Range

Specifies operating and non-operating temperature and humidity limits.

Power Requirements

Lists voltage, ripple, and current needs for SDX-420 and SDX-520 series.

Environmental Conditions

Covers suspended particulate, ESD, and air-cooling requirements.

Third Party Support Contacts

Sony Contacts

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