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Exabyte EXB-8505 8mm Power Connector, 8Power connector pin assignments, Pin Number Assignment

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6 Functional Specifications

Power Connector

The power connector used in the tape drive is compatible with the power connector used for standard 5.25-inch, half-high devices. Figure 6-1 shows the location of the power connector on the rear of the tape drive and the pin assignments.

Figure 6-1Power connector location on the back panel

Table 6-8 lists the pin assignments for the power connector.

Table 6-8Power connector pin assignments

Pin Number	Assignment

1+12 VDC

2Ground, 12 VDC return

3Ground, 5 VDC return

4+5 VDC

To connect the tape drive to a power cable, use an AMP 1-480424-0 series or equivalent female connector.

May 1994	EXB-8205 and EXB-8505	6-13
	(Standard and XL)

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Exabyte EXB-8505 8mm manual Power Connector, 8Power connector pin assignments, Pin Number Assignment

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3URGXFW 6SHFLILFDWLRQ Disclaimer CopyrightTrademark Notices Revision HistoryMay Changes and Enhancements to This ManualProduct Warranty Caution Contents Functional Description Requirements for UseGlossary Index Safety and Regulatory Agency ComplianceFeatures Recording FormatFunctional Description Functional Specifications Tables Interface SpecificationsAbout This Manual Intended AudienceHow This Manual is Organized Related Publications EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 8mm Cartridge Tape SubsystemsLibraries and Enclosures Standards Conventions Used in This SpecificationXiv Features Features Features1Comparison of the four tape drives Features 1Comparison of tape drive features Read/Write Compatibility with Other Tape DrivesSupported Formats Data format features Determining the Tape Format Data CompressionCustom Eeprom Options Storage Capacity Length Approximate Capacity to Leot a in MBytes8500c Format 8200c Compressed Format b EXB-8505 EXB-8505XL Front Panel Controls and Indicators Physical DescriptionDoor and Bezel Unload Button LEDsLabels Power Connector Scsi ConnectorBack Panel Components Ground Tab and Grounding HoleResistor Terminators single-ended configuration only Scsi ID Jumper BlockMonitor Port 5Internal components EXB-8505 shown Internal Components of the Tape DriveTape Transport Mechanism Rotating Drum AssemblyServo Card SSV Lower Digital SLD Card Preamp and Upper Analog Cards7External dimensions in inches and millimeters Size and WeightRelated Products Integration with Other Exabyte ProductsEXB-210 8mm Library Mini Tabletop Cartridge Tape Subsystem 9Mini Tabletop CTSs with EXB-8505s installedExatapeô Data Cartridges Features 5EXATAPE media compatibility with 8mm tape drives Exabyte Cleaning Cartridges Recording Format Recording Format Helical-Scan RecordingPhysical Track Structure Physical Format510504 3Physical track structure for 8500 and 8500c format 8500/8500c Physical Track Structure8200c and 8200 Physical Track Structure 5Physical track structure for 8200c track format 510504 Physical Blocks Servo Areas Search Fields1Recording parameters Recording ParametersSupported Logical Formats Logical FormatLogical Blocks Logical Block CompressionLogical Block Packing 9Logical block packing one physical block 10Gap bytes one physical block Gap Bytes11One gap block and one gap track in two physical tracks Gap Blocks and Gap TracksFilemarks Long Filemarks2Type and size of filemarks for each format Setmarks EXB-8505 and EXB-8505XL only End of Data EODShort Filemarks Track and Block Counts Lbot to Leot Leot to Peot 4Track and physical block counts for 8500 and 8500c formatsNumber of tracks Number of blocks Hex DecimalFunctional Description Write Operations Data Flow and Data CompressionFunctional Description Logical Block CRC Data Compression Monitoring Streaming and Start/Stop ModesThresholds During a Write Operation Motion ThresholdReconnect Threshold Error Correction Code ECC Error Detection, Correction, and Recovery ProceduresCyclic Redundancy Check CRC Read-After-Write Checking2Data flow during a read operation Read OperationsThresholds During a Read Operation Requirements for Use Installation Requirements Requirements for Setting the Scsi IDRequirements for Use Requirements for Mounting the Tape Drive 2Mounting holes on the sides 4Mounting hole dimensions in inches and millimeters Terminators for Single-Ended Configuration Terminators for Differential ConfigurationRequirements for Scsi Bus Termination Requirements for Connecting a Scsi Cable ImpedanceCable Length Primary Conductor Scsi Cable Connector RequirementsSignal Pin Number 1Connector pin assignments for differential tape drivesGround Termpwr Operation Power-On ModeTape Drive Controls Device States6LEDs on the faceplate of the EXB-8505 and EXB-8505XL LED states during operation LKey for m3Loading Data Cartridges Load Time Unloading Data CartridgesResetting the Tape Drive Effect of PREVENT/ALLOW Medium Removal CommandError During Unload Procedure Preventive Maintenance Using Scsi CommandsCleaning the Tape Drive Time-to-Clean LED Indication Determining When the Tape Drive Needs CleaningRequest Sense 03h Command Loading New MicrocodeSize Dimensions Weight 4Single pack and multi-pack shipping dimensions and weightsShipping Requirements Shipping CartonsUnpacking and Packing Instructions Interface Specifications Interface Specifications Scsi FeaturesPhysical Path Data Transfer Rate1SCSI messages Scsi MessagesHex Value Description Out Initiator toScsi Commands 2SCSI-2 command setCommand OP Code Description Receive Diagnostic Writing Data Using Scsi CommandsReading Data Erasing DataSearching for Data Copying MicrocodeInquiring About Tape Drive Status Setting Operating Parameters Performing Diagnostic TestsInquiry 12h Command LOG Sense 4Dh and LOG Select 4Ch CommandsFunctional Specifications Write and Read Access Times Performance SpecificationsFunctional Specifications 1Typical write and read access timesFile-Search Tape Speed Tape Speed3File-search tape speeds EXB-8205 and EXB-8205XL EXB-8505 and EXB-8505XLRewind Tape Speed Reposition Time4Typical rewind times Size Length Typical rewind time Exatape a SecondsDrum Rotation Period Tape Tension Release and Drum Motion Suspension5Drum rotation periods Data transfer rates Reselection Phase TimeoutType Transfer 8500c a 8500 a 8200cReliability Specifications Service LifeMachine Reliability Mean Time Between Failures Mtbf Conditions for the Mtbf Value Test ConditionsRestrictions for the Mtbf Value Data IntegrityData Reliability Conditions for Data ReliabilityRestrictions for Data Reliability Read Reliability Write ReliabilityPower Specifications 7Power specifications for standard voltagesVoltages Power Connector 8Power connector pin assignmentsPin Number Assignment 2Chassis ground location on back panel Grounding Hole and Ground Tab9Environmental specifications Environmental Specifications10Temperature and humidity specifications Point Temperature HumidityOperating Environment Air Flow Requirements Particulate Contamination Limits11Particle contamination limits 12Shock specifications Shock Specifications13Vibration specifications Vibration SpecificationsRandom vibrationa applied during operation Random vibrationb applied during non-operationcand storagedOperating mode Acoustic Noise14Acoustic noise limits Safety and Regulatory Agency Compliance Safety Agency Standards Safety and Regulatory Agency ComplianceElectrostatic Discharge ESD Radiated Susceptibility Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC510504 Glossary Glossary May Signal Driving a signal to the true state. assertion Index Mtbf IndexScsi 510504