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Sony SDZ-S100, SDZ-S130 Using the Media Chapter, Data Cartridge, Compatible Cartridges

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Using the Media Chapter 4

Compatible Cartridges

S-AIT Tape Drive Unit uses:

•S-AIT data cartridges

•S-AIT cleaning cartridges

Only use the cartridges above with your S-AIT Tape Drive Unit. Do not use other types of cartridges, such as LTO Ultrium, SDLT, or DLT.

Data Cartridge

S-AIT data cartridges contain a half inch AME (Advanced Metal Evaporated) tape. When processing the tape, the S-AIT Tape Drive Unit uses an advanced helical scan recording technology known for its high data density, outstanding data transfer performance, as well as its reliability and durability.

The cartridges also incorporate a built-in Remote MIC (8 KB) to enhance the accessibility.

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Contents

SDZ-S100 SDZ-S130 Owner’s Record Safety Information Laser Notice (For Model No. SDZ-S130only) If you have any questions about this product, contact your dealer Für Kunden in Deutschland For Users in Japan For Users in Korea Table of Contents Chapter 4 Using the Media Data Cartridge Components and Functions Setting the Write-protectSwitch Cleaning Cartridge Introduction Chapter Overview S-AITTechnology Product Features Supported Software Components and Functions Front Front door opened APower Switch BPOWER Indicator CCartridge Slot Used to insert and remove cartridges Drive Status Rear ARS-232CConnector BCooling Fan and Ventilation Holes CAC IN Connector DVentilation Holes EFC Status Indicator Bottom About the label Installation Chapter Unpacking Package Contents Preparing the Host Computer Setting the DIP Switches If necessary, change the settings as follows 3 Change the settings with a pointed object Each DIP switch is defined in the tables below 4 After changing the DIP switch settings, replace the access cover Setting the SCSI ID (SDZ-S100only) Setting the Loop ID (SDZ-S130only) Arbitrated Loop Physical Addresses (AL_PA) and Loop IDs Installing the S-AITTape Drive Unit Connecting the Power Cable Installing Device Drivers Connecting the SCSI Bus Cable (SDZ-S100only) When the SDZ-S100is one of several devices on the SCSI bus Connecting the Optical Fiber Cable for Fibre Channel (SDZ-S130only) Configuring the S-AITTape Drive Unit to the Host Operation Chapter Turning the Unit On or Off Turning On the Unit Page Turning Off the Unit Preparing Cartridges Inserting a Cartridge Removing a Cartridge Using the Media Chapter Data Cartridge Components and Functions Bottom ERecognition Holes FReel Lock GPositioning Hole HLeader Block Setting the Write-protectSwitch Cleaning Cartridge Handling Cartridges Usage, Storage, and Transport Environmental Specifications Appendix Head Cleaning Changing the Air Filter Unit Hardware Reset Updating the Firmware Taking Care of the Unit Safety Avoiding Damage Troubleshooting Verify that the Loop ID is set correctly. For details, see Your software does not detect the unit Verify that your software supports the Media error detected Drive error detected Specifications Performance Environmental Specifications Power Specifications/Miscellaneous Options Index IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SECURITES IMPORTANTES WICHTIGE SCHUTZMABNAHMEN NOTAS IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD English Français Deutsch Español Nederlands Svenska Italiano Portuguese Suomenkielinen Dansk Norsk