Sony Personal Computer LIB D81 User Manual

4-673-839-12 (1)  
AIT Autoloader  
Operating Instructions  
Before operating the unit, please read this manual  
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.  
LIB-D81  
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INFORMATION  
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to  
operate this equipment.  
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15  
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential  
installation.  
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with  
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference  
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,  
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by  
one or more of the following measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
• Consult the dealer or an experience radio/TV technician for help.  
The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the  
limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.  
If you have any questions about this product, please access Sony Support Center written in the warranty card.  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name:  
Model No.:  
SONY  
LIB-D81  
Responsible Party:  
Address:  
Sony Electronics Inc.  
680 Kinderkamack Road Oradell, NJ 07649-1601  
201-930-6972  
Telephone No.:  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
Ratings are indicated on the rear, while regulatory agency marks are separately affixed on the bottom.  
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Table of Contents  
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Trademarks  
• Sony, StorStation and Advanced Intelligent Tape are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation in this  
country, other countries, or both.  
• Other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners in this country, other countries,  
or both.  
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Introduction  
1
Chapter  
Overview  
The LIB-D81 is a desktop AIT (Advanced Intelligent Tape) automatic loader  
(hereafter, “AIT autoloader”) with a built-in AIT drive. Up to 8 cartridges can  
be inserted in the AIT autoloader. The unit can also be connected to and used  
with a workstation or server.  
Up to 8 cartridges can be used  
Up to 8 AIT cartridges can be used. Cartridges can be replaced from the front  
panel. The following types of cartridges can be used in this AIT autoloader:  
• AIT-3 cartridge: records up to 1.6 terabytes of data  
• AIT-2 cartridge: records up to 0.8 terabytes of data  
• AIT-1 cartridge: records up to 0.56 terabytes of data  
Notes  
• Cartridges that can be used vary according to the type of built-in drive.  
• The memory capacity mentioned above assumes a data compression ratio of  
2:1.  
Compact  
Because of its compact size (170 × 350 × 224 mm) and light weight (approx. 7  
kg), the LIB-D81 is the perfect desktop AIT Autoloader.  
Wide LVD SCSI compliant  
The AIT autoloader is Wide LVD SCSI compliant.  
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Product Features and Functions  
Front  
1
2
AIT LIBRARY LIB-D81  
CLEAN  
DOOR  
ERROR  
WARNING  
3
CLEANING  
6 5 4  
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A Ventilation Holes  
Be careful not to block the ventilation holes. If the ventilation holes are blocked,  
the AIT autoloader may overheat, resulting in damage.  
B Front Door  
Used in inserting and ejecting AIT cartridges. Press the DOOR button to unlock  
and open the door. The AIT autoloader cannot operate when the door is open,  
therefore when inserting or replacing a cartridge, be that the door is securely  
closed. When the door is closed it locks automatically.  
C DOOR Button  
Press to open the front door. Do not press this button while the AIT autoloader  
is operating.  
D CLEAN Button  
Insert the cleaning cartridge in slot CL/8 and press for at least three seconds to  
clean the AIT drive.  
E Message Display  
The message display displays how many cartridges are in the AIT autoloader.  
When in normal standby state, it displays the status of the AIT autoloader.  
F ERROR/WARNING LED  
Lights or flashes orange when a specific operation is necessary or an error  
occurs. When it lights it indicates a warning, whereas when it flashes it indicates  
an error. When this happens, a 2-character code appears on the message display.  
Messages” (page 52), or the code reference table.  
G CLEANING LED  
Flashes green when the AIT drive is in need of cleaning. For details about  
cleaning the AIT drive, see “Cleaning the AIT Drive” (page 37).  
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Rear  
1
2
3
4
7
6
5
A Setup DIP Switches and DIP Switch Cover  
Used to set up the AIT autoloader. Remove the screws and cover to access the  
B Ventilation Holes  
Please be careful not to block the ventilation holes. If the ventilation holes are  
blocked, the AIT autoloader may overheat, resulting in damage.  
C Power Switch  
To turn the AIT autoloader on or off, press this power switch. When you restart  
the AIT autoloader, be sure to wait at least 10 seconds before turning it on again.  
D Power Supply Connector  
Plug the provided power cord into this connector.  
E SCSI connector 1 6 SCSI connector 2  
For information about connecting the SCSI connectors, see “Connecting to the  
F SCSI ID Setup Switch  
Used to set the SCSI ID of the AIT autoloader. For details, see“Setting the SCSI  
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Interior (Front)  
2
3
1
4
5
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LIB-D  
RARY  
AIT LIB  
DOOR  
CLEAN  
ERROR  
WARNING  
CLEANING  
A Front Door  
B Air Filter  
Periodically clean the air filter with a vacuum cleaner (we recommend monthly  
cleaning). For details about how to replace the air filter, see “Cleaning the Air  
C Cartridge Case  
You can insert up to eight AIT cartridges in the case. Slots are numbered 1 to 8,  
from the highest slot down. When using it, make sure that you insert the  
cleaning cartridge in slot CL/8 (the lowest slot).  
D AIT Drive  
The AIT autoloader is equipped with one AIT drive.  
E Elevator  
Lowers cartridges to the AIT drive and returns them to their slots. When you  
turn on the AIT autoloader, the elevator moves up and down counting the  
cartridges, whose number appears on the message display.  
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AIT Drive (Front)  
1
BUSY  
TAPE  
STATUS  
4
3
2
A Cartridge Slot  
Used to insert and eject AIT cartridges from the AIT drive.  
B STATUS LED  
Lights when the cartridge in the drive is write-protected. It flashes in the  
following situations.  
Drive needs cleaning  
Repetitive long on, short off.  
During cleaning; tape is spent  
Regular flashing.  
Drive is malfunctioning  
Repetitive two short on, one long off.  
C TAPE LED  
Lights when a cartridge is being loaded. It flashes in the following situations.  
When inserting or ejecting a cartridge  
Regular flashing.  
Cartridge is spent  
Repetitive long on, short off.  
D BUSY LED  
Lights when data is transferred through the SCSI interface. Flashes regularly  
when data is read from or written to a cartridge.  
Do not restart the AIT autoloader when this LED is lit as this may cause read  
and write errors, or irreparable damage to the data cartridge.  
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System Structure  
To obtain the best performance out of your AIT drive, we recommend that you  
connect the AIT autoloader to a host computer equipped with an Ultra 160 Wide  
SCSI LVD/SE interface. The autoloader is controlled through the host  
computer.  
Computer  
Ethernet (example)  
LIB-D81  
68-pin cable  
AIT LIBRARY LIB-D81  
CLEAN  
DOOR  
ERROR  
WARNING  
Wide SCSI  
CLEANING  
Host computer  
Wide SCSI peripheral devices  
Note  
A SCSI host adapter card must be installed in the host computer.  
Compatible Cartridges  
This section describes what AIT cartridges are used in the AIT autoloader.  
AIT Cartridges  
To achieve the maximum transfer rate and recording capacity, use the  
appropriate type of AIT cartridge for your drive. For information on recording  
AIT-1 Drive  
AIT-1 mark  
AIT-2 Drive  
AIT-1 mark  
AIT-2 mark  
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AIT-3 Drive  
AIT-3 mark  
AIT-1 mark  
AIT-2 mark  
Caution  
Do not use 8 mm video tapes sold at stores. An 8 mm video tape looks a lot like  
an AIT cartridge, but has different specifications. Do not use any other  
cartridges other than AIT cartridges.  
Cleaning Cartridge  
Software  
To clean the AIT drive, use an AIT Cleaning cartridge (sold separately). For  
For guidance on application software that can be used with the AIT autoloader  
and supported operating systems, contact your dealer.  
Precautions  
• Use cartridges suited to the type of AIT drive installed. Using cartridges other  
than AIT cartridges may cause improper operations. For information about  
cartridges that can be used with the AIT autoloader, see “Compatible  
• Do not insert anything except AIT cartridges in the slot of the cartridge case,  
as doing so may result in damage.  
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Installation  
2
Chapter  
Overview  
This chapter explains general procedures for positioning the AIT autoloader,  
connecting it to the host computer and turning on the AIT autoloader. This  
chapter also explains initial setup. Installation and setup procedures may vary  
depending on your system.  
Unpacking  
Note  
You will need the box and packing materials if you wish to move or transport  
the AIT autoloader in the future. Retain them for future use.  
1
Remove the AIT autoloader from the box as indicated on the box.  
Remove the packing materials, such as plastic covers and tapes.  
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Package Contents  
After opening the box, make sure that all the following items are present.  
Contact your dealer if anything is missing.  
• LIB-D81 (1)  
• Power cable (1)  
• SCSI terminator (1)  
• Cleaning cartridge (1)  
• Quick Start Guide (1)  
• CD-ROM (containing this document) (1)  
Note  
In addition to the above, other documentation and/or documents may be  
included in the package.  
Preparing the Host Computer  
Prepare the host computer before installing the AIT autoloader as follows.  
1
2
Make sure that a SCSI host adapter card is installed in the host computer.  
Install the application software supporting the autoloader on the host  
computer.  
For guidance on application software that can be used with the AIT  
autoloader and supported operating systems, contact your dealer.  
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Installing the AIT Autoloader  
The autoloader weighs about 7 kg (15.4 lb.) and has the following dimensions.  
Before installing the autoloader, make sure that the surface is appropriate.  
N
Note  
Install the AIT autoloader on a horizontal surface near an AC power outlet. Also  
leave a gap of about 150 mm (5.9 in.) behind the rear of the unit to allow air to  
circulate.  
220 mm (8.7 in.)  
224 mm (8.8 in.)  
(including rubber  
feet)  
350 mm (13.8 in.)  
170 mm  
(6.7 in.)  
Caution  
Make sure that you position the AIT autoloader as indicated in the illustration.  
Correct operation is not guaranteed if you place the AIT autoloader on its side.  
50 mm (2.0 in.)  
Rear  
Front  
170 mm (6.7 in.)  
150 mm  
(5.9 in.)  
350 mm (13.8 in.)  
50 mm (2.0 in.)  
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Connecting the Power Cable  
1
Make sure that the power switch on the rear of the AIT autoloader is in the  
off position (a is depressed).  
2
Connect one end of the power cable to the power supply connector and the  
other end to the power outlet.  
Connecting to the Host Computer  
Connect the AIT autoloader and the host computer with a SCSI cable. This  
section explains general connection steps. To connect, use an Ultra2 Wide SCSI  
LVD cable commonly sold in stores. However, when using a model equipped  
with an AIT-3 drive, use an Ultra 160/m SCSI LVD cable. The autoloader side  
uses the 68-pin half pitch connector.  
When connecting other SCSI devices along with the AIT autoloader, see  
Caution  
• Do not connect the AIT autoloader to the HVD (High Voltage Differential)  
SCSI bus. If connected, the autoloader or other devices on the SCSI bus may  
be damaged.  
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• When connecting the Wide SCSI cable, turn off all of the connecting devices,  
including the AIT autoloader and the host computer.  
• When connecting the AIT autoloader as the last device on the SCSI bus, be  
sure to attach the provided terminator.  
• In LVD (Low Voltage Differential) SCSI, make the total length of the SCSI  
cable (internal and external), which connects the host computer and the device  
at the end of the SCSI bus, shorter than 12 m (39.4 ft.). (The length of the AIT  
autoloader internal cable is 0.5 m (19.7 in.).)  
• Using SCSI cables longer than 30 cm (11.8 in.) to connect between devices is  
recommended.  
• SCSI cables cannot be branched.  
Notes  
• For information about the SCSI bus, see “SCSI Specifications” (page 46) in  
• Prepare the necessary SCSI cables. For information about SCSI cable  
1
2
Confirm that the power to the host computer and AIT autoloader are off.  
Connect the SCSI cable and terminator as shown in the figure below.  
1 Use a commercial SCSI cable to connect the AIT autoloader to the host  
computer.  
2 Connect the provided terminator to connector.  
Terminator  
2
1
Host computer  
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Setting the DIP Switches  
By setting the DIP switches at the back of the AIT autoloader, you can:  
• Supply power to the SCSI terminator (on by default)  
When you are using several SCSI devices, you can set the AIT autoloader to  
supply power to the SCSI terminator.  
• Display warning messages when specific parts reach the end of their life or  
when in need of cleaning (on by default)  
You can set the AIT autoloader to display warning messages when specific  
parts reach the end of their service life or when need of cleaning (weekly).  
• Use the autoloader option function (off by default)  
You can set the AIT autoloader to monitor the AIT drive status on a regular  
basis, as well as automatically eject and insert cartridges.  
Rear  
DIP switches for setup  
0
1
off on  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
The default settings of the DIP switches are as follows.  
DIP SW (DEFAULT)  
0
1
off on  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
TERM PWR  
MAINTENANCE  
LOADER SEL  
CONTINUOUS  
AUTOLOAD  
RMIC  
RESERVED  
RESERVED  
Switches are off when in the “0” position and on in the “1” position. The default  
setting of the DIP switches is indicated in brackets.  
1 TERM PWA (on)  
0: Power is not supplied to the SCSI terminator.  
1: Power is supplied to the SCSI terminator.  
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2 MAINTENANCE (on)  
0: Warning messages are not displayed when specific parts reach the end of  
their service life or when in need of cleaning (weekly).  
1: Warning messages are displayed when specific parts reach the end of their  
service life or when in need of cleaning (weekly).  
3 LOADER SEL (off)  
0: The autoloader option function is not active.  
1: The autoloader option function is active.  
When this setting is active, the AIT autoloader monitors the AIT drive  
status on a regular basis, as well as perform the following.  
- When a cartridge is unloaded, it is automatically ejected and returned to  
its original slot, and the cartridge from the next slot is inserted into the  
AIT drive.  
- When the cleaning cartridge is in the AIT drive and cleaning ends, the  
cleaning cartridge is automatically ejected and returned to its original  
slot, and the cartridge from the next slot is inserted into the AIT drive.  
4 CONTINUOUS (off)  
0: The autoloader option function is not in continuous mode.  
1: The autoloader option function is in continuous mode.  
You can use this setting only if LOADER SEL in set to “1”. When you  
activate this setting and the autoloader option function returns a cartridge  
to slot CL/8 (the last slot), it automatically inserts the cartridge from the  
newest slot into the AIT drive.  
5 AUTOLOAD (off)  
0: The autoloader option function is not in automatic loading mode.  
1: The autoloader option function is in automatic loading mode.  
You can use this setting only if LOADER SEL in set to “1”. When you  
activate this setting and turn on the AIT autoloader, the AIT autoloader  
automatically inserts the cartridge from the newest slot in the AIT drive.  
6 RMIC (off)  
This function is not supported.  
7 RESERVED (off)  
Extension. Do not use.  
8 RESERVED (off)  
Extension. Do not use.  
1
2
3
Make sure that the power switch on the rear of the AIT autoloader is in the  
off position (a is depressed).  
Use a pointed object such as a machinist’s screwdriver to change the  
settings of the DIP switches.  
Press the power switch to turn on the power.  
If you change the SCSI ID settings or connect SCSI peripheral devices, do  
not turn on the power from here. Instead, see “Setting the SCSI ID” (page  
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Setting the SCSI ID  
Use the SCSI ID switches at the back of the AIT autoloader to set the AIT drive  
and/or AIT autoloader SCSI ID.  
The default settings of the switches are as follows.  
Use the upper switch to set the AIT drive SCSI ID and the lower switch to set  
the AIT autoloader SCSI ID.  
AIT drive SCSI ID  
4
6
A
C
4
6
A
C
AIT autoloader SCSI ID  
Caution  
• Do not set the same SCSI ID for the AIT drive and AIT autoloader.  
• Make sure that you perform these settings before turning on the AIT  
autoloader.  
1
Make sure that the power switch on the rear of the AIT autoloader is in the  
off position (a is depressed).  
2
3
Use a pointed object such as a machinist’s screwdriver to turn the switches  
until their arrows match the setting that you want.  
Press the power switch to turn on the power.  
If you want to connect SCSI peripheral devices, see “Connecting SCSI  
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Connecting SCSI Peripheral Devices  
SCSI peripheral devices can be connected to the SCSI connectors of the AIT  
autoloader. The SCSI configuration of the autoloader is as shown below.  
Connect the devices according to the system environment.  
AIT drive  
SCSI ID : 0  
SCSI connectors  
Loader controller  
SCSI ID : 1  
Notes  
• The default factory settings of the SCSI IDs are as follows.  
- AIT drive:  
- Loader:  
0
1
• Do not use repetitive SCSI IDs.  
• Connect peripheral devices before turning on the AIT autoloader and host  
computer.  
Turning the Power On/Off  
Turn On the Power  
Turn on the AIT autoloader, then turn on the host computer.  
Press the power switch on the rear of the autoloader, as illustrated.  
1
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The message display changes as follows and the startup process begins.  
(Startup takes several minutes.)  
During startup, the following appears on the message display.  
Moves gradually up and down during the elevator check.  
Indicates the startup phase, from 0 to 3.  
When startup is complete, the message display indicates the number of  
cartridges in the AIT autoloader.  
Starting up  
Startup complete  
2
After pressing the standby switch on the autoloader’s front panel, wait at  
least 10 seconds before turning on the host computer.  
Notes  
• If you start the host computer before the autoloader, the SCSI ID is not  
detected correctly. Therefore, you must always start the autoloader  
before starting the host computer.  
• If the autoloader does not work as above, see “Troubleshooting” (page  
42).  
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Turn Off the Power  
Press the power switch on the rear of the AIT autoloader to turn it off.  
Caution  
Do not turn off the AIT autoloader when it is in use or there is a cartridge in the  
AIT drive, as this could damage data.  
Note  
After turning the AIT autoloader off, wait at least 10 seconds before turning it  
on again.  
Setting Cartridges  
Prepare cartridges and insert them into the AIT autoloader.  
Preparing Cartridges  
Make sure that cartridges are not write-protected and prepare them for use.  
Verify whether the write-protected tab is in the write-enable position. If the tab  
is orange, data can be written to a cartridge.  
AIT-1  
AIT-2, AIT-3  
Lid  
Lid  
If the tab is moved to the left, data  
can be written to and erased from  
the cartridge.K  
If the tab is moved to the right, data  
cannot be written or accidentally  
erased from the cartridge.k  
If the tab is lowered, data can be  
written to and erased from the  
cartridge.j  
If the tab is raised, data cannot be  
written to or accidentally erased  
from the cartridge.J  
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Inserting Cartridges  
Insert cartridges into the AIT autoloader as outlined below.  
On the front of the AIT autoloader, press the DOOR button.  
1
[o P] flashes on the message display.  
The AIT autoloader is preparing to open the front door. Wait until the  
display stops flashing, which may take up to a minute.  
Flashing display  
Steady display  
When the display stops flashing, the front door unlocks.  
Note  
To prevent the front door from opening during operation, it automatically  
locks when it is closed. Attempting to open the door without unlocking it  
may damage the AIT autoloader.  
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When you are certain that [o P] on the message display has stopped  
flashing, open the front door as illustrated here.  
When you open the front door, [o P] remains displayed on the message  
display.  
Caution  
• It is possible for the host computer to prevent the front door from being  
opened or closed. When this is the case and you press the DOOR button,  
the ERROR/WARNING LED lights and [0 5] appears on the message  
display indicating that the door cannot be opened.  
• If the front door is not opened within 3 minutes of [o P] appearing  
steadily on the message display, the door is automatically locked and the  
message display reverts to normal.  
3
Insert cartridges into the AIT autoloader.  
Make sure that you insert cartridges in the right direction, and push them in  
the AIT autoloader until you hear a click.  
Slot in the AIT autoloader are numbered 1 to 8, from the highest slot down.  
(Slot numbers match SCSI element numbers.)  
1
LIB-D8  
RARY  
AIT LIB  
DOOR  
CLEAN  
Caution  
The AIT autoloader contains a large number of wires and parts. Do not  
touch any part other than the slots inside the AIT autoloader as this may  
lead to damage and/or injury.  
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Close the front door.  
When you hear the door click, it is closed. Make sure that the door clicks  
when you close it.  
When the door is completely closed, the cartridges that you inserted into  
the AIT autoloader are counted and their number is displayed on the  
message display.  
Caution  
If cartridges protrude from slots or are otherwise improperly inserted into  
slots inside the AIT autoloader, the ERROR/WARNING LED lights  
orange and [0 1] appears on the message display, indicating an error, and  
the front door is automatically unlocked. Open the front door and correct  
any problems as necessary.  
Setting Application Software  
Make the necessary settings to be able to use the AIT autoloader. Refer to the  
documentation of the application software used with the AIT autoloader for  
details about the necessary settings.  
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Basic Usage  
3
Chapter  
Overview  
This chapter explains the control panel, basic settings, handling cartridges,  
element address assignments, and Maintenance.  
Control Panel  
You can use the control panel to display information about the AIT autoloader  
and clean the AIT drive.  
This section explains the operation of the control panel and the information  
displayed by the message display.  
Using the Control Panel  
Use the control panel to perform the following.  
• Display information related to the AIT autoloader.  
• Clean the AIT drive.  
• Perform disaster recovery.  
Note  
Disaster recovery is a function through which all the data on the host computer  
is backed up on cartridges, which can then be used to restore your system in the  
unlikely event of a catastrophic failure, for example.  
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Message Display  
The message display displays the current number of cartridges in the AIT  
autoloader, the AIT autoloader’s operational status, as well as warning and error  
messages.  
Left of the display  
ERROR  
WARNING  
CLEANING  
Right of the display  
Normal display  
• The left of the display indicates the operational status of the autoloader.  
• The right of the display indicates the current number of cartridges in the AIT  
autoloader.  
Display during user operations, requests to users, error messages  
A two-character code appears on the display. For details about the meaning of  
52).  
Warnings  
When the AIT drive needs to be cleaned or specific parts need to be replaced at  
the end of their service life, LED light on the front panel of the AIT autoloader  
and messages appear on the message display, as illustrated here.  
Cleaning request  
The CLEANING LED flashes green and the [C L] code flashes on the message  
display. By default, you are notified that the AIT drive needs cleaning when the  
AIT autoloader has been online for approximately a week.  
ERROR  
WARNING  
CLEANING  
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High internal temperature  
The ERROR/WARNING LED lights orange and the [0 6] code appears on the  
message display. Suspend operation or lower ambient temperature. When the  
AIT autoloader internal temperature returns to normal levels, the ERROR/  
WARNING LED goes out. It is possible for the air filter to become clogged with  
dust or other particles. To prevent this from happening, be sure to clean the air  
filter regularly. For details, see “Maintenance” (page 33).  
ERROR  
WARNING  
CLEANING  
Specific parts have reached the end of their service life  
The ERROR/WARNING LED lights orange and the [0 7] code appears on the  
message display. Contact customer service.  
ERROR  
WARNING  
CLEANING  
Errors  
When an error occurs in the AIT autoloader, the ERROR/WARNING LED  
flashes orange and an error code appears on the message display. For  
information about error codes, see “Error Code List” (page 47) in the  
Example: Problem with a cartridge  
[C ] and [XX], where “XX” is the error code, appear alternatively on the  
message display.  
Example: Problem with the autoloader  
[L ] and [XX], where “XX” is the error code, appear alternately on the message  
display.  
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Example: Problem with the drive  
[d ] and [XX], where “XX” is the error code, appear alternately on the message  
display.  
Note  
For illustration purposes, we have used the autoloader in error code examples  
throughout the document.  
Disaster Recovery Function  
Disaster recovery is a function through which all the data on the host computer  
is backed up on cartridges, which can then be used to restore your system in the  
unlikely event of a catastrophic failure, for example. Perform disaster recovery  
with the application software on the host computer.  
For details about operations and settings on the host computer, refer to the  
documentation accompanying the computer and software applications.  
1
Prepare to perform disaster recovery.  
1 Create a disaster recovery tape with the host computer.  
2 Place the AIT drive in Disaster recovery mode.  
Send the AIT drive mode selection command from the host computer.  
The AIT drive enters Disaster recovery mode.  
You can also place the AIT drive in Disaster recovery mode by following  
the instructions of step 2 below.  
2
Begin disaster recovery.  
1 Insert the disaster recovery tape into slot 1.  
2 Simultaneously press the CLEAN and DOOR buttons at the front of the  
AIT autoloader for at least 5 seconds. The AIT drive enters Disaster  
recovery mode. When the AIT drive enters Disaster recovery mode, [d r]  
appears flashing on the message display.  
3 Turn off the AIT autoloader, wait approximately 10 seconds, then restart  
it.  
The disaster recovery tape is automatically inserted into the AIT drive.  
Refer to the documentation accompanying the computer and software  
applications to perform the disaster recovery procedure.  
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Assigned Element Addresses  
An element is a physical location where a cartridge is kept. Applications use  
element addresses to differentiate between the elements of the AIT autoloader.  
In AIT autoloader, the element addresses are assigned to the cartridge slots and  
the AIT drive as illustrated below.  
Note  
Because element addresses of the AIT autoloader are fixed numbers, they  
cannot be reassigned.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
AIT drive (element address 82)  
Elevator (element address 0)  
Handling the Cartridges  
When handling or storing the cartridges, note the following.  
Handling  
• Do not subject the cartridges to strong vibrations. Do not drop the cartridges.  
• When loading a cartridge into the AIT autoloader, the lid of the cartridge  
opens up automatically. Do not manually open the lid and touch the interior  
tape.  
• The cartridge is preadjusted at the factory, so do not disassemble it.  
• The tab of a cartridge is used to prevent writing to the cartridge by accident.  
If the cartridge does not need to be written to, move the tab to write-protect it.  
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• If the AIT autoloader is used in a high-humidity environment or a location that  
is subject to wide variations in temperature, condensation may prevent the  
cartridge read/write operation.  
• If the cartridge does not need to be written to or read from, do not insert or  
eject it too often.  
Storing  
• Store cartridges in an appropriate environment.  
Store cartridges according to the temperature and other surrounding  
conditions written on the package. Also, try to keep the temperature and  
humidity of the environment constant. Store cartridges out of the direct sun  
rays. Do not store them near heating systems. Never place cartridges on a  
dashboard or in the glove compartment of a car.  
• Store cartridges in a dustless environment.  
Eliminate sources of dust. Avoid eating, drinking, or smoking near the storage  
location. Also, do not store cartridges near copying machines or printers that  
emit toner and paper dust.  
• When storing cartridge, set the erase-protection tab so that the data cannot be  
over written.  
• After removing a cartridge from the autoloader, store it in an appropriate  
location as soon as possible.  
Avoid, as much as possible, changes of temperature and density,  
contamination by dust and scratches made by touching the interior tape.  
Maintenance  
Perform the following periodically.  
• Clean the air filter.  
If the front panel air filter becomes clogged with dust, the AIT autoloader may  
overheat, resulting in damage. Periodically clean the air filter with a vacuum  
cleaner. (We recommend monthly cleaning.) For details about how to remove  
• Clean the AIT drive.  
Clean the AIT drive on a weekly basis. You are notified that the AIT drive  
needs cleaning by a flashing green CLEANING LED and a message when the  
AIT autoloader has been online for approximately a week. If the 2  
MAINTENANCE DIP switch at the back of the AIT autoloader is in the off  
position, you are not notified when cleaning becomes necessary. By default,  
this DIP switch is in the on position. For details, see “Setting the DIP  
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Operating the  
AIT Autoloader  
4
Chapter  
Overview  
This chapter explains how to eject and change cartridges.  
Using Cartridges  
This section explains how to eject and change cartridges.  
For information about how to prepare and insert cartridges, see “Inserting  
Ejecting/Changing Cartridges  
To eject and change cartridges set in slots of the AIT autoloader, perform the  
following.  
1
On the front of the AIT autoloader, press the DOOR button.  
[o P] flashes on the message display.  
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The AIT autoloader is preparing to open the front door. Wait until the  
display stops flashing, which may take up to a minute.  
Flashing display  
Steady display  
When the display stops flashing, the front door unlocks.  
Note  
To prevent the front door from opening during operation, it automatically  
locks when it is closed. Attempting to open the door without unlocking it  
may damage the AIT autoloader.  
2
When you are certain that [o P] on the message display has stopped  
flashing, open the front door as illustrated here.  
When you open the front door, [o P] remains displayed on the message  
display.  
Caution  
• It is possible for the host computer to prevent the front door from being  
opened or closed. When this is the case and you press the DOOR button,  
the ERROR/WARNING LED lights and [0 5] appears on the message  
display indicating that the door cannot be opened.  
• If the front door is not opened within 3 minutes of [o P] appearing  
steadily on the message display, the door is automatically locked and the  
message display reverts to normal.  
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Eject the cartridge from the slot as illustrated below.  
1
LIB-D8  
RARY  
AIT LIB  
DOOR  
CLEAN  
Caution  
The AIT autoloader contains a large number of wires and parts. Do not  
touch any part other than the slots inside the AIT autoloader as this may  
lead to damage and/or injury.  
Note  
If the cartridge that you want to eject in the AIT drive, see “Transporting  
4
5
When you want to change cartridges, insert a new cartridge in the empty  
slot.  
Make sure that you insert cartridges in the right direction, and push them in  
the AIT autoloader until you hear a click.  
Close the front door.  
When you hear the door click, it is closed. Make sure that the door clicks  
when you close it.  
When the door is completely closed, the cartridges that you inserted into  
the AIT autoloader are counted and their number is displayed on the  
message display.  
Caution  
If cartridges protrude from slots or are otherwise improperly inserted into  
slots inside the AIT autoloader, the ERROR/WARNING LED lights  
orange and [0 1] appears on the message display, indicating an error, and  
the front door is automatically unlocked. Open the front door and correct  
any problems as necessary.  
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Chapter  
Overview  
This chapter explains how to clean the AIT drive.  
Cleaning the AIT Drive  
When the AIT drive is in need of cleaning, the CLEANING LED flashes green  
and the following appears on the message display.  
ERROR  
WARNING  
CLEANING  
To clean the AIT drive, insert a cleaning cartridge (sold separately) into the  
drive. Make sure that you insert the cleaning cartridge into the slot CL/8 before  
you proceed.  
Caution  
• If there is a cartridge in the AIT drive when you begin cleaning the drive, it is  
returned to its original slot before the cleaning procedure starts.  
• If the 2 MAINTENANCE DIP switch at the back of the AIT autoloader is in  
the off position, you are not notified when cleaning becomes necessary. By  
default, this DIP switch is in the on position. In this position, you are notified  
to clean the AIT drive when the AIT autoloader has been online for  
approximately a week. For details, see “Setting the DIP Switches” (page 19).  
1
2
Prepare your cleaning cartridge.  
On the front of the AIT autoloader, press the DOOR button, open the front  
door, and insert the cartridge into slot CL/8 (the lowest slot).  
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For details about how to insert a cartridge into a slot, see “Setting  
Cleaning cartridge  
1
LIB-D8  
RARY  
AIT LIB  
DOOR  
CLEAN  
ERROR  
WARNING  
CLEANING  
Caution  
The AIT autoloader contains a large number of wires and parts. Do not  
touch any part other than the slots inside the AIT autoloader as this may  
lead to damage and/or injury.  
3
Close the front door.  
When you hear the door click, it is closed. Make sure that the door clicks  
when you close it.  
When the door is completely closed, the cartridges that you inserted into  
the AIT autoloader are counted and their number is displayed on the  
message display.  
Caution  
If cartridges protrude from slots or are otherwise improperly inserted into  
slots inside the AIT autoloader, the ERROR/WARNING LED lights  
orange and [0 1] appears on the message display, indicating an error, and  
the front door is automatically unlocked. Open the front door and correct  
any problems as necessary.  
4
On the front of the AIT autoloader, press the CLEAN button for at least  
three seconds.  
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[C L] flashes on the message display and cleaning starts.  
Flashing display  
When cleaning ends, the cleaning cartridge is returned to slot CL/8 and the  
CLEANING LED goes out.  
5
When the CLEANING LED goes out, press the DOOR button, open the  
front door, and eject the cleaning cartridge.  
Caution  
• If the CLEANING LED does not go out, it is possible that the cleaning  
cartridge is spent. Replace the cleaning cartridge with a new one and  
perform the cleaning procedure again.  
• If there is a cartridge in the AIT drive when you begin cleaning the drive,  
it is returned to its original slot before the cleaning procedure starts.  
• If you are writing to a damaged cartridge, unloading may take some time.  
For this reason, cleaning can take up to 20 minutes.  
Note  
If the AIT autoloader cannot clean the AIT drive, the following error  
messages may appear.  
If there is no cartridge in slot CL/8  
The ERROR/WARNING LED lights and [0 3] appears on the message  
display.  
ERROR  
WARNING  
CLEANING  
If there is an AIT cartridge in slot CL/8  
The ERROR/WARNING LED lights and [0 4] appears on the message  
display.  
ERROR  
WARNING  
CLEANING  
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If cleaning fails for any other reason  
The ERROR/WARNING LED flashes, [L ] and [XX] or [d ] and [XX]  
(where “XX” is an error code) appear alternately on the message display.  
ERROR  
WARNING  
CLEANING  
Or  
ERROR  
WARNING  
CLEANING  
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Cleaning the Air Filter  
Note  
Clean the air filter once a month using a vacuum cleaner.  
1
2
3
Press the DOOR button and open the front door.  
Turn off the AIT autoloader.  
Extract the air filter from the AIT autoloader.  
Caution  
Take care not to cut yourself on the metal corners of the air filter.  
4
5
6
7
Clean the air filter with a vacuum cleaner.  
Reinsert the air filter.  
Close the front door.  
Turn on the AIT autoloader.  
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Troubleshooting  
Before contacting a Sony Service center, please check the following. If the  
problem persists, contact a Sony Service center.  
The AIT autoloader does not work  
• Verify that the power is on.  
• Verify that the power cable is connected correctly.  
• Verify that the front door is closed.  
• Verify that the terminator is attached correctly.  
• Verify that the SCSI cable is correctly connected from the AIT autoloader to  
the host computer.  
• Verify that the host computer is on.  
• Verify that no error code is displayed on the message display. For information  
about error codes, see “Error Code List” (page 47).  
• Only restart the AIT autoloader 10 seconds after it is turned off.  
The AIT autoloader and the host computer cannot  
communicate with each other  
• Verify that the SCSI IDs of the autoloader, AIT drive, and host computer are  
unique. Duplicate SCSI IDs cannot be used on one SCSI bus. t “Setting the  
• Verify that the SCSI cable is connected correctly. t“Connecting to the Host  
• Verify that the SCSI adapter card is correctly installed in the computer.  
• Verify that all the connected SCSI devices are LVD devices. The AIT  
autoloader is an LVD device. Do not connect HDV devices to the autoloader.  
• Verify that all the devices on the SCSI bus are Wide SCSI devices. The AIT  
autoloader is a Wide SCSI device. All the devices on the SCSI bus must be  
Wide SCSI devices. (Wide-Narrow adapters can also be used.)  
• Verify that the length of the SCSI cable that connects the host computer and  
the AIT autoloader at the end of the SCSI bus is shorter than 12 m (39.4 ft.).  
• Verify that the SCSI bus is terminated correctly. t “SCSI Specifications”  
• Verify that the AIT autoloader supports the application software. For  
guidance on application software that can be used on the AIT autoloader and  
on compatible operating systems, contact your dealer.  
• Verify that the application software is correctly installed and correctly set up  
on the host computer.  
• Verify that the host computer was turned on more than 10 seconds after  
turning on the autoloader. If the host computer is turned on too soon after  
turning on the autoloader, the host computer may not detect the SCSI devices.  
Data cannot be written or read even though the  
application and the autoloader are working properly  
• Verify that the write-protect tab of the cartridge is in the write-enable position.  
• Only use Sony AIT cartridges. Verify that the AIT drive supports the  
cartridges.  
• If a cartridge has been used for a long time or very frequently, replace it with  
a new cartridge.  
• Verify that the cartridge is not damaged.  
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• Try cleaning the AIT drive. t “Cleaning the AIT Drive” (page 37) in  
The cartridges cannot be ejected  
• Follow the instructions in “Ejecting/Changing Cartridges” (page 34) in  
If you are still unable to eject cartridges, please contact your dealer for  
assistance.  
• If you are unable to eject the cartridge in the AIT drive, perform the following  
procedure.  
1 On the front of the AIT autoloader, press the DOOR button for  
at least five seconds.  
[E J] flashes on the message display. The cartridge in the AIT drive is  
automatically ejected and returned to its original slot.  
The front door is then unlocked and [o P] appears on the message display.  
Notes  
• When the original position of the cartridge is unknown, such as after  
restarting the AIT autoloader, the cartridge is inserted in the highest  
available slot.  
• When you press the DOOR button for at least five seconds when there is  
not cartridge in the AIT drive, [E J] flashes on the message display and  
the front door is unlocked.  
2 When you are certain that [o P] on the message display has  
stopped flashing, open the front door and eject the cartridge.  
The front door does not open  
If pressing the DOOR button fails to unlock the front door, perform the  
following.  
• On the front of the AIT autoloader, press the DOOR for at least five seconds.  
[E J] flashes on the message display and the front door is unlocked.  
• If the above fails, remove the protective cap at the base of the AIT autoloader  
as illustrated below, and then use a pointed object such as a ballpoint pen to  
press the release button. The front door unlocks allowing you to open it.  
Remove the protective cap with a  
screwdriver, and then use a pointed  
object such as a ballpoint pen to  
press the release button.  
AIT autoloader base  
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Miscellaneous  
Verify that the front door is securely closed. The AIT autoloader cannot operate  
normally if the front door is not closed.  
Transporting the AIT Autoloader  
If you are transporting the AIT autoloader for any reason, such as when moving  
or repairing the autoloader, make the following preparations.  
• When packing, perform the unpacking procedure outlined in “Unpacking”  
(page 14) in reverse.  
• Eject all the cartridges in the autoloader. If the cartridges cannot be ejected by  
• Remove all the cables such as the power cable, the SCSI cable, the terminator,  
and the network cable.  
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Hardware Specifications  
Hardware  
AIT Drive  
LIB-D81/A1: SDX-400C/L (1)  
LIB-D81/A2: SDX-500C/L (1)  
LIB-D81/A3: SDX-700C/L (1)  
Number of drives that can be installed  
One drive  
Number of cartridges that can be inserted  
Maximum of 8  
Data transfer rate  
Native  
AIT-3  
AIT-2  
AIT-1  
12 MB/s  
6 MB/s  
4 MB/s  
Message display 7-segment LED display, displays 2 characters  
LED Two  
External connectors  
SCSI 68-pin (2)  
Loader  
Wide SCSI LVD/SE  
Drive  
AIT-1 and AIT-2 drives: Ultra Wide SCSI LVD/SE  
AIT-3 drive: Ultra 160 SCSI LVD/SE  
Operating environment  
Temperature: 5ºC to 40ºC  
Humidity: 20% to 80%  
(Avoid condensation)  
Power  
AC100 V to 240 V ±10% (50/60 Hz)  
Power consumption  
AIT-1 Model 40 W (Max)  
AIT-2 Model 40 W (Max)  
AIT-3 Model 45 W (Max)  
External Dimensions  
170 (W) × 224 (H) × 350 (D) mm  
(6.7 (W) × 8.8 (H) × 13.8 (D) in.)  
7 kg (15.4 lb.)  
Mass  
Memory  
AIT-3 cartridge: 1.6 terabytes  
AIT-2 cartridge: 0.8 terabytes  
AIT-1 cartridge: 0.56 terabytes  
(When data compression is 2:1)  
Please note: Due to constant improvements, the specifications and outward  
appearance of the AIT autoloader may change without prior announcements.  
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SCSI Cable and Terminator Specifications  
SCSI Cable  
For impedance and primary conductor, use a Ultra Wide LVD SCSI cable that  
conforms to SCSI-3 specifications. However, when using a model equipped  
with an AIT-3 drive, use an Ultra 160/m SCSI LVD cable.  
SCSI Cable Length  
The total allowable length of SCSI cables used in one LVD SCSI bus is as  
follows. (This length includes the length of all internal and external cables.)  
• The length of the AIT autoloader internal cable is 0.5 m (19.7 in.).  
• If there are more than three devices on an LVD SCSI bus, the total allowable  
length is 12 m (39.4 ft.).  
SCSI Specifications  
This section describes common specifications of SCSI components and SCSI  
buses.  
About the SCSI Components  
The SCSI system is composed of the following components.  
• Initiator  
This is a host computer system that functions as an initiator program of  
commands. The system consists of the application software, the operating  
system, the device driver and the SCSI adapter card.  
• Bus  
By connecting the SCSI cables to the SCSI adapter card, the autoloader and  
other devices, a path (or a bus) is created for transferring commands.  
• Targets  
The AIT autoloader and the AIT drive are peripheral devices (or targets) that  
receive commands from the host computer. Up to 16 devices (including the  
host computer) can be connected to the Wide SCSI bus. Also, up to 8 devices  
can be connected to the Narrow SCSI bus.  
About the SCSI Bus  
When you are setting up the AIT autoloader using a SCSI bus, please note the  
following precautions  
LVD SCSI  
The AIT autoloader is an LVD SCSI device. All SCSI devices connected to the  
AIT autoloader on the SCSI bus must be LVD SCSI devices.  
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Wide SCSI  
SCSI ID  
The interface of the AIT autoloader is Wide SCSI. In order to connect the AIT  
autoloader to a Narrow SCSI bus, use a 50-pin to 68-pin LVD SCSI adapter.  
Also, make sure every unused data lines are terminated by an adapter.  
Set a unique SCSI ID for each device on a SCSI bus. The host computer uses  
these SCSI IDs to differentiate between the devices. Also, the SCSI IDs are used  
to prioritize the order of communication when several devices are  
communicating with the host computer. The lower the ID number, the lower the  
priority it has.  
Caution  
The SCSI ID of a device has nothing to do with its physical location. For  
example, in a SCSI bus that has multiple devices connected to it, the SCSI ID  
of the last device can be 2.  
SCSI Bus Termination  
If the AIT autoloader is the device connected to the end edge of the SCSI bus,  
you must attach a terminator to the unused SCSI connector to terminate the  
SCSI bus. Now, the AIT autoloader can supply electric power to the terminator.  
For information about details, see “Setting the DIP Switches” (page 19) in  
Error Code List  
When the AIT autoloader generates an error, an error code appears on the  
message display. The following is the list of error codes that can appear on the  
message display. If a message from the list appears on the message display,  
contact customer service.  
If an error code appears on the message display that does not figure in this list,  
before contacting customer service verify the LED on the front of the AIT  
autoloader, as well as perform the operations outlined in “Other Messages”  
If the problem persists, contact customer service.  
Error code Description  
Display  
Logged  
No valid error code  
information.  
00  
01  
02  
No  
Detected a microcode  
anomaly upon startup.  
[0 1] appears on the  
message display.  
No  
No  
Detected a base RAM  
anomaly upon startup.  
[0 2] appears on the  
message display.  
Detected a buffer RAM  
anomaly upon startup.  
[L ] and [0 3] appear  
alternately on the message  
display.  
03  
20  
21  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
The Identify message  
detected a SCSI parity error  
after selection.  
Detected SCSI parity error.  
Message Out phase retried  
but gave up.  
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Error code Description  
Detected SCSI parity error.  
Display  
Logged  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
Command phase retried but  
gave up.  
Yes  
Detected SCSI parity error.  
Data Out phase retried but  
gave up.  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Detected a parity error  
message. Message In phase  
retried but gave up.  
Received Initiator detected  
error message. Message  
phase retried but gave up.  
Received Initiator detected  
error message. Command  
phase retried but gave up.  
Received Initiator detected  
error message. Status phase  
retried but gave up.  
Received Initiator detected  
error message. Data In phase  
retried but gave up.  
Received Initiator detected  
error message. Data Out  
phase retried but gave up.  
Received an illegal message  
from the SCSI interface.  
2A  
2B  
2C  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Received an illegal Identify  
message at the SCSI interface  
Failed reselection. Reselection  
retried but gave up.  
REQ/ACK handshake timeout  
or controller chip interruption  
timeout at the SCSI interface.  
2F  
30  
31  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Reports a unit attention event.  
An as yet unsupported LUN  
specified at the SCSI  
interface.  
32  
33  
Loader not yet ready.  
Yes  
Yes  
Loader front door open.  
Currently in reprogramming  
mode.  
34  
35  
36  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Currently in menu mode.  
Reported an information  
exception condition.  
Reception of drive data  
timeout at the drive interface. alternately on the message  
display.  
[L ] and [4 1] appear  
41  
42  
43  
70  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Received data of abnormal  
length from drive at the drive  
interface.  
[L ] and [4 2] appear  
alternately on the message  
display.  
Drive detected as offline at the [L ] and [4 3] appear  
drive interface.  
alternately on the message  
display.  
Detected calibration error  
(lower sensor readings  
abnormal).  
[L ] and [7 0] appear  
alternately on the message  
display.  
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Error code Description  
Detected calibration error  
Display  
Logged  
[L ] and [7 1] appear  
alternately on the message  
display.  
71  
(notch readings abnormal).  
Yes  
Detected calibration error.  
[L ] and [7 2] appear  
(Upon calibration of the lower alternately on the message  
edge of the drive rim, it was  
detected that it needed to be  
calibrated above the upper  
limit.)  
display.  
72  
Yes  
Yes  
Because cartridge pickup  
failed, when performing  
recovery it is impossible to do display.  
so because there are no  
available slots.  
[L ] and [7 8] appear  
alternately on the message  
78  
The door lock sensor does not [L ] and [7 A] appear  
7A  
7B  
7C  
80  
81  
close when attempting to lock alternately on the message  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
the front door.  
display.  
The door lock sensor does not [L ] and [7 B] appear  
lock when attempting to lock  
the front door.  
alternately on the message  
display.  
The door lock sensor does not [L ] and [7 C] appear  
unlock when attempting to  
open the front door.  
alternately on the message  
display.  
Detected a GAP when the  
elevator is in movement.  
[L ] and [8 0] appear  
alternately on the message  
display.  
Cannot detect the normal  
number of notches when the  
elevator is in movement.  
[L ] and [8 1] appear  
alternately on the message  
display.  
The pulse of the last notch is [L ] and [8 2] appear  
determined to be ±xx mm out alternately on the message  
82  
83  
Yes  
Yes  
of position when the elevator  
is in movement.  
display.  
The pass sensor fails to  
[L ] and [8 3] appear  
change even if space between alternately on the message  
notches is 1.5 times wider  
when the elevator is in  
movement.  
display.  
Cannot detect the lower edge [L ] and [8 8] appear  
88  
89  
of the elevator during the  
initialization MOVE.  
alternately on the message  
display.  
Yes  
Yes  
Cannot detect the lower edge [L ] and [8 9] appear  
of the elevator during the  
calibration MOVE (in Type  
Drive).  
alternately on the message  
display.  
Cannot detect the notch edge [L ] and [8 A] appear  
during the initialization MOVE. alternately on the message  
display.  
8A  
90  
91  
92  
Yes  
Yes  
Detected a GAP at the end of [L ] and [9 0] appear  
the picker movement.  
alternately on the message  
display.  
Cannot detect the RVS sensor [L ] and [9 1] appear  
during picker movement.  
alternately on the message  
display.  
Yes  
Yes  
Cannot detect the FWD  
sensor during picker  
movement.  
[L ] and [9 2] appear  
alternately on the message  
display.  
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Error code Description  
Display  
Logged  
Cannot detect the RVS/FWD [L ] and [9 3] appear  
93  
98  
sensors during the  
initialization MOVE.  
alternately on the message  
display.  
Yes  
Failed cartridge pickup during [L ] and [9 4] appear  
GET operation. (Cannot detect alternately on the message  
the CTRG. sensor at the end display.  
of the GET operation.)  
Yes  
Cannot clear the GAP during [L ] and [9 9] appear  
99  
9A  
9B  
9C  
9D  
9E  
9F  
A0  
A1  
A2  
A3  
A4  
A7  
A8  
A9  
the GAP clear operation when alternately on the message  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
retrying GET.  
display.  
Failed to detect RVS sensor  
during elevator movement of  
the GET operation.  
[L ] and [9 A] appear  
alternately on the message  
display.  
Failed to detect FWD sensor  
during elevator movement of  
the GET operation.  
[L ] and [9 B] appear  
alternately on the message  
display.  
Detected a GAP at the end of [L ] and [9 C] appear  
the PUT operation.  
alternately on the message  
display.  
The pass sensor cannot  
[L ] and [9 D] appear  
detect the cartridge at the end alternately on the message  
of the PUT operation.  
display.  
Failed to detect RVS sensor  
during elevator movement of  
the PUT operation.  
[L ] and [9 E] appear  
alternately on the message  
display.  
Failed to detect FWD sensor  
during elevator movement of  
the PUT operation.  
[L ] and [9 F] appear  
alternately on the message  
display.  
Detected an empty slot.  
[L ] and [A 0] appear  
alternately on the message  
display.  
Cannot perform the GET  
[L ] and [A 1] appear  
operation because the picker alternately on the message  
contains a cartridge.  
display.  
Detected that all slots are  
occupied.  
[L ] and [A 2] appear  
alternately on the message  
display.  
Cannot perform the PUT  
[L ] and [A 3] appear  
operation because the picker alternately on the message  
does not contain a cartridge.  
display.  
The picker made a GET  
[L ] and [A 4] appear  
operation request while in the alternately on the message  
RVS position.  
display.  
Detected a sensor anomaly.  
(GAP, cartridge, or pass.)  
[L ] and [A 7] appear  
alternately on the message  
display.  
Detected a drive hardware  
error.  
[L ] and [A 8] appear  
alternately on the message  
display.  
Detected a drive medium  
error.  
[L ] and [A 9] appear  
alternately on the message  
display.  
Drive did not enter MOUNT  
state after a lapse of three  
seconds during the PUT  
operation.  
[L ] and [A A] appear  
alternately on the message  
display.  
AA  
Yes  
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Error code Description  
Detected a check sum  
Display  
Logged  
C0  
C1  
C8  
anomaly during microcode  
update.  
Yes  
Detected a F/W ID anomaly  
during microcode update.  
Yes  
Yes  
Detected a timeout when  
ejecting the media from the  
drive.  
[L ] and [E 8] appear  
alternately on the message  
display.  
Cannot write data to flash  
memory within 1 ms.  
[L ] and [E 0] appear  
alternately on the message  
display.  
E0  
E1  
E8  
F0  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
Cannot clear flash memory  
sectors within 10 s.  
[L ] and [E 1] appear  
alternately on the message  
display.  
Detected a check sum  
anomaly in the flash memory alternately on the message  
device setting area.  
[L ] and [E 0] appear  
display.  
Detected a GAP sensor  
anomaly.  
[L ] and [F 0] appear  
alternately on the message  
display.  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Detected a pass sensor  
anomaly.  
[L ] and [F 1] appear  
alternately on the message  
display.  
Detected a cartridge sensor  
anomaly.  
[L ] and [F 2] appear  
alternately on the message  
display.  
Detected a picker forward  
sensor anomaly.  
[L ] and [F 3] appear  
alternately on the message  
display.  
Detected a picker reverse  
sensor anomaly.  
[L ] and [F 4] appear  
alternately on the message  
display.  
Detected an elevator lower  
sensor anomaly.  
[L ] and [F 5] appear  
alternately on the message  
display.  
Detected a door lock sensor  
anomaly.  
[L ] and [F 6] appear  
alternately on the message  
display.  
Detected a door close sensor [L ] and [F 7] appear  
anomaly.  
alternately on the message  
display.  
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Other Messages  
Messages displayed during operation  
Message display  
ERROR  
WARNING  
CLEANING  
Left of the display Right of the display  
Description  
Immediately after turning on the AIT  
autoloader.  
8 (lit)  
Flashing  
8 (lit)  
During startup. (The ERROR/  
consecutively up Changes from 0 to 3 WARNING and CLEANING LED  
and down  
also flash.)  
Flashing  
Number of the  
During cartridge movement or  
inventory.  
consecutively up moving cartridge,  
and down  
flashing  
Standby.  
Number of cartridges Displays the number of cartridges in  
the loader.  
Cartridge currently in  
AIT drive in operation.  
drive, flashing  
Rotating clockwise  
o (flashing)  
o (lit)  
P (flashing)  
P (lit)  
Unlocking the front door.  
Front door unlocked and open.  
When the CLEAN button is pressed  
or during cleaning. (See note 7 on  
C (flashing)  
L (flashing)  
When forcibly ejecting cartridges.  
(See note 4 on page 54.)  
E (flashing)  
d (flashing)  
J (flashing)  
r (flashing)  
Disaster recovery mode. (See the  
note below.)  
Note  
For details about the disaster recovery function, see “Disaster Recovery  
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When problems occur  
When problems occur, the ERROR/WARNING or CLEANING LED lights or  
flashes, and one of the following codes appears on the message display.  
ERROR  
WARNING  
CLEANING  
LED  
Lit/Flashing  
Code  
Description  
Remedy  
[L ] and [X X]  
appear alternately  
on the message  
display.  
Restart the system and verify if the  
error message disappears. If it occurs  
again, note the error code and contact  
customer service for repair. For details  
on error codes, see “Error Code List”  
Loader error.  
[d ] and [X X]  
appear alternately  
Flashing (orange) on the message  
display.  
ERROR/  
WARNING  
AIT drive error.  
[C ] and [X X]  
appear alternately  
on the message  
display.  
Replace the data cartridge after  
cleaning the AIT drive. If the same  
problem occurs after doing so, contact  
customer service for repair.  
Data cartridge error.  
Cartridge not completely  
inserted.  
Open the front door and reinsert  
cartridges as necessary.  
0 1  
Cleaning cartridge not  
inserted at the beginning of  
cleaning.  
Insert the cleaning cartridge in  
slot CL/8.  
0 3  
A data cartridge was  
inserted in slot CL/8 at the  
beginning of cleaning.  
Insert the cleaning cartridge in  
slot CL/8.  
0 4  
0 5  
The DOOR button is  
pressed, when the front  
door is locked by an  
application.  
Do not attempt to open the front door  
manually.  
ERROR/  
WARNING  
Make sure that the operating  
environment is within the allowed  
temperature limits (5 to 40°C) and  
verify that AIT autoloader fan is  
operating normally.  
Lit (orange)  
0 6  
Internal temperature  
abnormally high.  
For replacement parts, contact  
customer service.  
0 7  
0 8  
Parts replacement needed.  
Too many cartridges in the  
loader. (There are  
cartridges in all the slots  
Eject one or more cartridges from the  
AIT autoloader.  
and the AIT drive.)  
The internal temperature of Make sure that the operating  
0 9  
the device is too low to  
guarantee operation.  
environment is within the allowed  
temperature limits (5 to 40°C).  
Clean the AIT drive. If the CLEANING  
LED starts flashing again, repeat  
cleaning up to three times. Also verify if  
the cleaning cartridge has reached the  
end of its service life. If after performing  
the above the CLEANING LED  
continues flashing, contact customer  
service for repair.  
CLEANING  
C L  
AIT drive cleaning request.  
Flashing (green)  
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Notes  
1 To begin cleaning the AIT drive, insert the cleaning cartridge in slot CL/8 and  
press the CLEAN button for at least three seconds.  
2 If you are unable to open the front door, it may be locked from your backup  
software.  
3 If the cartridge is not ejected from the AIT drive when an error occurs,  
proceed as follows.  
1 Press the DOOR button for at least five seconds.  
The cartridge is forcibly ejected from the AIT drive and the front  
door unlocked.  
2 Restart the system.  
3 Restart the AIT autoloader.  
4 If [ ] appears to be rotating or [E J] flashes on the display, then the loader is  
in operation. Depending on the state of the cartridge, it may take up to 20  
minutes for it to be detected.  
5 Pressing the CLEAN and DOOR buttons simultaneously for at least five  
seconds starts Disaster recovery.  
6 In the code reference table, “XX” refers to an error code.  
7 Cleaning normally takes approximately one minute. If there is a cartridge in  
the AIT drive when you begin cleaning the drive, it is returned to its original  
slot before the cleaning procedure starts.  
If you are writing to a damaged cartridge, unloading may take some time. For  
this reason, cleaning can take up to 20 minutes.  
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Index  
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B
C
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devices ....................................... 22  
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