Spectra Logic ait-5 Supplementary Manual

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SPRT-1060-A-092004

The Sony AIT-4 drives double the Spectra 2K library’s capacity and transfer rate. Review 
this document for information about AIT-4 and about upgrading your library to take 
advantage of AIT-4 drive technology.

• Preparation, below.

• Updating Firmware, below.

• Installing the AIT-4 Drive on page 3

• Completing the Drive Upgrade Process on page 9

• Sony AIT Drive Specifications on page 9

Identify the drive or drives to be upgraded in your Spectra library.

Make sure you have an AIT-4 drive for every drive you are replacing, and a 
library firmware upgrade tape.

If you are going to return the drives to Spectra Logic (for example, for trade-ins 
or in conjunction with a prepurchase), reserve the drive packaging for later use.

Download the AIT-4 driver from the Sony Web site, then install it on the library’s 
host system. 

Make sure all backup procedures are halted, and that you set aside enough time 
to complete the upgrade. Allow 15 minutes to upgrade firmware, and another 
15 minutes per drive to replace the old drive with the new.

To upgrade your Spectra 2K library, have on hand:

• A Spectra Logic firmware code tape

• A small flat head screwdriver