Sony AIT-e520/S AIT-4 SCSI External Drive
Sony AIT-e520/S AIT-4 SCSI External Drive
Advanced Intelligent Tape™ (AIT) drives, offering 20GB up to 200GB native capacity within a single 8mm cartridge, are setting new standards for reliability, capacity, and performance in today’s most demanding IT environments ranging from low-end to enterprise. AIT – a hallmark of Sony’s commitment to technological excellence.
Key Features |
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High capacity, high performance | Sony AIT-4 tape drives deliver up to 520 GB capacity (with 2.6:1 compression) in a compact, 8mm data cartridge. Helical scan technology increases data recording density, while offering fast data transfer rates of up to 24 MB/s native. |
Fast access to data with MIC | The unique Memory-In-Cassette feature of Sony AIT drives, with 64 kbits of built-in memory, speeds access to data, providing fast loading (14 seconds) and quick file access (44 seconds). |
High reliability | Sony AIT tape drives incorporate a redesigned head geometry, reducing head/tape pressure and delivering up to 50,000 hours of head life and an industry leading MTBF rating of 400,000 POH (100% duty cycle).3 |
Reduced periodic maintenance | Sony AIT drives use Advanced Metal Evaporated (AME) media, which contains pure evaporated cobalt and is sealed with a super-durable Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating. In addition, AIT drives incorporate a Super Head Cleaner™ mechanism that is activated automatically when tape errors approach a certain threshold. Together, the AME media and Super Head Cleaner™ mechanism result in extraordinary reliability and virtually eliminate the need for periodic cleaning. |
Specifications |
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General |
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Storage Capacity | 200 GB4 (Native), 520 GB (2.6:1 compression using ALDC) |
Sustained Transfer Rate | 24 MB/s (Native) |
Burst Transfer Rate | Asynchronous: 160MB/s (max) |
Hardware |
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Other Interfaces | Ultra160 Wide SCSI LVD/SE 68-Pin Connector |
Memory |
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Buffer Memory | 96 MB |
Operating Conditions |
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Operating Humidity | 20% to 80% (non-condensing) |
Storage Temperature | -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) |
Operating Temperature | 40°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C) |
Average Head Life | 50,000 tape contact hours3 |
Average Media Uses | 30,000 end-to-end passes3 |
Cartridge Access Time | 52 seconds |
Drum Rotational Speed | 8,506 RPM |
MTBF - Drive | 400,000 hours at 100% duty cycle3 |
Error Rate | Less than 10-17 |
Power |
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Power Requirements | DC 5 V +/-5%, DC 12 V +/-10% |
Power Consumption | 20 w (average) |
Service and Warranty Information |
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Limited Warranty | 3-years with 3-years Advance Exchange |
Footnotes | 1. WORM firmware expected to be available for AIT-4 during Q1 2005 2. Specifications and product development roadmap are subject to change without notice. 3. Reliability and performance specifications are averages and are based on normal office environmental conditions. Actual experience may vary. 4. GB refers to Gigabytes 5. Compressed capacities are based on 2.6:1 compression ratio using ALDC. 6. MTBF, head life, and media use specifications are averages based on normal environmental conditions. Actual experience may vary. |
Optional Accessories |
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Accessories | SDX4-200C 246 meter 200 GB AME AIT-4 data cartridge w/R-MIC SDX4-200W 246 meter 200 GB AME AIT-4 WORM data cartridge w/R-MIC SDX4-CL AIT Cleaning Cartridge |