Features:
Compact form factor
AIT drives
offer high capacity in an extremely compact 3.5-inch form
factor. With a compact size a fraction of the size of other
high capacity tape drive formats, AIT drives are easy to
integrate into desktop workstations, servers, and automated
tape libraries.
High capacity, high performance
Sony AIT-2 tape drives deliver up to 100 GB capacity
(with 2:1 compression) in a compact, 8mm data cartridge.
Helical scan technology increases data recording density,
while offering fast data transfer rates of up to 12.0 MB/s.
Fast access to data with MIC
The unique Memory-In-Cassette feature of Sony AIT
drives, with 64 kB of built-in programmable memory, speeds
access to data, providing fast loading (less than 10 seconds)
and quick file access (27 to 37 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. The built-in Active Head Cleaner
mechanism results in an industry leading MTBF rating of
300,000 POH.
Backward Compatibility
Sony AIT-2 tape drives are fully read and write
compatible with both AIT-2 media, 36 GB and 50 GB data
cartridges, and AIT-1 media, 25 GB and 35 GB data cartridges.
Backward compatibility helps protect your investment in the
valuable data you already have stored on AIT-1 data
cartridges, while delivering the increased capacity and
performance of AIT-2 technology.
Reduced periodic maintenance
Sony AIT drives incorporate an Active Head Cleaner
mechanism activated automatically by the drive mechanism when
tape errors approach a certain threshold. |
