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DDS-4 Int. Tape Drive, 5.25" Black, OEM

SDT-11000/RB

Weight: 1 lb 14 oz (850 g)
Dimensions: 5.75 x 1.62 x 5.75 inches (146 x 41.2 x 146 mm)

Sony's DDS-4 tape drives offer cost effective solutions for backing up small to mid-sized systems. These products deliver outstanding value in performance and reliability for applications from a single PC to a workstation or small network. And with full backward compatibility, DDS provides flexibility and convenience.
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Key Features
Capacity :  
  
40 GB capacity and 4.8 MB/s sustained data transfer rate (with 2:1 compression)
Reliability :  
  
The implementation of the new Hyper Metal™ head can read back data at a higher signal output amplitude than the conventional ferrite heads used in DDS-2 drives. The signal-to-noise ratio is increased and the error correction rate is also greatly improved.
Head Cleaner :  
  
Sony's patented Super Head Cleaner™ mechanism prevents particle accumulation on the heads to minimize read/write errors.
Compatibility :  
  
Full backward read/write compatibility with DDS-3, DDS-2, and DDS-1 tape formats
MTBF :  
  
250,000 POH MTBF at 40% duty cycle2
Green Initiatives :  
  
Sony’s complete line of tape drives is RoHS compliant

Hardware
Buffer Memory
:  
  
10 MB
Burst Transfer Rate
:  
  
14.0 MB/s (Async., Max.), 40.0 MB/s (Sync., Max.)
Cartridge Access Time
:  
  
Less than 55 s (150 m data cartridge)
Drum Rotational Speed
:  
  
8,503 rpm
Error Rate
:  
  
Less than 10-15 bits (uncorrectable)
Interfaces
:  
  
Wide Ultra SCSI LVD/SE
MTBF - Drive
:  
  
250,000 POH (40% duty cycle)2

Operating Conditions
Non-Operating Temperature
:  
  
-40° F to 158° F (-40° C to 70° C)
Operating Humidity
:  
  
20% to 80% (non-condensing)
Operating Temperature
:  
  
40° F to 104° F (5° C to 40° C)

Power
Power Consumption (in Operation)
:  
  
8 W (Avg.)
Power Requirements
:  
  
DC 5 V +/- 5%, DC 12 V +/- 10%

General
Storage Capacity
:  
  
20 GB1 native, 40 GB compressed
Sustained Transfer Rate
:  
  
2.4 MB/s native, 4.8 MB/s compressed

Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.)
:  
  
5.75 x 1.62 x 5.75 inches (146 x 41.2 x 146 mm)
Weight (Approx.)
:  
  
1 lb 14 oz (850 g)

Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term
:  
  
3 Years, Return to Factory

Optional Accessories:
DGD150p -- 150 m 20 GB DDS-4 compatible data cartridge
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Footnotes
    Specifications and product development roadmap are subject to change without notice.
    1. GB means one billion bytes
    2. Reliability and performance specifications are averages and are based on normal office environmental conditions. Actual experience may vary.