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AIT-1 Turbo Internal ATAPI Tape Drive, OEM Model

SDX-460V/RB

Weight: 2 lbs, 2 oz (970 g)
Dimensions: 5.75 x 1.62 x 6.10 inches (146 x 41.2 x 155 mm)

Advanced Intelligent Tape™ (AIT) drives, offering 20GB up to 400GB 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.
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Key Features
Reduced 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 reduce the need for periodic cleaning.
Capacity :   Sony AIT-1 Turbo tape drives deliver up to 104 GB compressed1 capacity on a single 8mm data cartridge.
Performance :   Using an ATAPI (IDE) interface, AIT-1 Turbo delivers data at sustained transfer rates up to 6 MB/s native.
Reliability :   Sony AIT-1 Turbo tape drives incorporate a head geometry designed to reduce head/tape pressure and deliver up to 50,000 hours of head life and an industry leading MTBF rating of 300,000 POH (100% duty cycle).3
Compact :   AIT drives offer high capacity in an extremely compact 3.5-inch form factor. A fraction of the size of other high capacity tape drive formats, AIT drives require less space in desktop workstations, servers, and automated tape libraries. In addition, drives ship with both black and white bezels and 5.25" rails for convenience, flexibility, and easy integration into a variety of environments.
Green Initiatives :   Sony’s complete line of tape drives is RoHS compliant

General
Storage Capacity :   40 GB2 native, 104 GB compressed1
Sustained Transfer Rate :   6 MB/s native

Hardware
Interfaces :   ATA/ATAPI-6 Ultra DMA mode5 (Ultra ATA/100)

Memory
Buffer Memory :   12 MB

Operating Conditions
Error Rate :   Less than 10-17 bits
MTBF - Drive :   300,000 hours at 100% duty cycle3
Cartridge Access Time :   35 sec w/MIC, 40 sec w/o MIC
Average Media Uses :   30,000 end-to-end passes3
Average Head Life :   50,000 tape contact hours3
Burst Transfer Rate :   100.0 MB/s (Sync., Max.)
Operating Temperature :   40°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)
Operating Humidity :   20% to 80% (non-condensing)
Storage Temperature :   -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)

Power
Power Requirements :   DC 5 V +/-5%, DC 12 V +/-10%
Power Consumption :   7 watts (average)

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

Weights and Measurements
Weight (Approx.) :   2 lbs, 2 oz (970 g)
Dimensions (Approx.) :   5.75 x 1.62 x 6.10 inches (146 x 41.2 x 155 mm)

Optional Accessories:
AIT-1 Turbo 40 GB data cartridge (TAIT1-40N)
AIT-1 Turbo 40 GB data cartridge w/MIC (TAIT1-40C)
AIT Cleaning Cartridge (SDX1-CL)
List Price*
$590.00
*Ask your reseller or distributor for product pricing
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Footnotes
    Specifications and product development roadmap are subject to change without notice.
    1. Assuming 2.6:1 compression using ALDC
    2. GB means one billion bytes
    3. Reliability and performance specifications are averages and are based on normal office environmental conditions. Actual experience may vary.