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AIT-2 Turbo External SCSI Tape Drive, Black OEM Model

SDX-D550V/NB-K

Weight: 5 lbs, 5 oz (2.4 kg)
Dimensions: 7.80 x 2.54 x 9.69 inches (198 x 64.5 x 246 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-2 Turbo tape drives deliver up to 208 GB compressed1 capacity on a single 8mm data cartridge.
Performance :   Using an Ultra Wide SCSI interface, AIT-2 Turbo delivers data at sustained transfer rates up to 12 MB/s native.
Reliability :   Sony AIT-2 Turbo 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 300,000 POH (100% duty cycle).3
Compact :   AIT drives offer high capacity in an extremely compact form factor, a fraction of the size of other high capacity tape drive formats.
WORM :   Write-Once, Read-Many (WORM) functionality provides added security reducing the likelihood that recorded data will be erased or altered.
Green Initiatives :   Sony’s complete line of tape drives is RoHS compliant.

General
Storage Capacity :   80 GB2 native, 208 GB compressed1
Sustained Transfer Rate :   12 MB/s native

Hardware
Interfaces :   Ultra 160 SCSI LVD/SE

Memory
Buffer Memory :   32 MB

Operating Conditions
Error Rate :   Less than 10-17 bits
MTBF - Drive :   300,000 hours at 100% duty cycle3
Cartridge Access Time :   43 sec w/MIC, 48 sec w/o MIC
Average Media Uses :   30,000 end-to-end passes3
Average Head Life :   50,000 tape contact hours3
Burst Transfer Rate :   160.0 MB/s (Sync., Max.)
Operating Temperature :   50°F to 95°F (10°C to 35°C)
Operating Humidity :   30% to 80% (non-condensing)
Storage Temperature :   -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)

Power
Power Requirements :   AC100V-240V ±10%, 50/60Hz ±5%
Power Consumption :   20 watts (average)

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

Weights and Measurements
Weight (Approx.) :   5 lbs, 5 oz (2.4 kg)
Dimensions (Approx.) :   7.80 x 2.54 x 9.69 inches (198 x 64.5 x 246 mm)

Optional Accessories:
AIT-2 Turbo 80 GB data cartridge (TAIT2-80N)
AIT-2 Turbo 80 GB data cartridge w/MIC (TAIT2-80C)
AIT-2 50 GB WORM data cartridge (SDX2-50W)
AIT Cleaning Cartridge (SDX1-CL)
List Price*
$1,205.00
*Ask your reseller or distributor for product pricing
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.