With a compressed transfer rate of 1.56 MB per second, the Sony SDT-7000 DDS 2 tape drive can backup up to 5.6 gigabytes in a single hour. The patented Super Head Cleaner cleans the tape head during operation, improving performance by decreasing write errors. Flash memory in this DDS 2 tape drive allows for easy firmware updates.
Key DDS 2 Features:
8 GB capacity and 1,556 kb/s sustained data transfer rate (with 2:1 compression)
Read and write compatibility with DDS-2 and DDS-1 tape formats
Sony's patented Super Head Cleaner mechanism reduces particle build-up on read/write heads
Integration bundle includes 5.25-inch bezel pre-installed, cleaning cartridge, 3.5-inch bezel, and user manual