The Sony SDT-9000 is 60% faster than other DDS 3 drives with a compressed transfer rate of 2.4 MB per second. The SDT-9000 / DDS 3 tape drive can backup one gigabyte of information in less than 7 minutes.
The Sony SDT-9000 has a patented Super Head Cleaner that cleans the tape head during operation, improving performance by decreasing write errors. Flash memory allows for easy firmware updates. Fully compatible with DDS 1, DDS 2 and DDS 3 cartridges.
Key DDS 3 Features:
24 GB capacity and 2.4 MB/s sustained data transfer rate (with 2:1 compression)
Sony Hyper Metal™ Head reduces error rate by up to 10 times over conventional ferrite MIG heads
Backward compatibility to 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
