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Sony SDX 500 AIT2 8mm Tape Drive

sony_sdx500_tape_drive Sony’s AIT (Advanced Intelligent Tape™) technology is the latest in a long line of innovative tape solutions developed and brought to market by Sony. Sony’s AIT drives are setting new standards for reliability, capacity and performance in today’s most demanding environments.

Sony AIT-2 tape drives deliver up to 100 GB capacity (with 2:1 compression) in a compact, 8mm data cartridge. Helical scan technology increases data recording density, while offering fast data transfer rates of up to 12.0 MB/s.

AIT-2 Key Features:

Backward read and write compatibility to AIT-1 and 50 GB native capacity in the same 3.5" form factor.
Unique "Memory-In-Cassette" (MIC) feature enhances data management and significantly decreases load time.
Offers perfect fit for small business and mid-range server applications.
Reduced periodic maintenance through Sony’s Active Head Cleaner mechanism, activated automatically by the drive mechanism when tape errors approach a certain threshold

Sony AIT-2 Tape Drive Specifications
Model	SDX-500
Capacity	100 GB compressed, 50 GB native
Transfer Rate (sustained)	40 MB / sec.
Access Time	Less than 27 s
Interface	Ultra Wide SCSI Single-ended / Low Voltage Differential
Dimensions (W x H x D)	4 x 1.62 x 6.1 in. 101.6 x 41.3 x 155 mm
Weight	1 lb. 11.5 oz., 780 g
Power Requirement	DC 5V ± 5% DC 12V ± 5%
MTBF	300,000 POH (60% duty cycle)