AITe260/S External AIT-3 Tape Drive by Sony

Sony AIT 3 is a high class, high performance backup storage format that provides unprecedented data reliability in all demanding environments. Sony has engineered a new advanced high capacity AIT-3 external drive which compresses data at rate of 2.6:1. Part number of Sony AIT3 drive is AITe260/S. The uncompressed and compressed capacity of Sony AIT-3, AITe260/S tape drive is 100GB and 260GB respectively. Sony AIT 3 tape technology is a smart investment for voluminous data backups. The Sony AIT-3 drive features SCSI interface. Sony drive is based on compact 3.5 inch form factor. Its smaller form factor saves more space. AITe260/S tape drive is the best choice for automated tape libraries, desktop workstations, remote offices, data centers and servers.

Sony has intelligently designed this high capacity external tape drive for faster transfer rates, enhanced working life and low cost per GB. Today's backup storage environments require high density storage medium that ensure data integrity and faster transfer speed. Sony AITe260/S SCSI drive is the most reliable choice for such demanding environments. Native speed of Sony AIT 3 tape has been increased to 12 MB per second.

Sony AIT3 tape drives have the capability to accurately read & write data on AIT-1 (35GB and 25GB) and AIT-2 (50GB and 36GB) media tape cartridges. Sony AITe260/S drive ensures data integrity under harsh conditions. Your prior investments in data storage technology are secured by the exceptional backward compatibility of Sony AIT-3 external drive.

Part numbers of Sony AIT2 (36GB, 50GB) and AIT-1 (25GB, 35GB) are listed below : SDX2-50C (Sony AIT-2 50GB tape), SDX2-36C (Sony AIT-2 36GB tape), SDX1-35C (Sony AIT-1 35GB tape) and SDX1-25C (Sony AIT-1 25GB tape).

Sony manufactures 2 types of AIT-3 tapes. One supports the WORM functionality while the other does not feature the WORM technology. The WORM enabled Sony AIT3 cartridge is SDX3-100W and the non-WORM tape cartridge is SDX3-100C. Sony AITe260/S tape drive allows its users to backup their precious data on AIT-3 tapes and also archive the information from previous two AIT generations.

Sony SDX1-CL cleaning cartridge is best suited not only for AIT-3 drives, but it is also compatible with AIT-2 and AIT-1 tape drives. Tape head of AITe260/S tape drive has been reengineered by Sony to improve the efficiency of data reading/writing, and reduce the pressure on tape reel. The average useful life of Sony AIT3 drive is 50,000 hours. Sony AITe260/S drive features self head cleaning system. Therefore precious time and energy are saved as you will not need periodic cleaning of the drive. 64kb Memory chip is an essential part of every AIT tape cartridge, which serves as a core technology for improving the file access and searching time. MIC ensures faster media access time of 27 seconds. Capacity of Sony AIT-3 reaches maximum of 260 GB. Drum rotational speed of this high capacity drive is 6,000 RPM. Uniform tape surface and robust design of the AITe260/S external drive results in MTBF of 400,000 hours and quick media access.