Sony

AIT-3 SDX-D700C

Model Highlights:

• 260 GB capacity - Double the capacity of AIT-2

• 31.2 MB Sustained data transfer rate (with 2.6:1 compression)

• Highest storage density in tape with a 3.5-inch form factor

• Third generation of proven AIT technology with full backward compatibility

• Super Head Cleaner mechanism helps reduce the need for periodic cleaning

• High reliability with MTBF of 400,000 POH (100% duty cycle), head life of 50,000 hours, and media uses of 30,000 end-to-end passes

High capacity tape storage
Sony AIT-3 tape drives deliver up to 260 GB capacity (with 2.6:1 compression) in a compact 3.5-inch form factor.

Fast data transfer rates
Sony AIT-3 tape drives offer high data transfer rates of 12.0 MB/s native and 31.2 MB/s with 2.6:1 compression for today's most demainding data storage environments.

Backward Compatibility
AIT-3 tape drives are fully read and write backward compatible with both AIT-2 media, 36 GB and 50 GB data cartridges, and AIT-1 media, 25 GB and 35 GB data cartridges. Backward compatibility helps protect your investment in the valuable data you already have stored on previous generation AIT tape cartridges.

High reliability
Sony AIT tape drives incorporate a redesigned head geometry, reducing head/tape pressure and delivering up to 50,000 hours of head life. The built-in Super Head CleanerT mechanism results in an industry leading MTBF rating of 400,000 POH.

Remote Memory-In-Cassette (R-MIC)
A 64 kbit memory chip embedded into the data cartridge provides high speed file location and file access.

Capacity:
Media Maximum:	260 GB (2.6:1 Compression)
Hardware Maximum:	260 GB (2.6:1 Compression)
Native Capacity of Media:	100 GB
Native Capacity of Hardware:	100 GB
Linear Recording Density:	155,000 bpi
Recording Block Length:	Variable or fixed length blocks

Transfer Rate:
Sustained Transfer Rate:	31.2 MB/s (Compressed)
	12.0 MB/s (Native)
Burst Transfer Rate:	12.0 MB/s (Async., Max.)
	160.0 MB/s (Sync., Max.)

Speed:
Access Time (Avg.):	27 s (with MIC)
Search Speed:	122 inches/s (Max.)
Rewind Speed:	122 inches/s (Max.)
Drum Rotational Speed:	6,000 rpm
Media Load Time (Avg.):	10 s (with MIC)

Buffer Memory:	18 MB

Interface:
Drive:	Ultra 160 Wide SCSI
	Single-ended / Low Voltage Differential
	68-Pin Connector

Reliability:
MTBF:	400,000 POH (100% duty cycle)
Uncorrectable Error Rate:	Less than 10^-17 bits
Read/Write Head Life (Avg.):	50,000 tape contact hours
Media Uses (Avg.):	30,000 end-to-end passes

Physical Dimensions:
Dimensions (WxHxD):	7.44 x 2.28 x 10.31 inches
	189 x 57.9 x 261.9 mm
Weight:	4 lb 14 oz
	2.2 kg

Mounting:	Horizontal or Vertical

Power:
Power Requirements:	AC 100 to 200 V / 220 to 240 V
Power Consumption:	21 W (Avg.)

Enviromental:
Operating Temperature:	40° F to 104°
	5° C to 40° C
Non-Operating Temperature:	-40° F to 158° F
	-40° C to 70° C
Operating Humidity:	30% to 80% (non-condensing)
Maximum Wet Bulb Temperature:	79° F
	26° C
Shock:	5.0 G peak, half sine wave of 3 ms duration
Vibration:	0.25 G peak, half sine wave of 5 to 500 Hz (swept)