Sony AIT1 SDX-400c

The Sony SDX-400C drive uses data compression to achieve high capacity and high transfer rates. Actual capacity and transfer rate depends on the source file type.

The capacity ratings listed in the next subsection are based on a 170 meter tape AIT-1 cassette (SDX-T3N and SDX-T3C) and 230 meter tape AIT-1 cassette (SDX1-35C). The Sony SDX-400C drive is a high capacity data storage device using Advanced intelligent tape (AIT) technology. The Sony SDX-400C drive achieves high data integrity through read-after-write, an additional level of Error Correction Code, and other features.

The Sony SDX-400C drives provide MIC technology that automatically enhance reliability and performance. The Sony SDX-400C drives provide read and write capability for MIC user data area.

Features of the drive

Major features of the Sony SDX-400C include:

• Capacity

25 Gbyte typical when using 170 meter tape AIT-1 cassette (SDX-T3N or SDX-T3C)

65 Gbyte with 2.6:1 Data Compression

35 Gbyte typical when using 230 meter tape AIT-1 cassette ( SDX1-35C)

91 Gbyte with 2.6:1 Data Compression

• Sustained transfer rate – 4 Mbyte/sec

• Supported Format : AIT-1

• Not compatible with the DDS and EXABYTE format tapes

• Burst transfer rate
12 Mbyte/sec Asynchronous
40 Mbyte/sec Synchronous

• Large 8 MB Buffer Memory

• 3.5 inch form factor

• Embedded SCSI interface (Ultra/WIDE, Single-ended or Low Voltage differential) : SDX-400C, SDX-400C/R

(Ultra/WIDE, High Voltage differential) : SDX-410C

• Supports Variable or Fixed record length

• Supports SCSI Disconnection/Arbitration

• Read After Write (RAW) On and Off capability

• Read Retry On and Off capability

• Frame rewrite function

• Three levels of Error Correction Code (ECC)

• High Speed search (120 times nominal Read/Write speed)

• Random read, Append write

• Repeat Write option

• MIC Support (Automatic reliability and performance enhancement.)

• MIC Support (Read and write capability for MIC user data area.)