The Sony SDX-550V 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 186 meter tape AIT-2 Turbo cassette. The Sony SDX-550V drive is a high capacity data storage device using Advanced intelligent tape (AIT) technology. The Sony SDX-550V drive achieves high data integrity through read-after-write, an additional level of Error Correction Code, and other features.
The Sony SDX-550V drives provide MIC technology that automatically enhance reliability and performance. The Sony SDX-550V drives provide read and write capability for MIC user data area.
Features of the Drive
Major features of the Sony SDX-550V include:
• Capacity
20 Gbyte typical when using 98 meter tape AIT-E Turbo cassette (TAITE-20N)
52 Gbyte with 2.6:1 Data Compression
25 Gbyte typical when using 170 meter tape AIT-1 cassette (SDX-T3N or SDX1-25C)
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
40 Gbyte typical when using 186 meter tape AIT-1 Turbo cassette (TAIT1-40N or TAIT40C)
104 Gbyte with 2.6:1 Data Compression
36 Gbyte typical when using 170 meter tape AIT-2 cassette (SDX2-36C)
93 Gbyte with 2.6:1 Data Compression ratio
50 Gbyte typical when using 230 meter tape AIT-2 cassette (SDX2-50C)
130 Gbyte with 2.6:1 Data Compression ratio
80 Gbyte typical when using 186 meter tape AIT-2 Turbo cassette (TAIT2-80N or TAIT2-80C)
208 Gbyte with 2.6:1 Data Compression ratio
• Sustained transfer rate
12 Mbyte/sec when using AIT-E Turbo, AIT-1 Turbo, AIT-2, and AIT-2 Turbo cassette.
8 Mbyte/sec when using AIT-1 cassette.
• Supported Format: AIT-E Turbo, AIT-1, AIT-1 Turbo, AIT-2 and AIT-2 Turbo
• Not compatible with the DDS and EXABYTE format tapes
• Burst transfer rate
15.6 Mbyte/sec Asynchronous
160 Mbyte/sec Synchronous
• Large 32 MB Buffer Memory
• 3.5″ Standard Height, 5.25″ Half Height
• Embedded SCSI interface (Ultra 160 LVD, Single-ended or Low Voltage differential)
• 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.)
• Remote-MIC Support
• Tape Alert