Sony AIT5 SDX-1100V

Sony AIT5 AIT Tape Drive

The Sony SDX-1100V 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 246 meter tape AIT-5 cassette. The Sony SDX-1100V drive is a high capacity data storage device using Advanced intelligent tape (AIT) technology. The Sony SDX-1100V drive achieves high data integrity through read-after-write, an additional level of Error Correction Code, and other features.

The Sony SDX-1100V drives provide MIC technology that automatically enhance reliability and performance. The Sony SDX-1100V drives provide read and write capability for MIC user data area.

 

Features of the Drive

Major features of the Sony SDX-1100V include:

• Capacity

100 Gbyte typical when using 230 meter tape AIT-3 cassette (SDX3-100C)

260 Gbyte with 2.6:1 Data Compression

150 Gbyte typical when using 246 meter tape AIT-3Ex cassette (SDX3X-150C)

390 Gbyte with 2.6:1 Data Compression

200 Gbyte typical when using 246 meter tape AIT-4 cassette (SDX4-200C)

520 Gbyte with 2.6:1 Data Compression

400 Gbyte typical when using 246 meter tape AIT-5 cassette (SDX5-400C)1040 Gbyte with 2.6:1 Data Compression

• Sustained transfer rate

16 Mbyte/sec when using AIT-3 cassette

18 Mbyte/sec when using AIT-3Ex cassette

24 Mbyte/sec when using AIT-4 cassette and AIT-5 cassette

• Supported Format

AIT-3 (Read/Write)

AIT-3Ex (Read/Write)

AIT-4 (Read/Write)

AIT-5 (Read/Write)

• Not compatible with the DDS and EXABYTE format tapes

• Burst transfer rate

12 Mbyte/sec Asynchronous

160 Mbyte/sec Synchronous

• Large 96 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 –AIT-3

• Fragment rewrite function – AIT-3Ex, AIT-4 and AIT-5

• Three levels of Error Correction Code (ECC) – AIT-3

• Two levels of Error Correction Code (ECC) – AIT-3Ex, AIT-4 and AIT-5

• High Speed search

• Random read, Append write

• MIC Support (Automatic reliability and performance enhancement.)

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

• Remote-MIC Support

• Tape Alert

Chris Whitehead

Chris Whitehead is a tape drive repair and data storage expert based in Reading, Berkshire, providing tape drive repair and data storage solutions across the UK.