The StorStation DDS-3 drive has a long tradition in the low end tape market. With 12GB native capacity, this drive is ideally suited for entry level PC server backup requirements. The DDSi24s & DDSe24s are 3 ½” drives with attached 5 ¼” rail adapter for flexible integration.
Sony manufactures the hardware and media resulting in high quality and compatibility. The Super Head Cleaner™ improves reliability and a Super Air Flow Environment (SAFE) will further improve reliability. For enhanced data integrity this drive includes Hyper Metal™ Head Technology.
Features
- With 12GB native capacity, this drive is suitable for the entry PC server backup requirements.
- 3 ½” tape drive form factor with optional 5 ¼” adaptor including white and black bezel in the box, for flexible server and workstation integration.
- Super Air Flow Environment (SAFE), reduces dust contamination and controls temperature, improving reliability.
- Full read-and-write backward compatibility with earlier DDS generations protects investment.
- Super Head Cleaner™ provides an automated cleaning solution, improving reliability and operational efficienS
- Hyper Metal™ Head Technology, reduces read error rate, and improves signal output, resulting in better data integrity.
Overview
The StorStation DDS-3 drive has a long tradition in the low end tape market. With 12GB native capacity, this drive is ideally suited for entry level PC server backup requirements. The DDSi24s & DDSe24s are 3 ½” drives with attached 5 ¼” rail adapter for flexible integration.
Sony manufactures the hardware and media resulting in high quality and compatibility. The Super Head Cleaner™ improves reliability and a Super Air Flow Environment (SAFE) will further improve reliability. For enhanced data integrity this drive includes Hyper Metal™ Head Technology.
Features
- With 12GB native capacity, this drive is suitable for the entry PC server backup requirements.
- 3 ½” tape drive form factor with optional 5 ¼” adaptor including white and black bezel in the box, for flexible server and workstation integration.
- Super Air Flow Environment (SAFE), reduces dust contamination and controls temperature, improving reliability.
- Full read-and-write backward compatibility with earlier DDS generations protects investment.
- Super Head Cleaner™ provides an automated cleaning solution, improving reliability and operational efficienS
- Hyper Metal™ Head Technology, reduces read error rate, and improves signal output, resulting in better data integrity.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 12 GB native, 24 GB compressed |
| Recording Format… | ANSI / ISO / ECMA DDS-2 and DDS-3 |
| Transfer Rate | 1.2MB/sec. native, 2.4 MB/sec. compressed |
| Interface | 50 Pin Single-ended narrow SCSI-2 |
| Media | 4mm DDS-3 |