SONY TAPE DRIVES

Sony SDX-250V drive is high capacity data storage device using Advanced Intelligent tape (AIT) technology. The SDX-250V drive achieves high data reliability through Read-After-Write, an additional level of Error Correction Code and other features. Manufactured by:SONY Model/Part #:SDX-250V Device Type Tape drive - AIT Recording Standard AIT-E Turbo Enclosure Type Internal Interface Type SCSI LVD/SE Type AIT - 5.25" x 1/2H Capacity 20 GB (native) / 52 GB (compressed) Supported Tape Cartridges (Read and Write) AIT-E Turbo Recording Standard AIT-E Turbo Data Transfer Rate (native) 6 MBps ( 21.1 GBph ) Buffer Size 12 MB Interfaces 1 x Ultra Wide SCSI LVD/SE - 68 pin HD D-Sub (HD-68) Compatible Bays 1 x front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H

AIT format sets a new performance standard for high-density storage tape systems. The SDX series is the world's highest capacity tape drive and media system offering both a rapid transfer rate and breakthrough data access times. The "intelligent" component of Sony's AIT technology is the Memory in Cassette (MIC) and drive interface system. A memory chip containing the tape's log file is built into the data cartridge allowing files to be accessed by advancing directly to the correct position on the tape. This helps to give the Sony SDX system a Mean Time to Data Access (MTDA) rating double the speed of current competing solutions. The SDX-300C series drive uses a data compression chip formerly available only in high-end mainframe class tape drives. The chip was co-developed with IBM and incorporates IBM's latest Adaptive Lossless Data Compression (ALDC) technology. ALDC offers a higher data compression ration as compared to other technologies. The AIT format has been developed with the future in mind. Using the most advanced technology available, it anticipates the ever-growing demand for higher capacity storage and performance. For this reason the AIT format has been developed without any compatibility trade-offs or compromises, therefore ensuring a migration path, which will provide capacity improvements and performance enhancements for years to come. Manufactured by:SONY Model/Part #:SDX-310C Device Type Tape drive - AIT Recording Standard AIT-1 Enclosure Type Internal Interface Type SCSI HVD Enclosure Color White Type AIT - 5.25" x 1/2H Capacity 25 GB (native) / 50 GB (compressed) Supported Tape Cartridges (Read and Write) AIT-1 Recording Standard AIT-1 Data Transfer Rate (native) 3 MBps ( 10.5 GBph ) Data Transfer Rate (compressed) 6 MBps ( 21.1 GBph ) Buffer Size 4 MB Interfaces 1 x storage - Fast Wide SCSI - 68 pin HD D-Sub (HD-68) Width 4 in Depth 6.1 in Height 1.6 in

Built around Sony's AIT tape technology, the SDX-420C series tape drives offer up to 33% higher performance to the ultra-reliable and innovative AIT-1 product line. Using an Ultra Wide SCSI interface, the SDX-400C series delivers data at sustained transfer rates up to 10.4 MB/s (with 2.6: 1 compression). Sony AIT tape drives incorporate a redesigned head geometry, reducing head/tape pressure and delivering up to 50.000 hours of head life and an industry leading MTBF rating of 300.000 POH. Sony AIT drives use Advanced Metal Evaporated (AME) media, which contains pure evaporated cobalt and is sealed with a super-durable Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating. In addition, AIT drives incorporate a Super Head Cleaner mechanism that is activated automatically when tape errors approach a certain threshold. Together, the AME media and Super Head Cleaner mechanism result in extraordinary reliability and virtually eliminate the need for periodic cleaning. Manufactured by:SONY Model/Part #:SDX-420C Device Type Tape drive - AIT Recording Standard AIT-1 Enclosure Type Internal Interface Type IDE Type AIT - 3.5" x 1/2H Capacity 35 GB (native) / 90 GB (compressed) Supported Tape Cartridges (Read and Write) AIT-1 Recording Standard AIT-1 Data Transfer Rate (native) 4 MBps ( 14.1 GBph ) Data Transfer Rate (compressed) 10.4 MBps ( 36.6 GBph ) Average Seek / Access Time 27 sec Buffer Size 10 MB Interfaces 1 x ATA-66 - 40 pin IDC Compatible Bays 1 x front accessible - 3.5" x 1/2H Width 4 in Depth 6.1 in Height 1.6 in

Sony's Advanced Intelligent Tape (AIT) technology is the latest in a long line of innovative tape solutions developed and brought to market by Sony. For over 50 years, Sony has led the industry in developing new tape technologies for practical applications-from the first audio recording stationary head device to the first digital audio tape. Now, Sony's AIT drives and autoloaders are setting new standards for reliability, capacity and performance in today's most demanding environments. Whether you need a single drive to back up a workstation or a multi-cartridge tape autoloader for unattended network backup, Sony's AIT solutions provide a reliable, cost-effective, and high-performance solution. Manufactured by:SONY Model/Part #:SDX-500C Device Type Tape drive - AIT Recording Standard AIT-2 Enclosure Type Internal Interface Type SCSI Enclosure Color White Type AIT - 3.5" x 1/3H Capacity 50 GB (native) / 100 GB (compressed) Supported Tape Cartridges (Read and Write) AIT-1, AIT-2 Recording Standard AIT-1, AIT-2 Data Transfer Rate (native) 6 MBps ( 21.1 GBph ) Data Transfer Rate (compressed) 12 MBps ( 42.2 GBph ) Average Seek / Access Time 27 sec Buffer Size 8 MB Connections 1 x storage - Ultra Wide SCSI - 68 pin HD D-Sub (HD-68) Compatible Bays 1 x front accessible - 3.5" x 1/3H Width 4 in Depth 6.1 in Height 1.6 in