SONY TAPE DRIVES

Growth of computer disk capacity, networks and database applications has driven a huge demand for data storage products. And tape drives, due to their low cost per megabyte, are the solution of choice for regular data backup and storage. But as the speed at which information is created continues to skyrocket, traditional tape backup solutions are hard-pressed to keep up. For organizations with data-intensive applications and large information storage requirements, the problem is even more critical-as the volume of information grows, the time and cost required to safely back up that data also increases. These organizations need reliable, high-performance, high-capacity storage solutions that can keep pace with their businesses. 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/BM 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 (compressed) 12 MBps ( 42.2 GBph ) Data Transfer Rate (native) 6 MBps ( 21.1 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 Compliant Standards Plug and Play Width 4 in Depth 6.1 in Height 1.6 in

Explosive growth of computer disk capacity, networks and database applications has driven a huge demand for data storage products. And tape drives, due to their low cost per megabyte, are the solution of choice for regular data backup and storage. But as the speed at which information is created continues to skyrocket, traditional tape backup solutions are hard-pressed to keep up. For organizations with data-intensive applications and large information storage requirements, the problem is even more critical-as the volume of information grows, the time and cost required to safely back up that data also increases. These organizations need reliable, high-performance, high-capacity storage solutions that can keep pace with their businesses. 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-510C Device Type Tape drive - AIT Recording Standard AIT-2 Enclosure Type Internal Interface Type SCSI HVD Enclosure Color White Type AIT 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) 40 MBps ( 141 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 Width 4 in Depth 6.1 in Height 1.6 in

Sony SDX-520V drive is a high capacity data storage device using Advanced Intelligent tape (AIT) technology. The SDX-520V drive achieves high data reliability through Read-After-Write, an additional level of Error Correction Code, and other features. The Sony SDX-520V drive stores data on tape using a standard format called AIT (Advanced Intelligent Tape) and ALDC formats. Manufactured by:SONY Model/Part #:SDX-520V Device Type Tape drive - AIT Recording Standard AIT-2 Enclosure Type Internal Interface Type IDE Type AIT - 3.5" x 1/2H Capacity 50 GB (native) / 130 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 ) Buffer Size 12 MB Interfaces 1 x ATA-100 - 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

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-700C series drive is an AIT-3 Internal Drive with Wide 160 Ultra SCSI SE / LVD Interface. It is backward compatible with AIT-1 and AIT-2 data cartridges. It features a high reliability with MTBF of 400,000 POH (100% duty cycle), head life of 50,000 hours, and media uses of 30,000 end-to-end passes. Manufactured by:SONY Model/Part #:SDX-700C Device Type Tape drive - AIT Recording Standard AIT-3 Enclosure Type Internal Interface Type SCSI LVD/SE Enclosure Color Black/Ash Type AIT - 3.5" x 1/2H Capacity 100 GB (native) / 260 GB (compressed) Supported Tape Cartridges (Read and Write) AIT-3 Recording Standard AIT-3 Data Transfer Rate (native) 12 MBps ( 42.2 GBph ) Data Transfer Rate (compressed) 31.2 MBps ( 110 GBph ) Average Seek / Access Time 27 sec Buffer Size 18 MB Connections 1 x storage - Ultra160 SCSI - 68 pin HD D-Sub (HD-68) Compatible Bays 1 x front accessible - 3.5" x 1/2H Width 4 in Depth 6.1 in Height 1.6 in