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AVAX
AMA-400000
Based on the Sony AIT-4 drive
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Model Overview
Model Highlights
Features
Specifications
Model Overview
AIT-4 Internal SCSI Drive OEM Model
Model Highlights:
- High capacity storage for data security and archiving
¡V up to 200 GB native storage capacity, or 520 GB compressed
(2.6:1) in a compact, 3.5" half-height form-factor.
- Sophisticated data transfer rate of 24 MB/s native
and 62.4 MB/s compressed (assuming 2.6:1) provides high performance for
today¡¦s most demanding environments ¡V
backup up to 86.4 GB/hour native or 224 GB/hour compressed (assuming
2.6:1).
- Extremely durable Advanced Metal Evaporated (AME)
media ¡V provides a virtually contamination-free environment
reducing the need for periodic cleaning, and extraordinary reliability.
- Sophisticated data access capability with Remote
Memory-In-Cassette (R-MIC), a 64-kbit memory chip embedded into the
data cartridge ¡V provides high speed file location and file
access.
- Super Head Cleaner„¡P mechanism
¡V provides an automated cleaning solution increasing head
life and reducing the need for periodic cleaning.
- Adaptive Lossless Data Compression (ALDC) provides
greater data compression efficiency ¡V offers average
compression of 2.6:1.
- Helical scan recording writes the tape in one pass
with a slow tape speed ¡V reduces wear-and-tear on the tape
media and drive, increasing reliability and head life.
- Backward read-and-write compatible with AIT-3 media
and backward read compatible with AIT-2 and AIT-1 media ¡V
offers flexibility and convenience, and provides investment protection.
Features:
High capacity, high performance
Sony AIT-4 tape drives deliver up to 520 GB capacity (with 2.6:1
compression) in a compact, 8mm data cartridge. Helical scan technology
increases data recording density, while offering fast data transfer
rates of up to 62.4 MB/s (2.6:1 compression).
Fast access to data with MIC
The unique Memory-In-Cassette feature of Sony AIT drives, with 64 kbits
of built-in memory, speeds access to data, providing fast loading (14
seconds) and quick file access (52 seconds).
High reliability
Sony AIT tape drives incorporate a redesigned head geometry, reducing
head/tape pressure and delivering up to 50,000 hours of head life. The
built-in Super Head Cleaner„· mechanism results in
an industry leading MTBF rating of 400,000 POH (100% duty cycle).
Backward Compatibility
Sony AIT-4 tape drives are fully read and write compatible with AIT-3
media, and are read compatible with AIT-2 and AIT-1 media. Backward
compatibility helps protect your investment in the valuable data you
already have stored on previous generation AIT data cartridges, while
delivering the increased capacity and performance of AIT-4 technology.
Reduced periodic maintenance
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.
**Reliability and performance specifications are averages and are based
on normal office environmental conditions. Actual experience may vary.
Specifications:
Capacity:
| Media Maximum: |
520 GB (Compression) |
| Hardware Maximum: |
520 GB (Compression) |
| Native Capacity of Media: |
200 GB |
| Native Capacity of Hardware: |
200 GB |
| Linear Recording Density: |
203,000 BPI |
| Recording Block Length: |
Variable or fixed length blocks |
Transfer Rate:
| Sustained Transfer
Rate: |
62.4 MB/s (compressed)
24 MB/s (native)
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| Burst Transfer Rate: |
Asynchronous: 12 MB/s (max)
Synchronous: 160 MB/s (max) |
Speed:
| Access Time (Avg.): |
52 seconds |
| Search Speed: |
122 inches/s (max)
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| Rewind Speed: |
122 inches/s (max) |
| Drum Rotational Speed: |
8,506 RPM |
| Media Load Time
(Avg.): |
14 seconds |
Reliability:
| MTBF: |
400,000 hours at 100% duty cycle |
| Uncorrectable Error Rate: |
Less than 10-17 bits |
| Read/Write Head Life
(Avg.): |
50,000 tape contact hours |
| Media Uses (Avg.): |
30,000 end-to-end passes |
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