Sony SDX-500C

AIT-2 50Gb Tape Backup Daily Rate: $40

Features | Technical Specifications | Support

The Sony SDX-500 / 500C offers high capacity in an extremely compact 3.5-inch form factor. With a compact size that is a fraction of the size of other high-capacity formats, these drives are easy to integrate into desktop workstations, servers, and automated tape libraries. The AIT-2 format delivers up to 100 GB capacity (with 2:1 compression) in a compact, 8mm data cartridge. Helical scan technology increases data recording density, while offering fast data transfer rates of up to 12.0 MB/s.

 

These tape drives are fully read and write compatible with both AIT-2 media (36 GB and 50 GB data cartridges), and AIT-1 media (25 GB and 35 GB) data cartridges. Backward compatibility helps protect your investment in the valuable data you already have stored on AIT-1 data cartridges, while delivering the increased capacity and performance of AIT-2 technology.

FEATURES:

• 100 GB capacity and 12.0 MB/s sustained data transfer rate (with 2:1 compression)
• Fast media loading (Less than 10 s) and file access (27 to 37 seconds)
• High reliability with MTBF of 300,000 POH, head life of 50,000 hours, and media uses of 30,000 end-to-end passes
• Efficient data management with Memory In Cassette (MIC).
• Offers perfect fit for small business and mid-range server applications

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

 

SONY SDX-500 / 500C AIT-2 Tape Drive
Capacity	100 GB (compressed), 50 GB (native)
Native Sustained Transfer Rate	6 MB/second
2:1 Compressed Transfer Rate	12 MB/second
Interface Options	Wide Ultra SCSI  Single-ended / Low Voltage Differential
Size (H x W x D)	1.62 x 4 x 6.10 in. (41.3 x 101.6 x 155 mm)
Weight	1 lb 11.5 oz. (780 g)
Power Requirements	DC 5V ±5% DC 12V ±10% 12W (Avg.)
MTBF	300,000 POH (60% duty cycle)

 

 

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SUPPORT DOCUMENTS, DOWNLOADS AND MANUALS:

• Sony SDX-500C Manual (PDF, 108.9 M)

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