Sony SDX-700C

AIT-3 100Gb Tape Backup Daily Rate: $50

Features | Technical Specifications | Support

High Capacity Tape Storage

The Sony SDX-700C drive delivers up to 260 GB capacity (with 2.6:1 compression) in a compact, 3.5-inch form factor.

 

Fast Data Transfer Rates

Sony AIT-3 tape drives offer high data transfer rates of 12.0 MB/s native and 34 MB/s with 2.0:1 compression for today's most demanding data storage environments.

 

Backward Compatibility

Sony AIT-3 drives are fully backward read and write compatible with both AIT-2 tape 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 previous generation AIT data cartridges, while delivering the increased capacity and performance of AIT-3 tape technology.

 

High Reliability

Sony AIT 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^TM mechanism results in an industry leading MTBF rating of 400,000 POH.

 

Remote Memory-In-Cassette (R-MIC)

A 64 kbit memory chip embedded into the data cartridge provides high speed file location and file access.

FEATURES:

• 260 GB capacity and 12.0 MB/s sustained data transfer rate (with 2.6:1 compression)
• Backward compatibility with AIT-1 and AIT-2 data cartridges
• Fast media loading (Less than 10 s) and file access (27 s to 37 s)
• High reliability with MTBF of 300,000 POH (100% duty cycle), head life of 50,000 hours, and media uses of 30,000 end-to-end passes
• Efficient data management with Memory In Cassette (MIC)
• Compact 3.5-inch form factor for easy integration into existing systems
• Active Head Cleaner mechanism and AME media reduce the need for periodic cleaning

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

 

TECHNOLOGY Drive Type Internal SCSI AIT-3 Model Numbers SDX-700C and SDX-700BM Interface Ultra 160 Wide SCSI Single-ended / Low Voltage Differential 68-Pin Connector Linear Recording Density 155,000 BPI Recording Block Length Variable or Fixed Length Blocks CAPACITY AND PERFORMANCE Capacity 100 GB (native), 260 GB (with 2.6:1 compression) Sustained Transfer Rate 12 MB/s (native), 24 MB/s (compressed) Burst Transfer Rate 160 MB/s (synchronous, maximum) Media Load Time (Avg) 10 seconds (with memory-in-cassette) Access Time (Avg) 27 seconds (with memory-in-cassette) Search Speed 122 inches/s (max) Rewind Speed 122 inches/s (max) Buffer Size 18 MB RELIABILITY Uncorrectable Error Rate Less than 10-17 bits MTBF 400,000 hours at 100% duty cycle R/W Head Life 50,000 tape contact hours Media Uses (Avg) 30,000 end-to-end passes ENVIRONMENT Operating Temperature 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C) Storage Temperature -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) Operating Humidity 20% to 80% (non-condensing) Power Requirements DC 5V +/-5% DC 12V +/-10% Power Consumption 18 watts (average) Dimensions (WxHxD) 4.0 x 1.62 x 6.10 inches (101.6 x 41.3 x 155 mm) Weight 1 lb 11.5 oz (780 g)

 

 

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SUPPORT DOCUMENTS, DOWNLOADS AND MANUALS:

• Sony SDX-700C Manual (PDF, 221.7 M)

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