Sony AIT-3 Drives

Overview

The Sony StorStation AITi260S and AITe260S tape drives are SuperDrives with 100GB native capacity with the same drive size as DDS. In addition, the AITi260S and AITe260S offer high performance, best storage density, highest reliability and low cost per GB making this a clear upgrade for all DAT72, AIT1 and AIT2 users as well as an attractive alternative to LTO1 and SDLT.

AIT-3 is the smallest SuperDrive with 100GB capacity available in the same size as a DDS drive. It has the highest reliability with MTBF 400,000 hours at 100% duty cycle that easily meets the single server and drive needs as well as the stringent needs of enterprise class automation.

AIT-3 is the upgrade option for existing AIT drive users offering 100GB native capacity and full Read and Write compatibility with AIT-1 and AIT-2 drives with WORM tape capabilities allowing companies long term archival capabities. The AITi260S also comes with HP ProLiant server installation kit and compatibility testing for easy integration and a 3-year warranty.

Part numbers include: AIT3 - AITi260S & AITe260S

Features

100 GB native capacity in a 3.5” form factor drive, this is the smallest SuperDrive available with 100GB capacity
MTBF = 400,000 hrs @ 100% duty cycle, most reliable tape drive available.
Speed = 12 MB/s - very fast backup and restore. Backup 200GB of data in just 2.5 hours
Backwards compatible with AIT-1 and AIT-2, offers an ideal upgrade path for AIT-1 and AIT-2 usersDust proof bezel - more reliable tape drive that works well even in dusty office environments
HP ProLiant installation kit included which helps in easy integration into HP ProLiant Servers
HP Proliant, IBM, Dell, Fujitsu Siemens server compatible , which means hassle free installation for server integration.
R-MIC (Remote MicroController In Cassette) Fastest access to data for tape drives results in faster backups and restores
AME (Advanced Metal Evaporated) Media, causes less cleaning requests, long head life, less failures and greater data integrity.
WORM (Write Once Read Many) - Meet regulatory media needs with tape for less money and up to 10X the capacity of major optical formats!