Sony LIB-81 A1 8 Slot AIT1 Tape Library

Sony LIB81 8 Slot Tape Library

With 1 AIT-1 tape drive, the AIT Library 81 can deliver data transfer rates of up to 74.9 GB per hour (2.6:1 compression) to meet your storage needs and decrease your date backup window.

AIT-1 Tape Library, 8 Tape Cartridge Capacity, 1 AIT-1 Tape Drive

Model Highlights:

  • Up to 0.72 TB Capacity (2.6:1 compression)
  • Robotics rated for greater than 1,000,000 cartridge changes
  • Unique 8 slot internal carousel configuration
  • Transfer rate up to 74.9 GB per hour (2.6:1 compression) with AIT-1 drive
  • Low profile 1U height ideally suited for rack mount environment
  • Leading storage density design per cubic foot
  • Sony’s MIC technology allows fast acccess to data
  • User friendly set up and operation for unattended backup

Up to 0.72 TB Capacity (2.6:1 compression) 

The AIT Library 81 tape library, with a unique 8 slot internal carousel configuration, holds up to 0.72 TB of data for enterprise level storage requirements

High Reliability 

With an MTBF of greater than 300,000 Power On Hours (100% duty cycle) and greater than 1,000,000 cycles MCBF, the Sony AIT Library 81 can provide years of trouble-free operation

Utilizes 1 AIT-1 tape drive 

With 1 AIT-1 tape drive, the AIT Library 81 can deliver data transfer rates of up to 74.9 GB per hour (2.6:1 compression) to meet your storage needs and decrease your date backup window.

Low profile 1U height 

With a very low profile 1U height, the AIT Library 81 delivers industry leading storage density per cubic foot, providing mass storage in a compact, easy to use, system.

**MTBF, head life and media use specifications are averages based on normal office environmental conditions. Actual experiences may vary

General: 

Model Type: AIT-1 Tape Library

Product Configuration: Integration product – Library with accessories

Capacity: 

Media Maximum: 90 (2.6:1 compression)

Hardware Maximum: 0.72 TB (8 cartridges, 2.6:1 compression)

Native Capacity of Media: 35 GB

Native Capacity of Hardware: 0.28 TB

Number of Cartridge Slots: 8 (internal carousel)

Transfer Rate: 

Sustained Transfer Rate: 4.0 MB/s (Native) / 10.4 MB/s (Compressed)

Burst Transfer Rate: 12.0 MB/s (Async., Max.) / 40.0 MB/s (Sync., Max.)

Speed: 

GB/ Hour Transfer Rate: Up to 28.6 GB per hour (Native)

Up to 74.9 GB per hour (Compressed)

Cartridge Access Time: Less than 10 s

Drum Rotational Speed: 6,400 rpm

Buffer Memory: 10 MB (Drives)

Interface: 

Library Interface: Ultra2 Wide SCSI

Single Ended / Low Voltage Differential

Reliability: 

MTBF: Greater than 300,000 POH (100% duty cycle)

MCBF: Greater than 1,000,000 cycles

Average Head Life: Greater than 50,000 hours

Average Media Uses: Greater than 30,000 end-to-end passes, or 30 years

Error Rate: Less than10-17 bits

Physical Dimensions: 

Dimensions (WxHxD): 16.0 x 1.7 x 26.8 inches

Weight: 29. lbs (with 1 drive and no cartridges)

Enviromental: 

Operating Temperature: 41° F to 95° F / 5° C to 35° C

Non-Operating Temperature: -40° F to 158° F / -40° C to 70° C

Operating Humidity: 20% to 80% (non-condensing)

Chris Whitehead

Chris Whitehead is a tape drive repair and data storage expert based in Reading, Berkshire, providing tape drive repair and data storage solutions across the UK.