Sony AIT-3Ex Series tape drives deliver up to 390 GB capacity (with 2.6: 1 compression with ALDC) in a compact 3.5-inch form factor. Sony AIT-3Ex tape drives offer high data transfer rates of 18.0 MB/s native for today's demanding data storage environments. Sony AIT-3Ex tape drives are backward compatible, protecting 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-3Ex technology. 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.

Features:

• Product Description: Sony AIT i390/S - tape drive - AIT - SCSI
• Device Type: Tape drive - AIT
• Recording Standard: AIT-3Ex
• Enclosure Type: Internal
• Interface Type: SCSI LVD/SE
• Storage Removable: AIT - 3.5" x 1/2H
• Storage Removable Capacity: 150 GB (native) / 390 GB (compressed)
• Media Type: AIT
• Data Transfer Rate: 18 MBps