Sony AIT-i390ST High capacity tape storage: Sony AIT-3Ex tape drives deliver up to 390 GB1 capacity (with 2.6:1 compression with ALDC) in a compact 3.5-inch form factor. Fast data transfer rates: Sony AIT-3Ex tape drives offer high data transfer rates of 18.0 MB/s native for today's demanding data storage environments. Backward Compatibility: Sony AIT-3Ex tape drives are backward compatible (see media compatibility chart), 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. High reliability: 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. Remote Memory-In-Cassette (R-MIC): A 64 kbit memory chip embedded into the data cartridge provides high speed file location and file access.

Specifications Tape Capacity 150 GB native Configuration Internal Drive Interfaces SATA Buffer Memory 96 MB Sustained Transfer Rate 18 Mbps (native) Burst Transfer Rate Synchronous: 160Mbps (max) Cartridge Access Time 27 seconds (with MIC) Limited Warranty 3 years with 3-year Advance Exchange

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