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Sony SDX550VRB AIT-1 Turbo Tape Drive Kit - Internal SCSI (68-Pin Ultra Wide)
  • 80GB Native, 208GB Compressed

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Part Number:
51420
(?) Brand:
Sony Web Site
Manuf No:
SDX550VRB
Shipping Weight:
5 KG (Includes product packaging)
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SDX550VRB, SNY0369
INT SCSI 80-208GB AIT-2 TURBO BLACK SDX550VRB

Internal Ultra-Wide interface, stores 80GB (uncompressed) and up to 208GB (compressed - depending on file types) per tape with 12MB/s transfer rate.
Apart from AIT-2 Turbo media, this drive is also fully backwards compatible (read and write) to AIT-1 Turbo, AIT-E Turbo, AIT-2, and AIT-1 media.
This unit ships as a bare drive (no accessories). For the accessorised version, please see AITI200 in the Kitted Drives section..

Key features
  • Up to 208GB Per Tape
  • Up to 112GB Per Hr
  • Helical Scan Recording
  • Memory In Cassette (MIC)
  • AME Based Media
  • Dual Spindle Cartridge
  • Super Cleaning System
  • Low Power Consumption
  • Efficient Background Operation
  • Space Saving Form Factor
  • Beige Faceplate Accessory Also Available
  • 3 Year Replacement Warranty
Compatibility
  • Formats Supported: AIT-1 TURBO, AIT-E TURBO, AIT-1
  • Media Supported: 8mm 230m (with or without MIC)
Performance
  • Native Capacity: 40GB
  • Native Storage Speed: 6MB/s
  • Compression: ALDC (Hardware)
  • Interface Speed: 14MB/s async & 40MB/s synchronous
  • Buffer: 12MB Buffer
  • Average Access: 35s (AIT-1 TURBO MIC TAPE), 40s (AIT-1 TURBO NON-MIC TAPE)
Reliability
  • Writing Method: Helical Scan
  • Data Integrity: 3 Level ECC
  • Error Rate: <1 block in 10 pwr -17 bits (ECC ON)
  • MTBF: 300,000POH @ 100% Duty Cycle
  • Warranty: 3yrs Replacement Warranty
Environment
  • Operating Temp: 5C to 40C
  • Storage Temp: -40C to 70C
  • Operating Humidity: 20% to 80% (non condensing)
  • Vibration: 0.25G peak, 5-500Hz (sweep)
  • Shock (operating): 5.0G peak, 1/2 sine 3ms duration
Connection
  • Interface: SCSI ULTRA WIDE (68pin High Density)
  • Socket: Internal ribbon style Female 68pin
  • Voltage: DC 5V @ 0.9A (1.2A max) or DC 12V @ 0.3A (1.2A max)
Physical
  • Power: 10W
  • Dimensions: 5.25":146 (W) x 41.2 (H) x 155 (D) mm
  • Weight: 0.97kg
System Requirements
  • Hardware: Desktop or Tower PC with 3.5" or 5.25" 1/2 hgt open front drive slot, at least one available power connector, SCSI interface with 68pin internal connector

Supplied Accessories:
  • 5.25" 1/2 Height Mounting kit with black faceplate (installed)
  • Installation Guide
  • Warranty Card
Optional Accessories
Description
  
SDX135C- SONY 35GB-90GB 230M AIT-1 TAPE 64KB MIC
  
SDX250C- SONY 50-130GB 230M AIT-2 TAPE 64KB MIC
 
  
SDXTCL- SONY AIT1-3 CLEANING CARTRIDGE
  

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Warranty: 3-year Manufact.

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