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Sony AITE260/S 100/260GB AIT-3 EXT SCSI Tape Drive

High-Capacity Data Storage: Sony AIT-3 EXT SCSI Tape Drive The Sony AIT-3 EXT SCSI Tape Drive delivers high-capacity data storage in a compact form factor. With its impressive data transfer rates and backward compatibility, this tape drive offers a reliable and cost-effective solution for today'...

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Overview

High-Capacity Data Storage: Sony AIT-3 EXT SCSI Tape Drive

The Sony AIT-3 EXT SCSI Tape Drive delivers high-capacity data storage in a compact form factor. With its impressive data transfer rates and backward compatibility, this tape drive offers a reliable and cost-effective solution for today's demanding data storage environments. Its advanced features, such as the embedded memory chip and redesigned head geometry, ensure fast file access and extended head life.

  • Up to 260 GB capacity
  • Compact 3.5-inch form factor
  • High data transfer rates of 12.0 MB/s native and 31.2 MB/s with 2.6: 1 compression
  • Fully read and write backward compatible with AIT-2 and AIT-1 media
  • 64-Kbit memory chip embedded into the data cartridge
  • Redesigned head geometry for reduced head/tape pressure
  • Built-in Super Head Cleaner mechanism
  • MTBF rating of 400, 000 POH

Key Features

Sony Camera/Sto AITe260/S External 260GB AIT-3 SCSI Driv

Specifications

Model
AITE260/S
Type
External SCSI Tape Drive
Technology
AIT-3
Native Storage Capacity
100GB
Compressed Storage Capacity
260GB

Frequently Asked Questions

This Sony AITE260/S AIT-3 tape drive offers a native storage capacity of 100GB, and up to 260GB with data compression.
This is an external SCSI tape drive, requiring a SCSI interface for connection to a host system.
As an AIT-3 technology drive, it is an older tape storage solution that might not be compatible with newer computer systems or interfaces.
AIT-3 refers to the Advanced Intelligent Tape generation 3 technology used by this tape drive for data storage.
This Sony AITE260/S is an external tape drive, meaning it connects to your system from the outside.