Over the past decade, the volume of data created by the organizations has skyrocketed. One thing is certain that the companies of all sizes have to handle the pressure of rapidly increasing data amounts. Large volumes of data, rigid data legislations and advanced business applications demand higher media capacity, faster throughput rate and more durable storage solutions.
The most reliable, economical and robust tape technology that can meet these challenges is the AIT (advanced intelligent tape) technology. This superior tape format was introduced by Sony. AIT is a space-efficient and versatile tape solution that is widely used in workgroups, network servers, government agencies, branch offices and SMBs.
Sony is global leader and prime innovator in backup media solutions. Multiple AIT tape generations offers a wide choice to its customers. Sony AIT 3 tape solution supports a broader spectrum of business organizations, data centers, automated tape libraries and complex network servers. You can accommodate up to 100 GB data on a single space-saving AIT-3 cartridge in native mode. Sony AIT-3 tape drives are based on 3.5-inch form factor that helps to save more data-center space.
With the introduction of AME (advanced metal evaporated) technology, Sony has significantly enhanced the storage density of AIT-3 tape cartridges. Thinner base film has helped to pack longer tape reel into smaller sized AIT-3 cartridge. In order to further strengthen the data security, Sony has added WORM feature to AIT-3 technology.
WORM mechanism ensures long term reliability, making AIT-3 the most compelling tape medium for regulatory compliance and preserving government regulated data. WORM technology provides complete peace of mind against accidental data erasure, human errors and unintentional over-writings. SDX3-100W and SDX3-100C are part numbers of Sony-branded AIT-3 cartridges. SDX3-100C is a standard AIT3 tape while SDX3-100W is a WORM cartridge.
You might also be interested in the following tape cartridges that compete with AIT format:
DDS-5 tape or dat72 tapes
26046172, 18P7912, CDM72, C8010A
VXA-2 tapes
11100221, 24R2137
Sony has enhanced the data compression ratio of AIT tape format. AIT drives offers 2.6:1, which extends the AIT-3 cartridge’s capacity to 260 GB. Best feature of Sony AIT-3 drive is its exceptional read-and-record capability with all AIT tape generations up to AIT-3. This is really awesome; you can utilize AIT2, AIT1 and the AIT3 data tapes with Sony AIT-3 drive. In this way, your prior investment in AIT tape technology will be secured, and you can manage your data with greater efficiency. SDX1-CL is a high performance Sony-branded cleaning cartridge that provides approx. 55 tape cleanings. LVDS and ultra160 SCSI host connectivity facilitate the users to integrate the AIT-3 tape solution in a wide range of organizations.
If you are considering higher capacity, lower operating costs and storage automation, then the answer to your needs is the Sony AIT-3 technology. AIT-3 format is incorporated with advanced media features and reliable technologies that assist the enterprises to meet all these storage requirements at a lower cost. Software, device and product names in this article are trademarks and are sole-property of their owners.
Author Resource:-
Rob Miller is the Marketing Manager of Tape4backup and markets Sony AIT 3 Tape and Sony SDX3-100W Tape. He has vast experience in the marketing and trading industries and has been helping buyers who have the backup needs and guide clients about the technology.
Rob Miller
34972 Newark Blvd,# 501,Newark CA 94560
Tel: 888-491-4949
Fax: 888-449-5050
Email: rob@tape4backup.com
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