Acer AIT-1 (000004507321) AIT Tape Drive Recommendations

Built around Sonys AIT tape technology, the SDX-420C series tape drives offer a 35GB storage capacity (90GB with 2.6:1 compression), and sustained data transfer rates up to 4MB/s (10.4MB/s compressed). Sony AIT tape drives incorporate a redesigned head geometry, reducing head/tape pressure and delivering up to 50,000 hours of head life and an industry leading MTBF rating of 300,000 power-on hours (100% duty cycle). That, along with the 10MB buffer, gives you peace of mind. Sony AIT drives use Advanced Metal Evaporated (AME) media, while AIT drives incorporate a Super Head Cleaner mechanism that is activated automatically when tape errors approach a certain threshold. Together, the AME media and Super Head Cleaner mechanism result in extraordinary reliability and virtually eliminate the need for periodic cleaning.