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Introduction

AIT Turbo supercharges entry-level backup. AIT Turbo drives deliver enhanced capacity and speed over the previous AIT-1 format, while providing the same industry leading reliability. When compared to DAT72, AIT Turbo offers lower cost and 2X the performance, plus more capacity. And with a complete family of AIT products currently available (AIT-E Turbo through AIT-4), AIT offers a tangible upgrade path into the future. Sony's new AIT Turbo line is a compelling option for DDS users looking to migrate to a newer platform. AIT Turbo - Demonstrating Sony's Dedication to Advanced Intelligent Tape™.

Features

• Capacity : Up to 40GB native storage capacity, or 104GB compressed (2.6:1) in a compact, 3.5", half-height form-factor store more information in less space.
  
• Performance : Sustained data transfer rate of 6 MB/s native provides high performance backups - up to 21.6 GB/hour native.
  
• Compression : Adaptive Lossless Data Compression (ALDC) provides greater data compression efficiency - offers average compression of 2.6:1.
  
• Reduced Periodic Maintenance : Super Head Cleaner™ provides an automated cleaning solution - increases head life and reduces the need for periodic cleaning.
  
• Reliability : Helical scan recording writes the tape in one pass with a slow tape speed and allows higher recording densities than linear recording - reduces wear-and-tear on the data cartridge and drive, increasing reliability, head life, and storage capacity within a compact form-factor.

Specifications

General

• Recommended Use : SMB
  
• Tape Capacity : 40GB native
  
• Native Capacity : 40GB native
  
• Compressed Capacity : 104GB

Hardware

• Interfaces : USB 2.0 & Firewire IEEE 1394

Inputs and Outputs

• USB Port(s) : 1 (2.0)

Memory

• Buffer Memory : 12MB

Operating Conditions

• Sustained Transfer Rate : 6 Mbps (native)
  
• Burst Transfer Rate : Synchronous: 400Mbps (max)
  
• Average Head Life : 50,000 tape contact hours (typical)
  
• Average Media Uses : 30,000 passes (typical)
  
• Cartridge Access Time : 35 seconds (with MIC)
  
• MTBF - Drive : 300,000 hours at 100% duty cycle
  
• Error Rate : Less than 10-17 bits
  
• Operating Temperature : 50°F to 95°F (10°C to 35°C)
  
• Operating Humidity : 30% to 80% (non-condensing)
  
• Storage Temperature : -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)
  
• Transfer Rate : 6 MB/s

Power

• Power Requirements : AC 100-200/220-240V
  
• Power Consumption : 20W (average)

Service and Warranty Information

• Limited Warranty : 3 years with 3-year Advance Exchange