EXTERNAL 260GB AIT-3 SCSI DRIV 

External 260GB AIT-3 SCSI Driv

Product Code: AITE260S Price: Check Latest MODEL- AITe260-S VENDOR- SONY STORAGE FEATURES- AIT-3 StorStation Personal Data Protection Drive- Beige External 260 GB AIT-3 SCSI Drive, Integrator model. External Ultra160 Wide SCSI LVD/SE interface drive with high capacity storage for data archiving and data protection - up to 100GB native storage capacity, or 260GB compressed (2.6:1) in a compact 3.5" half-height form-factor. Sustained data transfer rate of 12 MB/s native and 31.2 MB/s compressed (asumming 2.6:1) provides high performance for today's most demanding environments. Advanced Metal Evaporated (AME) media-Extreme durability provides an extraordinarily reliable and virtually contamination-free environ- ment reducing the need for periodic cleaning. AIT (Advanced Intelligent Tape) tape cartridges have a 16KB memory chip that keep the tape's system log & other user information. Super Head Cleaner mechanism- provides an automated cleaning solution, increasing head life and reducing the need for periodic cleaning. Helical scan recording writes the tape in one pass with a slow tape speed- reduces wear-and-tear on the tape media and drive, increasing reliability and head life. Backward read and write compatible with AIT-1 and AIT-2 media- offers flexibility and convenience, and provides investment protection. Includes drive, AC Power cord, Quick start guide, CD-ROM user manual, Warranty card, Software. -- SPECIFICATIONs -------------------------------------- INTERFACE/BUS- Ultra 160 Wide SCSI Single-ended/Low Voltage Differential 68-Pin Connector CAPACITY - Media Maximum : 260 GB (2.6:1 Compression) Hardware Maximum : 260 GB (2.6:1 Compression) Native Capacity of Media : 100 GB Native Capacity of Hardware: 100 GB Linear Recording Density : 155,000 bpi Recording Block Length : Variable or fixed length blocks TRANSFER RATE- Sustained Transfer Rate : 24.0 MB/s (Compressed) 12.0 MB/s (Native) Burst Transfer Rate : 160.0 MB/s (Sync., Max.) SPEED - Access Time (Avg.) : 27 s (with MIC) Search Speed : 122 inches/s (Max.) Rewind Speed : 122 inches/s (Max.) Drum Rotational Speed : 6,000 rpm Media Load Time (Avg.) : 10 s (with MIC) BUFFER - 18 MB RELIABILITY - MTBF : 400,000 hours at 100% duty cycle R/W Head Life: 50,000 tape contact hours Media uses: 30,000 end-to-end passes Media archival life: UP to 30 years HEAD - Composition is Hyper Metal Trimmed construction (write), New Laminated (read). SOFTWARE - Novastor TapeCopy software ALSO AVAILABLE - KIT-A51SLW 5.25" Mounting Kit SDX125C 170 meter tape with MIC AIT-1 SDX135C 230 meter tape with MIC AIT-1 SDX250C 230 meter tape with MIC AIT-2 SDX3100C 230 meter tape with MIC AIT-3 POWER- Internal: DC 5V +/- 5%, DC 12V +/- 10% External: AC100~200/220~240V; Consumption: 21 watts (average) SIZE - 7.44"w x 2.28"h x 10.31"d WT.- 4 lb 14 oz. e-mail: tape.support@am.sony.com MANUFACTURER WARRANTY:  3 YEARS