AIT-3EX

Overview


AIT-3Ex is the perfect upgrade drive for any current AIT user. With backwards compatibility with all of the lower capacity generations of AIT (including the Turbo media), you can take confidence that your older tapes can be used as needed. However, if you want to get the maximum benefit from AIT-3Ex, then start using the 150GB media and gain the high 18MB/s performance that the drive can offer.



Features

AITi-390V/P - Internal SCSI Drive
AITe-390V/P - External SCSI Drive
AITi-390ST/V

  • AIT-3Ex has been designed with past, but also future in mind. Not only will today's AIT-4 drive support the new AIT-3Ex media , but also the forthcoming AIT-5 drives too.
  • Capacity : 150GB native, 390GB* compressed. Backward compatible with AIT-1, AIT-2 and AIT-3 (including Turbo) media offering an ideal upgrade path current AIT users.
  • Transfer Rate - 18MB/s, 64.8GB/hr native ; 46.8MB/s*, 168.48GB/hr* compressed
  • Highest density in tape with a 3.5-inch form factor for easy integration into existing systems. In addition, drives are available in both black and white bezels and 5.25" rails for convenience, flexibility, and easy integration into a variety of environments.
  • Super Head Cleaner mechanism helps reduce the need for periodic cleaning
  • AME (Advanced Metal Evaporated) Media causes less cleaning requests, long head life, less failures and greater data integrity.
  • Efficient data management with Memory In Cassette (MIC) and Remote Memory In Cassette (RMIC)
  • Dust protective bezel - more reliable tape drive that works well even in dusty office environments.
  • High reliability with MTBF of 400,000 POH (100% duty cycle), head life of 50,000 hours (typical).
  • Write-Once, Read-Many (WORM) functionality provides added security reducing the likelihood that recorded data will be erased or altered
  • 3-years warranty

*Assumes 2.6:1 compression. Data compression performance varies according to the type of data.
Actual compression performance is generally lower if the data is already pre-compressed.

Technical Specifications

Model number
AITi390/P
AITe390/P
AITi390ST
Type
3.5/ 5.25-inch internal type with dust cover
External type with dust cover
3.5/ 5.25-inch internal type with dust cover
Format
AIT-3Ex
Media
AIT-3Ex 150 GB data cartridge, AIT-3 100 GB data cartridge
AIT-2 50 GB/36 GB data cartridge *1 , AIT-2 Turbo 80 GB data cartridge *3
AIT-1 35 GB/25 GB data cartridge *1 , AIT-1 Turbo 40 GB data cartridge *2
AIT-E Turbo 20 GB data cartridge *2
*1 : Read compatible *2 : Read compatible * 3 : Read/Write compatible
Capacity
390 GB*/150 GB (with AIT-3Ex 150 GB data cartridge)
Sustained transfer rate
18 MB/s
Buffer Memory
96MB
Burst transfer rate
160 MB/s
150 MB/s
Interface
Ultra 160 SCSI LVD/SE
Serial ATA (Gen.1)
Interface configuration
68-pins high density connector
7 Pins connector
Error rate
Less than 10-17
MTBF (duty 100%)
400,000 POH
Dimensions (excluding protrusions)
3.5-inch internal type : 101.6 (W) x 41.2 (H) x 155 (D) mm
5.25-inch internal type : 146 (W) x 41.2 (H) x 155 (D) mm
External type : 198 (W) x 64.5 (H) x 246 (D) mm
Weight
3.5" - 780 g / 5.25" - 1010 g
2.4 kg
3.5" - 780 g / 5.25" - 1010 g
Power requirements
DC5 V-/+5%, DC12 V-/+10%
AC100-240 V-/+10%, 50/60 Hz
DC5 V-/+5%, DC12 V-/+10%
Power consumption
17 W
20 W
17 W
Operating Environment Temperature
5 degrees Celcius to 40 degrees Celcius
10 degrees Celcius to 35 degrees Celcius
5 degrees Celcius to 40 degrees Celcius
Operating Humidity
20 to 80% (26 degrees Celcius)
30 to 80% (26 degrees Celcius)
20 to 80% (26 degrees Celcius)
Kit Model Information
AIT Drive unit, SCSI Model (SCSI Cable, Terminator), SATA Model (SATA Cable) Quick Start Guide, CD-ROM(Device Driver, Operation Instruction), Data Media (1pc)
   
*Assumes 2.6:1 compression. Data compression performance varies according to the type of data.
Actual compression performance is generally lower if the data is already pre-compressed.