AIT 3 Tape

AIT 3 tape is the most robust and highly efficient storage medium that offers unparalleled performance. AIT technology was developed by Sony. AIT3 tape is a high speed storage medium that is more economical than other tape formats. “Heliacal scan” is a reliable mechanism which has been adopted by AIT3 tape for reading and writing the storage media. Unique and powerful technologies utilized in AIT 3 tape media ensure error free data reading and recording. AIT3 backup tape has the capability to efficiently compress the data with ratio of 2.6:1.

Data recording capability of AIT 3 backup tapes is 100GB (native). The capacity of AIT3 tape extends to 260GB with compressed data. Pure magnetic layer of AIT 3 backup tape ensures maximum tape longevity while the file access time is accelerated by the unique MIC memory chip. Superior backup results are offered by the intelligently engineered AIT3 storage tape media.

AIT 3 Tape Products

Q1999A
HP 100/200GB AIT-3 Backup Tape (New Retail Pack)
HP 100/200GB AIT-3 Backup Tape (New Retail Pack)
$42.00
  Q1999A Detail
SDX3-100C
Sony 100/260GB AIT-3 Backup Tape (New Retail Pack)
Sony 100/260GB AIT-3 Backup Tape (New Retail Pack)
$43.00
  SDX3-100C Detail
SDX3-100C-R
Sony 100/260GB AIT-3 Backup Tape (Certified for Re-Use)
Sony 100/260GB AIT-3 Backup Tape (Certified for Re-Use)
$35.00
  SDX3-100C-R Detail
 
SDX3-100C-B
Sony AIT-3 100GB/260GB Backup Tape (New Bulk Pack)
Sony AIT-3 100GB/260GB Backup Tape (New Bulk Pack)
$38.50
  SDX3-100C-B Detail
SDX3-100W
Sony AIT-3 Backup WORM Tape (New Retail 5/Pack)
Sony AIT-3 Backup WORM Tape (New Retail 5/Pack)
$311.45
  SDX3-100W Detail
 

Part number of HP AIT3 cartridge is Q1999A while the Sony AIT-3 tape cartridges are SDX3-100W and SDX3-100C. Sony SDX3-100W AIT3 tape also offers the reliable WORM capability. HP Q1999A tape cartridge can hold 200GB of compressed information. 260GB of compressed data can be accommodated by the Sony SDX3-100C and SDX3-100W tape cartridges.
Massive storage capacity, high retentivity and low cost backup operations make AIT-3 tape cartridge more reliable and advantageous. Massive storage capability and unmatched recording performance of AIT 3 tape cartridge is made possible by the use of powerful AME technology.

Loading and ejection time of AIT3 tape media is reduced due to the fast data searching, which has been made possible by the MIC memory chip. Smooth coating of DLC (diamond like carbon) used in AIT 3 tape ensures tape longevity and maximizes the tape reliability. In comparison with metal-oxides, the tape surface of AIT3 backup tape is 20 times more robust