| AME-III coating process strengthens the base film of | | | | apart. Data searching process in AIT-5 has been |
| AIT-5 tape media and contributes to the increased | | | | speeded up by the employment of memory chip in |
| data density and outstanding output characteristics. | | | | the cartridge. Sony AIT5 is the only tape cartridge |
| AME-III is the advanced form of AME-II technology | | | | that simultaneously has the feature of pure magnetic |
| in which new mechanism has been employed to apply | | | | layer and cartridge memory chip (MIC) chip. These |
| magnetic layer onto the media tape reel. Sony has | | | | advantageous features have been engineered by |
| introduced a new and highly reliable lubricant that | | | | Sony for long durable life and maximum recording |
| assists the Sony AIT-5 tape format to stabilize its | | | | capacity. Pure cobalt is used by Sony in |
| backup operations. SDX5-400W is the WORM | | | | manufacturing the SDX5-400W tape media cartridge |
| cartridge while the SDX5-400C tape cartridge does | | | | which results in high retentivity and high output |
| not include the WORM functionality. SDX5-400C and | | | | characteristics. Pure magnetic layer is uniformly |
| SDX5-400W are based on the Sony AIT-5 media | | | | applied on the tape reel of Sony AIT-5 media to |
| technology. The noise level has been significantly | | | | ensure ultra fine tape surface. This whole process is |
| decreased in Sony AIT-5 media tapes by the AME-III | | | | carried out without the help of any binders and |
| technique. AME III technology has also helped to | | | | adhesives. |
| decrease the magnetic particles’ size thus making | | | | AME technique has boosted the performance and |
| the tape surface smoother. Low noise level and | | | | output characteristics of Sony AIT-5 backup storage |
| increased track density allows Sony SDX5-400W | | | | format. As the data tape cartridge is inserted into |
| tape cartridge to record voluminous amount of data | | | | the backup tape drive, the drive reads the |
| at a brisk rate with decreased error rate. Spacing loss | | | | operational and directory information that is recorded |
| has been significantly decreased by Sony in the | | | | in the memory chip. This elevates the performance |
| AIT-5 media format by incorporating the latest | | | | and speeds up the data searching, thus saving time |
| AME-III technology. | | | | and cost. Sony AIT-5 technology helps the data |
| The ultra smooth tape of Sony SDX5-400C backup | | | | administrators and IT managers to effectively |
| cartridge comprises of small sized metal particles that | | | | carryout their job tasks. The AIT-5 media format |
| are very useful in high density recording. Sony AIT5 | | | | ensures rapid access that elevates the overall |
| offers breakthrough features that make it unique and | | | | efficiency. Fast media loading time of AIT-5 format |
| more durable tape media than other tape | | | | helps to minimize the operational costs. The coating |
| technologies. Metal evaporated process developed by | | | | layer of SDX5-400C cartridge’s tape reel is very |
| Sony coats the tape surface with a uniform layer | | | | hard that comprises of diamond like carbon (DLC). |
| that results in increased storage capacity. | | | | The DLC coating strengthens the media durability and |
| Sony AIT-5 tape storage format has been | | | | ensures mechanical stability thus enabling AIT-5 tape |
| intelligently designed and manufactured to stand | | | | it to deliver outstanding data backup results. |