Highly Scalable AIT-5 Tape Storage Format

AME-III coating process strengthens the base film ofapart. Data searching process in AIT-5 has been
AIT-5 tape media and contributes to the increasedspeeded 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 technologythat simultaneously has the feature of pure magnetic
in which new mechanism has been employed to applylayer and cartridge memory chip (MIC) chip. These
magnetic layer onto the media tape reel. Sony hasadvantageous features have been engineered by
introduced a new and highly reliable lubricant thatSony for long durable life and maximum recording
assists the Sony AIT-5 tape format to stabilize itscapacity. Pure cobalt is used by Sony in
backup operations. SDX5-400W is the WORMmanufacturing the SDX5-400W tape media cartridge
cartridge while the SDX5-400C tape cartridge doeswhich results in high retentivity and high output
not include the WORM functionality. SDX5-400C andcharacteristics. Pure magnetic layer is uniformly
SDX5-400W are based on the Sony AIT-5 mediaapplied on the tape reel of Sony AIT-5 media to
technology. The noise level has been significantlyensure ultra fine tape surface. This whole process is
decreased in Sony AIT-5 media tapes by the AME-IIIcarried out without the help of any binders and
technique. AME III technology has also helped toadhesives.
decrease the magnetic particles’ size thus makingAME technique has boosted the performance and
the tape surface smoother. Low noise level andoutput characteristics of Sony AIT-5 backup storage
increased track density allows Sony SDX5-400Wformat. As the data tape cartridge is inserted into
tape cartridge to record voluminous amount of datathe backup tape drive, the drive reads the
at a brisk rate with decreased error rate. Spacing lossoperational and directory information that is recorded
has been significantly decreased by Sony in thein the memory chip. This elevates the performance
AIT-5 media format by incorporating the latestand 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 backupadministrators and IT managers to effectively
cartridge comprises of small sized metal particles thatcarryout their job tasks. The AIT-5 media format
are very useful in high density recording. Sony AIT5ensures rapid access that elevates the overall
offers breakthrough features that make it unique andefficiency. Fast media loading time of AIT-5 format
more durable tape media than other tapehelps to minimize the operational costs. The coating
technologies. Metal evaporated process developed bylayer of SDX5-400C cartridge’s tape reel is very
Sony coats the tape surface with a uniform layerhard 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 beenensures mechanical stability thus enabling AIT-5 tape
intelligently designed and manufactured to standit to deliver outstanding data backup results.