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AITE90-UL - Sony StorStation AIT-1 External Tape Drive - 35GB (Native)/91GB (Compressed) - USBExtern...
- Drive Type: External Tape Drive
- Technology: AIT-1 (Advanced Intelligent Tape)
- Native Capacity: 35GB
- Compressed Capacity: 91GB
- Interface: USB
- Model: AITE90-UL
- Purpose: Data backup, archiving, disaster recovery
- Media Format: AIT-1 Cartridges
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Drive Type
- External Tape Drive
- Technology
- AIT-1
- Native Capacity
- 35GB
- Compressed Capacity
- 91GB
- Interface
- USB
- Model
- AITE90-UL
Product details
The Sony StorStation AIT-1 External Tape Drive (model AITE90-UL) provides a reliable solution for data backup and archiving. It offers a native capacity of 35GB and a compressed capacity of 91GB, utilizing AIT-1 technology.
Technical Information
| Drive Type | External Tape Drive |
| Technology | AIT-1 |
| Native Capacity | 35GB |
| Compressed Capacity | 91GB |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | USB |
| Model | AITE90-UL |
| Brand | Sony |
Description
The Sony StorStation AITE90-UL is an external tape drive designed for secure and efficient data backup and long-term archiving. It employs the AIT-1 (Advanced Intelligent Tape) technology, a popular choice for mid-range storage needs during its era, offering a balance between capacity, speed, and cost-effectiveness. The drive's native storage capacity is 35GB per cartridge, which can be expanded to approximately 91GB when using data compression techniques, making it suitable for backing up significant amounts of data. Connectivity is achieved via a USB interface, providing ease of installation and compatibility with a wide range of workstations and servers. This external form factor allows for flexible deployment, enabling users to connect and disconnect the drive as needed for backup operations or to store it securely offline. The AITE90-UL is built for reliability, ensuring that critical data can be consistently written to and retrieved from the tape media. This StorStation drive is ideal for small to medium-sized businesses or departments requiring a dedicated solution for data protection and compliance. Its ability to store large volumes of data on removable cartridges makes it an excellent tool for disaster recovery planning and for archiving historical data that needs to be retained for extended periods. The use of AIT-1 media ensures a robust and proven tape format for these purposes.
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