Appendix A. Library Specifications
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Sony AIT Media Specifications
This section outlines the media specifications and recommended bar codes for tape
cartridges that can be used in the Spectra 10000 library. You can only use tape
cartridges that are compatible with the drives installed in your library.
Sony AME Media
Sony Advanced Metal Evaporated (AME) tape is specifically designed for use with Sony
AIT drives. The tape coating consists of layers of pure cobalt metallization with a
durable diamond-like carbon coating.
Approved Media
Approved AIT media (for use only with AIT tape drives) includes:
Capacity
Parameter Specification
Tape life 30,000 end-to-end passes
Data recording density 167 KB/inch
Tape operating temperature 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F)
Relative humidity 20% to 80% non-condensing
Maximum wet bulb temperature 26°C (78. 8°C)
Vendor Length Type Model Number
Sony 230 meters AIT-2 with MIC SDX2-50C
Sony 230 meters AIT-3 with MIC SDX3-100C
Sony (36 uses) Cleaning Cartridge SDX-TCL
Tape Type Length Capacity
Sony AIT-2 230 meters 50 GB native, 130 GB compressed
Sony AIT-3 230 meters 100 GB native, 260 GB compressed