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I have a Sony SDX-400C/BM ultra scsi tape drive. Plus 8 tapes (5 x 35GB (3 still in wrapper) and 2 x 25GB) for sale or trade. Fits in a 5.25 bay, 68 pin LVD connector. Has seen very light use. Asking $250 OBO (very negotiable). Drive & Tapes are worth 2-3x's this at retail. Email me for questions
Full details:
Internal 91 GB AIT-1 SCSI Drive with 5.25-inch Bezel
High Capacity, High Performance
The Sony SDX-400C tape drive delivers up to 91 GB of data storage capacity in a compact, 8mm data cartridge.
33% Increased Performance
Built around Sony's rock-solid AIT tape technology, the SDX-400C adds 33% higher performance to the AIT-1 product line. Using an Ultra Wide SCSI interface, the SDX-400C series delivers data at sustained transfer rates up to 10.4 MB/s (with 2.6:1 compression).
High Reliability
Sony AIT drives incorporate a redesigned head geometry, reducing head / tape pressure and delivering up to 50,000 hours of head life and an industry leading MTBF rating of 300,000 POH (100% duty cycle).
Compact Form Factor
AIT drives offer high capacity in a compact 3.5-inch form factor. With a compact size a fraction of the size of other high capacity tape drive formats, AIT drives are easy to integrate into desktop workstations, servers and automated tape libraries.
Reduced Periodic Maintenance
Sony AIT drives incorporate a Super Head Cleaner mechanism activated automatically by the drive mechanism when tape errors approach a certain threshold.
SDX-400C - Detailed Specifications
TECHNOLOGY
Drive Type Internal SCSI AIT-1
Model Number SDX-400C and SDX-400BM
Interface Ultra 160 Wide SCSI
Single-ended / Low Voltage Differential
68-Pin Connector
Linear Recording Density 116,000 BPI
Recording Block Length Variable or Fixed Length Blocks
CAPACITY AND PERFORMANCE
Capacity 35 GB (native), 91 GB (with 2.6:1 compression)
Sustained Transfer Rate 4 MB/s (native), 10.4 MB/s (compressed)
Burst Transfer Rate 12 MB/s (asynchronous, max)
40 MB/s (synchronous, max)
Media Load Time (Avg) 10 seconds (with memory-in-cassette)
Access Time (Avg) 27 seconds (with memory-in-cassette)
Search Speed 960 MB/s (compressed)
480 MB/s (native)
Rewind Speed 160 inches/s (max)
Buffer Size 10 MB
RELIABILITY
Uncorrectable Error Rate Less than 10-17 bits
MTBF 300,000 hours at 100% duty cycle
R/W Head Life 50,000 tape contact hours
Media Uses (Avg) 30,000 end-to-end passes
ENVIRONMENT
Operating Temperature 40°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)
Storage Temperature -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)
Operating Humidity 20% to 80% (non-condensing)
Power Requirements DC 5V +/-5%
DC 12V +/-10%
Power Consumption 12 watts (average)
Dimensions (WxHxD) 4.0 x 1.62 x 6.10 in (101.5 x 41.1 x 154.9 mm)
Weight 1 lb 11 oz (765 g)
Full details:
Internal 91 GB AIT-1 SCSI Drive with 5.25-inch Bezel
High Capacity, High Performance
The Sony SDX-400C tape drive delivers up to 91 GB of data storage capacity in a compact, 8mm data cartridge.
33% Increased Performance
Built around Sony's rock-solid AIT tape technology, the SDX-400C adds 33% higher performance to the AIT-1 product line. Using an Ultra Wide SCSI interface, the SDX-400C series delivers data at sustained transfer rates up to 10.4 MB/s (with 2.6:1 compression).
High Reliability
Sony AIT drives incorporate a redesigned head geometry, reducing head / tape pressure and delivering up to 50,000 hours of head life and an industry leading MTBF rating of 300,000 POH (100% duty cycle).
Compact Form Factor
AIT drives offer high capacity in a compact 3.5-inch form factor. With a compact size a fraction of the size of other high capacity tape drive formats, AIT drives are easy to integrate into desktop workstations, servers and automated tape libraries.
Reduced Periodic Maintenance
Sony AIT drives incorporate a Super Head Cleaner mechanism activated automatically by the drive mechanism when tape errors approach a certain threshold.
SDX-400C - Detailed Specifications
TECHNOLOGY
Drive Type Internal SCSI AIT-1
Model Number SDX-400C and SDX-400BM
Interface Ultra 160 Wide SCSI
Single-ended / Low Voltage Differential
68-Pin Connector
Linear Recording Density 116,000 BPI
Recording Block Length Variable or Fixed Length Blocks
CAPACITY AND PERFORMANCE
Capacity 35 GB (native), 91 GB (with 2.6:1 compression)
Sustained Transfer Rate 4 MB/s (native), 10.4 MB/s (compressed)
Burst Transfer Rate 12 MB/s (asynchronous, max)
40 MB/s (synchronous, max)
Media Load Time (Avg) 10 seconds (with memory-in-cassette)
Access Time (Avg) 27 seconds (with memory-in-cassette)
Search Speed 960 MB/s (compressed)
480 MB/s (native)
Rewind Speed 160 inches/s (max)
Buffer Size 10 MB
RELIABILITY
Uncorrectable Error Rate Less than 10-17 bits
MTBF 300,000 hours at 100% duty cycle
R/W Head Life 50,000 tape contact hours
Media Uses (Avg) 30,000 end-to-end passes
ENVIRONMENT
Operating Temperature 40°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)
Storage Temperature -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)
Operating Humidity 20% to 80% (non-condensing)
Power Requirements DC 5V +/-5%
DC 12V +/-10%
Power Consumption 12 watts (average)
Dimensions (WxHxD) 4.0 x 1.62 x 6.10 in (101.5 x 41.1 x 154.9 mm)
Weight 1 lb 11 oz (765 g)
