What is AIT?
AIT (Advanced Intelligent Tape) is a magnetic tape format developed by Sony.
AIT tapes contain non-volatile memory called Memory-in-Cassette (MIC). This storage space contains data about the tape which can be read quickly by a tape drive, without having to read data from the slower magnetic media.
AIT Magnetic Media
AIT uses Advanced Metal Evaporated (AME) tape. To create AME tape, cobalt is vaporized and deposited directly on the base film.
AME technology gives AIT tape both high-capacity and exceptional durability. An AIT tape should support 30,000 media uses with an MTBF of 400,000 hours.
AIT Tape Capacities
| AIT Tape Specification | Storage Capacity |
|---|---|
| SDX125C | 25GB |
| SDX135C | 35GB |
| TAITE-20N | 20GB |
| TAIT1-40N/40C | 40GB |
| SDX236C | 36GB |
| SDX2-50C | 50GB |
| SDX2-50W | 50GB |
| SDX3-100C | 100GB |
| SDX3-100W | 100GB |
| SDX4-200C | 200GB |
| SDX4-200W | 200GB |
AIT Physical Specifications
AIT tapes are 95mm x 62.5mm x 15.0mm. This compact format is very convenient for use in 3.5" drive bays.
AIT Alternatives
Alternative tape storage standards to AIT include DLT and LTO.
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