Name: AITI100/S Sony 40GB Native 104GB Compressed SCSI Internal Tape Drive
Brand: Sony
SKU: AITI100/S
Price: 278.10 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Sony AITI100/S tape drive offers robust internal storage capabilities using a SCSI connection, making it a solid choice for backup and archival tasks. It fits well within server environments where maintaining data integrity and storage capacity are priorities.

General Information
Brand	Sony
Part Number	AITI100/S

Technical Information
Media Type	Tape Cartridge,AIT-1
Capacity Compressed	104 GB
Capacity Native	40 GB
Recording Format	AIT (Advanced Intelligent Tape),AIT-1
Backward Compatibility	AIT-1 cartridges
Cache	2 MB
Hot Pluggable	No
Hot Swappable	No
MTBF	250,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SCSI-2

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	1.63 x 5.75 x 8.24 in (H x W x D)
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	5.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
The Sony AITI100/S is a high-capacity internal tape drive designed to handle substantial backup and archival needs. It’s built for servers or workstations where dependable data storage and quick retrieval are essential. Often found in IT departments and data centers, this tape drive supports efficient management of large data volumes. Key Features Native 40GB storage with compression up to 104GB for extended tape life SCSI interface ensures compatibility with a range of existing systems Reliable performance ideal for scheduled backups and data archiving Compact design fits seamlessly into internal drive bays Optimized for professional use where data integrity is critical Typically deployed in enterprise backup solutions and archival storage setups, the AITI100/S helps organizations keep critical data secure over time. It plays a key role by providing a stable and consistent medium for long-term data retention without frequent maintenance.

Use Cases
The Sony AITI100/S tape drive is commonly integrated within mid-sized enterprise IT environments and data centers where reliable, high-capacity data backup and archival solutions are critical. It is especially suited for organizations managing extensive datasets requiring secure, long-term storage with fast retrieval over SCSI-connected server infrastructures. How It's Used: Data centers implementing tiered storage strategies to offload cold data from primary storage arrays. Enterprise backup operations where consistent throughput and data integrity are essential for daily tape rotations. Medium-sized businesses utilizing internal tape libraries for regulatory compliance and disaster recovery. Virtualization environments requiring secondary backup media to safeguard virtual machine snapshots. IT departments managing archival workloads with periodic access across extended retention periods. This tape drive supports operational efficiency by providing reliable, scalable backup capacity that integrates seamlessly into existing SCSI infrastructures. Its performance characteristics help maintain data availability and streamline archival processes in environments where storage demands evolve over time.