Data transmission
| Drive device, transfer rate |
6 MB/s |
| Sustained data transfer rate (native) |
6 MB/s |
| Burst transfer rate |
40 MB/s |
| Native sustained transfer rate |
6 MB/h |
Storage
| Native capacity |
40 GB |
| Compressed capacity |
104 GB |
Performance
| Read/write head life |
50000 h |
| Tape durability |
30000 pass(es) |
| Interface |
USCSI |
| Type |
AIT |
AIT-1 Turbo SCSI External Tape Drive
AIT Turbo supercharges entry-level backup. AIT Turbo drives deliver enhanced capacity and speed over the previous AIT-1 format, while providing the same industry leading reliability. When compared to DAT72, AIT Turbo offers lower cost and 2X the performance, plus more capacity. And with a complete family of AIT products currently available (AIT-E Turbo through AIT-4), AIT offers a tangible upgrade path into the future. Sony's new AIT Turbo line is a compelling option for DDS users looking to migrate to a newer platform. AIT Turbo - Demonstrating Sony's Dedication to Advanced Intelligent Tape.