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Overview
S-AIT Technology
Introduction
CSM-20S is an S-AIT (Super Advanced Intelligent Tape) library with a built-in
S-AIT drive. Up to 20 cartridge volumes can be set and used. The unit can also
be connected to, and used with, a workstation or server.
The S-AIT library is a highest capacity tape library that makes use of "S-AIT"
(Super Advanced Intelligent Tape) technology. The S-AIT library stores large
amounts of image data on a single half-inch tape cartridge, making it the
industry's highest capacity tape library.
Helical Scan Recording Technology
Helical scan technology, based on a very stable rotating drum/head platform,
permits accurate and reliable data recording at very high track densities. This
efficient packing density provides the industry's leading, space-efficient
solution.
Advanced Metal Evaporated (AME) Tape
S-AIT media is based on AME technology. This technology represents the
culmination of over 50 years of Sony innovation and experience in magnetic
tape technology. The AME tape formulation, with diamond-like carbon coating,
offers an extraordinary durability and reliability, up to 30,000 media passes, and
an estimated media archival life of up to 30 years.
Remote Memory in Cassette (R-MIC)
The non-volatile R-MIC chip built into the data cartridge provides quick media
loads and allows fast searches of data. The R-MIC chip contains the tape's
system log, search map and user-definable information, allowing the drive to
advance at high speed directly to any file on the tape.
Reliability
The reliability of the S-AIT drive is in part the due to its innovative features,
such as its automatic head cleaning system and effective "leader block" tape
threading system with simplified tape load path. The drive cooling system is
also isolated from the sealed tape mechanism, thereby preventing airborne
contaminants from entering the tape path and affecting sensitive components.
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