Built-in AIT
This chapter explains setup, installation and daily operation of the Built-In AIT.
Features
This unit has the following features:
• You can record large amounts of data cartridges using AIT (Advanced Intelligent Tape) format.
• When using the data compression function, the following volumes can be stored on a data
cartridge.
Tape standard
AIT-3
AIT-2
AIT-1
• The basic processing unit automatically determines whether data recorded on the AIT data
cartridges is compressed. It can also read data recorded on AIT data cartridges with conven-
tional AIT drives.
• Upon shipment, the 5.25-in device comes with brackets installed at both ends of the drive.
Removing the brackets makes the drive only a 3.5-in device.
5.25-in device, installed (Upon shipment)
Usable Cartridges and Compatibility Chart
Please use Sony AIT data cartridges only with this unit. Using other types of AIT data cartridges
may cause read and write errors.
Tape length
230m
230 m
170 m
230 m
170 m
3.5-in device, installed
Compressed memory capacity (GB)
Approx. 200 GB
Approx. 100 GB
Approx. 72 GB
Approx. 70 GB
Approx. 50 GB
Built-in AIT 17