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The SDX-550V drive achieves high data reliability through Read-After-Write, an additional level of Error Correction Code, and other features. Overview The Sony SDX-550V drive is a high capacity data storage device using standard formats called AIT (Advanced Intelligent Tape) and ALDC formats. 6 The Sony SDX-550V drive stores data on tape using Advanced Intelligent tape (AIT) technology.
The SDX-550V drive achieves high data reliability through Read-After-Write, an additional level of Error Correction Code, and other features. Overview The Sony SDX-550V drive is a high capacity data storage device using standard formats called AIT (Advanced Intelligent Tape) and ALDC formats. 6 The Sony SDX-550V drive stores data on tape using Advanced Intelligent tape (AIT) technology.
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The degree of storage on 186 m tape- Introduction About AIT Drives The SDX-550V is 80 gigabytes of data compression attained while recording data varies according to system environment and data type. 7 length AIT-2 Turbo data cartridge.*1 ...208 gigabytes of storage on 186 m tape-length AIT-2 Turbo data cartridge. • Stored data are automatically checked for compression. • Ultra 160 Wide SCSI LVD/SE interface is fully supported for host computer access. *1 This is assuming 2.6 : 1 compression ratio. Features The AIT Drive Unit SDX-550V has the following features: •...
The degree of storage on 186 m tape- Introduction About AIT Drives The SDX-550V is 80 gigabytes of data compression attained while recording data varies according to system environment and data type. 7 length AIT-2 Turbo data cartridge.*1 ...208 gigabytes of storage on 186 m tape-length AIT-2 Turbo data cartridge. • Stored data are automatically checked for compression. • Ultra 160 Wide SCSI LVD/SE interface is fully supported for host computer access. *1 This is assuming 2.6 : 1 compression ratio. Features The AIT Drive Unit SDX-550V has the following features: •...
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Unloading a Cartridge The cartridge can be read from the tape but not written onto it. Write-protecting a Cartridge Cartridges can be removed from the SDX-550V either in the direction of the cartridge. In this state, data can be write-protected by pressing the EJECT bottom. AIT-1 AIT-E Turbo AIT-1 Turbo ... by sliding the tab on the back of the arrow to re-enable writing. 22 Return the switch to its original position to protect the tape from the slot. By pressing EJECT button, the tape is rewound and the cartridge ejected from writing or accidental erasure.
Unloading a Cartridge The cartridge can be read from the tape but not written onto it. Write-protecting a Cartridge Cartridges can be removed from the SDX-550V either in the direction of the cartridge. In this state, data can be write-protected by pressing the EJECT bottom. AIT-1 AIT-E Turbo AIT-1 Turbo ... by sliding the tab on the back of the arrow to re-enable writing. 22 Return the switch to its original position to protect the tape from the slot. By pressing EJECT button, the tape is rewound and the cartridge ejected from writing or accidental erasure.
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... any number of cartridge that has been written to be distinguished from the tape for Eject Read/Write Enabled Read/Append-Write Enabled WORM Cartridges WORM cartridges can not be accidentally deleted or overwritten. The SDX-550V supports WORM cartridges. "WORM" is an acronym for "Write Once Read ...Many", a function that allows data to be written to the same place on a tape only once, but permits that data to a tape can be read from regular cartridges by...
... any number of cartridge that has been written to be distinguished from the tape for Eject Read/Write Enabled Read/Append-Write Enabled WORM Cartridges WORM cartridges can not be accidentally deleted or overwritten. The SDX-550V supports WORM cartridges. "WORM" is an acronym for "Write Once Read ...Many", a function that allows data to be written to the same place on a tape only once, but permits that data to a tape can be read from regular cartridges by...