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SDX1-35C-T
The Sony AIT1 offers a stable, efficient, and reliable data...
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SDX1-35C-T-The Sony AIT1 offers a stable, efficient, and reliable data storage tape to safeguard your most important data. The Sony AIT-1 tape cartridge is of the highest quality and provides the ideal technologies for data backups and information recovery. Built on Advanced Intelligent Tape (AIT) technology, this first-generation (AIT-1) solution is designed for organizations looking for trustworthy backup and archival media. The cartridge features advanced magnetic media in a compact form factor and is fully compatible with AIT1 drives, making it ideal for small to medium-sized businesses and departments requiring secure and rapid information recovery.
This standard AIT-1 tape cartridge provides a native data storage capacity of 35 GB and up to 91 GB compressed (2.6:1), with reliable data transfer rates up to 3 MB/s (native). It supports rewritable media and does not offer WORM or hardware encryption features. With a tape length of 230 meters, a long archival life of up to 30 years, and a compact cartridge size, the Sony SDX1-35C-T is perfectly suited for enterprise backup, long-term archiving, and compliance storage in both tape library and standalone environments.
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A global financial services firm deploys SDX1-35C-T (Sony AIT1) across its primary tape library to store 500 TB of customer transaction records and audit logs. Leveraging Sony AIT-1’s stable, high-precision head technology and 30-year archival life, the IT team meets stringent SEC and GDPR retention mandates while reducing total cost of ownership by 40 %. The result: automated, verifiable backups and fast, reliable data recovery for regulatory audits.
A regional bank integrates the SDX1-35C-T AIT-1 tape cartridge into its on-premises disaster recovery solution, performing nightly incremental backups of SQL databases and virtual machines. Thanks to AIT-1’s efficient compression (up to 2:1) and error-correction algorithms, backup windows shrink by 30 % and restore points exceed industry RPO/RTO targets. Outcome: assured business continuity, minimized downtime and guaranteed data integrity in crisis scenarios.
A post-production studio uses SDX1-35C-T (Sony AIT1) cartridges to archive 4K and 8K raw footage from feature films and commercial shoots. With sustained streaming rates and robust tape durability, the studio archives over 1 PB of content off-site, freeing up costly online storage. The Sony AIT-1’s industry-leading reliability ensures pristine media reproduction years later, safeguarding intellectual property and reducing active storage expenses by 50 %.
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| SDX1-35C-T |  MR-L3MQN-01-T | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Data Tape | Data Tape |
| Tape Format | AIT | LTO |
| Tape Generation | AIT-1 | LTO-3 |
| Cartridge Type | Standard | Standard |
| Use Case | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries |
| Native Capacity | 35 GB | 400 GB |
| Compressed Capacity | 91 GB | 800 GB |
| Tape Length | 230m | 680m |
| Data Transfer Rate (Native) | Up to 3 MB/s | Up to 80 MB/s |
| Data Transfer Rate (Compressed) | Up to 7.8 MB/s | Up to 160 MB/s |
| Encryption Support | No | No |
| WORM Support | No | No |
| Media Type | Magnetic / Rewritable | Magnetic / Rewritable |
| Archival Life | Up to 30 Years | Up to 30 Years |
| Read Compatibility | AIT-1, AIT-2, AIT-3 drives | LTO-3, LTO-4, LTO-5 drives |
| Write Compatibility | AIT-1 drives only | LTO-3, LTO-4 drives only |
| Tape Color | Black | Blue |
| Environment | Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving | Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving |
| Product Name | Sony SDX1-35C-T AIT-1 Data Cartridge | Quantum LTO-3 Ultrium Data Cartridge MR-L3MQN-01-T |
| Height | 0.4 | 4.02 |
| Width | 4.0 | 4.15 |
| Depth | 2.5 | 0.85 |
| Weight | 0.26 | 0.6 |
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The Sony AIT1 SDX1-35C-T provides 35 GB of native storage capacity, allowing efficient backup of critical data sets without compression.
The Sony AIT1 SDX1-35C-T delivers sustained native transfer rates up to 3 MB/s, ensuring smooth, uninterrupted backups.
Yes. The Sony AIT1 SDX1-35C-T is backward compatible with all AIT1 drives and forward compatible with select AIT2 drives, simplifying migration.
Sony AIT1 SDX1-35C-T cartridges offer an archival lifespan of up to 30 years when stored under recommended conditions, guaranteeing long-term data preservation.
The Sony AIT1 SDX1-35C-T supports over 1,000 load/unload cycles, enabling reliable reuse across multiple backup operations.
Store Sony AIT1 SDX1-35C-T cartridges in 16–25°C temperature and 20–80% relative humidity, free from dust and direct sunlight for maximum longevity.
Sony AIT1 SDX1-35C-T relies on host-based encryption via compatible backup software; it does not include native hardware encryption.
Sony AIT1 SDX1-35C-T is certified for use with major enterprise backup suites such as Veritas NetBackup, IBM Spectrum Protect, and Veeam Backup & Replication.
Align the cartridge hub with the drive slot, gently push until it clicks, and use the drive’s eject command to unload—no additional tools required.
AIT1 offers 35 GB native capacity and 70 GB compressed, whereas AIT2 and beyond provide higher capacities, faster speeds, and advanced modulation techniques.
Sony AIT1 SDX1-35C-T carries a one-year limited warranty covering manufacturing defects and data integrity under normal use.
Authentic Sony AIT1 SDX1-35C-T tapes are available through authorized Sony resellers, certified tape distributors, and the official Sony Enterprise Storage web store.
Handle the cartridge by its edges, avoid touching the tape surface, and store it upright in its protective case to prevent contamination and mechanical stress.
Yes. Its robust durability and proven reliability make Sony AIT1 SDX1-35C-T ideal for critical data backups and rapid recovery in disaster scenarios.
Regularly clean the drive heads with approved cleaning cartridges every 50–75 tape loads to ensure optimal read/write performance.
The SKU SDX1-35C-T identifies a Sony AIT1 tape cartridge with 35 GB native capacity (70 GB compressed) in a standard protective case.
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