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Sony AIT-4 (200/520) GB The Sony AIT-4 200/520 is the perfec...
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sdx4-200c-T-Sony AIT-4 (200/520) GB The Sony AIT-4 200/520 is the perfect storage solution for massive amounts of data. The Sony AIT-4 tape cartridge is of the highest quality and offers an amazingly efficient means for data backups and data recovery. This advanced tape media utilizes the Advanced Intelligent Tape (AIT) format, specifically the AIT-4 generation, to deliver superior reliability and storage capacity. With a native capacity of 200 GB and compressed capacity of up to 520 GB, the AIT-4 tape offers a robust data transfer rate of up to 24 MB/s (native) and 62 MB/s (compressed), making it well-suited for demanding enterprise environments and long-term data archiving.
The Sony AIT-4 tape cartridge features magnetic, rewritable media with a tape length of 246 meters, ensuring extended recording times and dependable data retention. Designed as a standard cartridge, it does not support WORM or built-in encryption, but provides an archival life of up to 30 years under recommended storage conditions. Typically used for enterprise backup, regulatory compliance, cold storage, and disaster recovery, the sdx4-200c-T-Sony AIT-4 (200/520) GB tape is an essential component in any professional data management strategy, trusted by organizations worldwide for its durability and performance.
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A leading bank deploys sdx4-200c-T-Sony AIT-4 (200/520) GB tape cartridges to archive multi-year transaction logs and audit trails. This solution ensures regulatory compliance, accelerates retrieval in e-discovery, and lowers total cost of ownership by offloading cold data from primary storage.
A post-production studio uses sdx4-200c-T-Sony AIT-4 (200/520) GB cartridges to back up 4K/8K raw footage and VFX assets. The high-capacity, reliable tape format safeguards critical media files, streamlines near-line transfer workflows, and guarantees rapid recovery after hardware failures.
A genomics research lab integrates sdx4-200c-T-Sony AIT-4 (200/520) GB tapes into its HPC environment for nightly snapshots of sequencing datasets. The industry-leading tape technology delivers high-density storage, robust data integrity, and quick restores, reducing network strain and preserving irreplaceable experimental results.
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| sdx4-200c-T |  SDX3-100C |  SDX2-50W |  MR-L3MQN-01-T |  SDX1-35C-T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Data Tape | Data Tape | Data Tape | Data Tape | Data Tape |
| Tape Format | AIT | AIT | AIT | LTO | AIT |
| Tape Generation | AIT-4 | AIT-3 | AIT-2 | LTO-3 | AIT-1 |
| Cartridge Type | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Use Case | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries |
| Native Capacity | 200 GB | 100 GB | 50 GB | 400 GB | 35 GB |
| Compressed Capacity | 520 GB | 260 GB | 130 GB | 800 GB | 91 GB |
| Tape Length | 246m | 230m | 230m | 680m | 230m |
| Data Transfer Rate (Native) | Up to 24 MB/s | Up to 12 MB/s | Up to 6 MB/s | Up to 80 MB/s | Up to 3 MB/s |
| Data Transfer Rate (Compressed) | Up to 62 MB/s | Up to 31 MB/s | Up to 15.6 MB/s | Up to 160 MB/s | Up to 7.8 MB/s |
| Encryption Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| WORM Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Media Type | Magnetic / Rewritable | Magnetic | Magnetic / Rewritable | Magnetic / Rewritable | Magnetic / Rewritable |
| Archival Life | Up to 30 Years | Up to 30 Years | Up to 30 Years | Up to 30 Years | Up to 30 Years |
| Read Compatibility | AIT-4 drives | AIT-3, AIT-4 drives | AIT-2, AIT-3 drives | LTO-3, LTO-4, LTO-5 drives | AIT-1, AIT-2, AIT-3 drives |
| Write Compatibility | AIT-4 drives only | AIT-3, AIT-4 drives | AIT-2 drives only | LTO-3, LTO-4 drives only | AIT-1 drives only |
| Tape Color | Blue | Black | Blue | Blue | Black |
| Environment | Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving | Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving | Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving | Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving | Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving |
| Product Name | Sony AIT-4 200/520GB Data Cartridge (SDX4-200C) | Sony SDX3-100C AIT-3 Data Cartridge | SDX2-50W-Sony AIT-2 (50/130) GB Tape | Quantum LTO-3 Ultrium Data Cartridge MR-L3MQN-01-T | Sony SDX1-35C-T AIT-1 Data Cartridge |
| Height | 0.6 inches | 0.41 in | 0.4 inches | 4.02 | 0.4 |
| Width | 4.02 inches | 4.02 in | 4.02 inches | 4.15 | 4.0 |
| Depth | 2.5 inches | 2.52 in | 2.5 inches | 0.85 | 2.5 |
| Weight | 0.22 lbs | 0.2 lbs | 0.19 lbs | 0.6 | 0.26 |
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AIT-4 tape handled large backup jobs smoothly with reliable restores.
Consistent performance and strong capacity for enterprise archives.
Worked perfectly with our AIT-4 drives.
Stable long term storage without data corruption.
High quality media suitable for critical backups.
The Sony AIT-4 (SDX4-200C-T) offers 200 GB of native storage capacity per cartridge.
With up to a 2.6:1 compression ratio, the Sony AIT-4 cartridge delivers up to 520 GB of compressed capacity.
It supports up to 12 MB/s native and up to 31 MB/s compressed data transfer rates.
Yes, it is backward compatible with AIT-3, AIT-2, and AIT-1 drives in supported libraries.
Designed for enterprise use, it supports up to 2,500 load/unload cycles and a 30-year archival life.
The cartridge measures 105 mm (L) × 73 mm (W) × 12.5 mm (H).
It is ideal for enterprise backups, data archiving, disaster recovery, and long-term data retention.
Yes, it features an integrated cleaning slot to maintain optimal tape head performance.
Recommended operating conditions are 5 °C to 40 °C with 20 %–80 % relative humidity (non-condensing).
The Sony AIT-4 cartridge is rated for up to 2,500 load/unload cycles.
AIT-4 uses Advanced Metal Evaporated (AME) tape with a cobalt-based coating for high signal-to-noise performance.
It features hardware write-protect, error correction coding (ECC), and robust cartridge design.
Yes, its durable enclosure and stable media formulation make it ideal for secure off-site archiving.
It is fully compatible with major AIT-4 tape libraries and robotic autoloaders.
Under proper storage conditions, the archival life can extend up to 30 years.
Sony provides a limited one-year warranty covering manufacturing defects.
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