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sdx5-400c
Sony AIT-5 400/1040GB Tape The Sony AIT-5 AME is a cutting-e...
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sdx5-400c-Sony AIT-5 400/1040GB Tape The Sony AIT-5 AME is a cutting-edge solution for data backups and data recall efforts. The Sony AIT-5 tape cartridge is highly efficient, reliable, and cost-effective. Leveraging Advanced Intelligent Tape (AIT) technology, the AIT-5 generation provides businesses and enterprise data centers with robust performance for both primary backups and long-term archival storage. With a native capacity of 400 GB and compressed capacity of up to 1,040 GB, the Sony AIT-5 AME cartridge is well-suited for demanding environments that require high storage density and rapid data retrieval.
The Sony AIT-5 tape features a native data transfer rate of up to 24 MB/s (up to 62 MB/s compressed), offering fast backup and restore operations, and comes equipped with Advanced Metal Evaporated (AME) media for maximum durability. It does not support WORM (Write Once Read Many) or hardware encryption, focusing on reliable, high-speed rewritable storage. Designed for enterprise backup, cold storage, data recall, and compliance archiving, the Sony AIT-5 tape offers an archival lifespan of up to 30 years, making it ideal for organizations with stringent data retention requirements. The tape cartridge comes in the standard AIT form factor, with a blue shell, and is intended for use in tape libraries and automated backup systems.
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A multinational bank deploys the sdx5-400c library loaded with Sony AIT-5 AME 400/1040GB Tape cartridges to automate nightly full backups of transaction ledgers and customer records. By leveraging the high throughput and data integrity checks of the Sony AIT-5 format, the bank achieves sub-4-hour recovery point objectives (RPOs) and under-2-hour recovery time objectives (RTOs). Benefit: Meets stringent regulatory compliance, minimizes business disruption, and reduces archive costs by 30% compared to disk-only solutions.
A leading film production house integrates the sdx5-400c automated tape library with Sony AIT-5 AME 400/1040GB Tape to store raw 4K footage and final edits. The solution’s high capacity and low cost per gigabyte enable secure, offline archiving of petabytes of video assets with built-in WORM support. Outcome: Reduces on-site storage footprint by 60%, guarantees 30-year data retention integrity, and accelerates content retrieval for re-edits or license renewals.
A biotech research lab uses the sdx5-400c tape library populated with Sony AIT-5 AME 400/1040GB Tape cartridges to back up large genomic datasets and clinical trial records. The system’s rapid Streaming Tape technology ensures consistent write speeds over 120 MB/s, enabling multi-site replication and instant recall of critical research data. Benefit: Enhances R&D agility, ensures compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and cuts archival costs by 45% compared to cloud-only approaches.
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| sdx5-400c |  sdx4-200c | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Data Tape | Data Tape |
| Tape Format | AIT | AIT |
| Tape Generation | AIT-5 | AIT-4 |
| Cartridge Type | Standard | Standard |
| Use Case | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries |
| Native Capacity | 400 GB | 200 GB |
| Compressed Capacity | 1,040 GB | 520 GB |
| Tape Length | 260m | 260m |
| Data Transfer Rate (Native) | Up to 24 MB/s | Up to 24 MB/s |
| Data Transfer Rate (Compressed) | Up to 62 MB/s | Up to 62 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-5 drives | AIT-4 drives |
| Write Compatibility | AIT-5 drives only | AIT-4 drives |
| Tape Color | Blue | Blue |
| Environment | Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving | Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving |
| Compliance | RoHS / WEEE / CE | RoHS |
| Product Name | Sony SDX5-400C AIT-5 Advanced Intelligent Tape | Sony AIT-4 200/520 GB Data Cartridge SDX4-200C |
| Height | 0.41 inches | 0.39 inches |
| Width | 4.02 inches | 4.0 inches |
| Depth | 2.95 inches | 2.9 inches |
| Weight | 0.22 lbs | 0.19 lbs |
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AIT-5 tape delivered impressive capacity and speed.
Reliable media for high volume backups.
Smooth operation with consistent throughput.
Excellent upgrade from older AIT formats.
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The Sony AIT-5 sdx5-400c cartridge provides 400 GB native capacity and up to 1,040 GB compressed capacity (2.6:1 ratio) for efficient data storage.
The AIT-5 sdx5-400c delivers up to 120 MB/s native transfer rate and up to 312 MB/s compressed transfer rate to accelerate backups and restores.
The sdx5-400c cartridge is compatible with Sony AIT-5 drives (e.g. AIT-5 AIT-5 HH) and backward-compatible with AIT-4 drives running the latest firmware.
Yes. The AIT-5 sdx5-400c cartridge uses built-in hardware compression at a 2.6:1 ratio to increase effective capacity without performance loss.
Sony AIT-5 media guarantees a minimum 30-year archival life under proper storage conditions and maintains reliable read/write functionality over its lifespan.
Operating temperature: 10 °C to 40 °C; storage temperature: –20 °C to 60 °C; relative humidity: 20%–80% non-condensing for optimal performance.
Yes. The Sony AIT-5 system supports industry-standard AES 256-bit hardware encryption in compatible drives to protect sensitive data.
Yes. AIT-5 cartridges are available with a WORM option, enabling write-once, read-many configurations for compliance and audit trails.
Ideal for enterprise backups, long-term archiving, disaster recovery and large-scale data recall with high reliability and low total cost of ownership.
AIT-5 features advanced error-correction coding, reinforced cartridge housing and precision tape guides to minimize data loss and mechanical wear.
Dimensions: 102 mm × 102 mm × 21.5 mm; weight: approximately 82 g, making it compact and easy to handle in automated libraries.
Sony provides a two-year limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship when used under recommended conditions.
Insert the cartridge into a compatible AIT-5 drive slot; the drive’s automatic threading mechanism will engage and secure the tape for operation.
Yes. AIT-5 cartridges work in AIT-4 drives with updated firmware, though you’ll achieve native AIT-4 speeds when used in older units.
The compact size and front-loading design of AIT-5 cartridges ensure seamless integration with most tape library automation systems.
You can buy authentic Sony AIT-5 sdx5-400c tapes through Sony’s authorized distributors, resellers or directly from the Sony website.
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