Built-in AIT
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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
Tape length
Memory capacity (GB)
AIT-1 Turbo
186 m
Approx. 80 GB
AIT-1
230 m
Approx. 70 GB
170 m
Approx. 50 GB
AIT-2 Turbo
186 m
Approx. 160 GB
AIT-2
230 m
Approx. 100 GB
170 m
Approx. 72 GB
• 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)
3.5-in device, installed
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.
