Spectra 20K/64K Library AIT-4 Drive Upgrade
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Returning Old Drives
To return old drives to Spectra Logic (for example, if you are trading in the drives, or if
you pre-purchased the new drives), use the AIT-4 drive packaging and return the drives
to Spectra Logic (North America) or contact Support for assistance in determining how
to return the drives.
Completing the Drive Upgrade Process
1.
Test your drives. For example, back up a set of data that includes one executable
program; restore the data to a temporary directory; then read the restored data
and run a restored program. Refer to your backup software documentation for a
more specific procedure. After you have performed a drive test successfully,
continue.
2.
Restart backup processes
Sony AIT Drive and Media Specifications
Sony AIT Drive Specifications
The following table summarizes the specifications for Sony AIT media.
Tape Type
Length
Capacity
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All specifications subject to change without notice.
AIT-1 (SDX-25C)
170 meters
25 GB native (65 GB with ALDC)
AIT-1-XL (SDX-35C)
230 meters
35 GB native (91 GB with ALDC)
AIT-2 (SDX2-36C)
170 meters
36 GB native (94 GB with ALDC)
AIT-2 (SDX2-50C)
230 meters
50 GB native (130 GB with ALDC)
AIT-3
230 meters
100 GB native (260 GB with ALDC)
AIT-4
230 meters
200 GB native (520 GB with ALDC)
