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Sony SDX2-50W AIT-2 8mm WORM tape cartridge 50/130GB 230m

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Sony SDX2-50W AIT-2 8mm WORM Tape 50/130GB 230m

SKU CH-E7YW-2X9WJ

WORM tape cartridge stores 50 GB native or 130 GB compressed on 230 m of AIT-2 media

  • Non-contact R-MIC enables faster cartridge control
  • 50 GB native capacity for backup storage
  • 130 GB compressed capacity extends data retention
  • 230 m tape length supports high-volume archiving
  • WORM format prevents overwrite for compliance

Sony AIT-2 WORM Tape Capacity

The Sony SDX2-50W is an 8mm Advanced Intelligent Tape cartridge built for write-once-read-many archival storage. It offers a native capacity of 50 GB and a compressed capacity of 130 GB on a 230 m tape length. This media targets organisations that require tamper-proof records for regulatory compliance or long-term data preservation.

Sustained Archival Reliability

The cartridge uses Sony magnetic recording technology developed for commercial recording devices. The supplier states the AIT format is superior in reliability and performance to all other data-storage media. The non-contact R-MIC system employs IC-card memory to enable faster control and easier media management during extended backup operations.

Drive Compatibility and Handling

Installation requires a compatible AIT-2 tape drive; the cartridge cannot be written by earlier AIT-1 or later AIT-3 drives. The WORM format prevents any overwrite once data is committed, so verification before finalising a job is essential. Buyers needing rewritable media or higher native capacity should select a different cartridge type.

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Price $66.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Does the 230 m tape length generate noticeable heat or noise when the drive runs continuously?

The cartridge itself has no moving parts, so it produces no noise or heat; any sound or warmth comes from the AIT-2 drive mechanism, not the media.

What hardware must I already own to write data to this 50/130 GB WORM cartridge?

You need an AIT-2 tape drive that supports the SDX2-50W format and a compatible host interface such as SCSI or Fibre Channel.

Will this 230 m cartridge work in my older AIT-1 drive for archival reads?

No, AIT-1 drives cannot read the higher-density AIT-2 recording used on this 50/130 GB cartridge.

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