Sony SDX3-100C AIT3 100/260GB backup media
AIT3 tape cartridge with 100 GB native and 260 GB compressed capacity, featuring Memory-In-Cassette for fast partition access
- Total capacity100/260 GB
- Media formatAIT3
- Pack quantity1 Pack
- Key featuresOnly Sony's AIT format features Memory-In-Cassette (MIC), a
- Memory-In-Cassette chip enables 256 on-tape partitions for faster data access
- 100 GB native and 260 GB compressed capacity suits varied backup needs
- Compatible with AIT E1040, E260, E390, I1040 and I390 drives
- Works with AIT libraries Lib-162 and Lib-D81
- Supports SDX-700 and SDX-900 storage systems
Sony AIT3 tape cartridge
The Sony SDX3-100C is an AIT3 data cartridge built for automated backup libraries and stand-alone drives. It serves IT teams that need reliable offline archives with hardware-verified write quality.
Capacity and headroom
Native capacity is 100 GB and compressed capacity reaches 260 GB, assuming a typical 2.6:1 compression ratio. The cartridge holds 256 on-tape partitions managed by the Memory-In-Cassette chip, so the drive can locate data sets without scanning the full length. Performance drops when data is incompressible or when the drive cannot sustain streaming write speeds.
AIT3 interface limits
The cartridge works with Sony AIT drives such as the E1040, E260, E390, I1040, I390 and SDX-700 models, and with libraries including the Lib-162 and Lib-81. It is not suited for environments that require capacities beyond 260 GB compressed or that use non-AIT3 tape formats.
How it compares
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- Price $42.99
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Specifications
| Product | |
|---|---|
| Brand name | SONY |
| Model name | SDX3-100C |
| Total capacity | 100/260 GB |
| Size & build | |
| Shipping weight | 0.86 kg |
| Package size | 127 × 102 × 51 mm |
| In the box | |
| Pack quantity | 1 Pack |
| More details | |
| Media format | AIT3 |
Questions about this item
Will the SDX3-100C work in my existing SDX-700 or SDX-900 drive?
The cartridge is listed for use with SDX-700 and SDX-900 drives as well as AIT E1040, E260, E390, I1040 and I390 models, so it fits those older units.
How can I confirm the tape is operating correctly after loading it?
The Memory-In-Cassette chip provides 256 on-tape partitions that the drive reads at load time; a successful mount and partition count indicates the media is functioning.
Does the pack include any cleaning cartridges or additional tapes?
The product is a single pack containing one AIT3 data cartridge only; cleaning media and extra tapes are sold separately.
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