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Sony AIT4 tape cartridge in dark grey plastic housing

Sony

Sony SDX4200CWW AIT4 Backup Media 200/520GB 1 Pack

SKU CH-HTK7-3J3W2 MPN SDX4200CWW

AIT4 tape cartridge stores 200 GB native or 520 GB compressed for backup archives

  • Total capacity200/520 GB
  • Media formatAIT4
  • Pack quantity1 Pack
  • 200 GB native capacity stores critical backups
  • 520 GB compressed capacity holds more data per cartridge
  • AIT4 media type fits compatible tape drives
  • Single cartridge pack suits targeted backup jobs
  • Sony brand delivers reliable magnetic tape storage

AIT4 tape for archive workloads

This cartridge uses the AIT4 format and provides 200 GB native capacity or 520 GB when compressed. It is aimed at IT teams that run automated backup libraries and need a single piece of media for daily or weekly jobs. The pack contains one cartridge ready for immediate use.

Fits AIT4 drives and libraries

The media requires an AIT4-compatible tape drive or autoloader to read and write data. No additional cabling or adapters are needed beyond the drive itself. Using this cartridge frees up disk space on primary storage by moving cold data to offline tape.

Passive media with no power draw

The cartridge has no moving parts of its own and draws no electricity while stored or during operation. Heat and noise come only from the drive mechanism, not from the tape. Proper environmental storage keeps the media reliable for long-term retention.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSONY
Model nameSDX4200CWW
Total capacity200/520 GB
Size & build
Shipping weight0.09 kg
Package size102 × 66 × 18 mm
In the box
Pack quantity1 Pack
More details
Media formatAIT4

Questions about this item

How much data can the SDX4200CWW hold after compression?

The cartridge offers 200 GB native and 520 GB compressed capacity for AIT4 backup jobs.

Will the drive run louder or hotter when writing a full tape?

The media itself is passive; noise and heat come from the drive mechanism, not the cartridge.

What drive technology do I need to read these cartridges?

You need an AIT4-compatible tape drive to write or read the SDX4200CWW media.

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