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Single AIT-E Turbo tape cartridge in plastic case

Sony

Sony TAITE20N AIT-E Turbo backup media 20/52GB 1 Pack

SKU CH-Y1E4-BD8K7 MPN TAITE20N

AIT-E Turbo tape cartridge stores 20 GB native or 52 GB compressed at 6 MB/s transfer rate

  • Total capacity20/52 GB
  • Media formatAIT-E Turbo
  • Pack quantity1 Pack
  • Key featuresData Transfer Rate 6 MB/s
  • Stores up to 52 GB compressed on a single cartridge
  • Native 20 GB capacity without compression
  • AIT-E Turbo format for broad drive compatibility
  • 6 MB/s data transfer rate for efficient backups
  • One cartridge per pack for immediate use

Sony AIT-E Turbo Tape Media

The Sony TAITE20N is a single cartridge of AIT-E Turbo backup media built for organisations that archive data on helical-scan tape drives. It suits IT teams needing reliable offline copies for compliance or disaster-recovery workflows.

Practical limits of the AIT-E Turbo format

The cartridge offers a native capacity of 20 GB and a compressed capacity of 52 GB, with a sustained data transfer rate of 6 MB/s. Performance will vary with the drive used and the compressibility of the data being written.

The capacity figure that decides fit

Choose this media when your backup sets fit within 20 GB native or 52 GB compressed per cartridge; larger datasets will require multiple cartridges or a higher-capacity tape format.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSONY
Model nameTAITE20N
Total capacity20/52 GB
Size & build
Shipping weight0.09 kg
Package size127 × 102 × 51 mm
In the box
Pack quantity1 Pack
More details
Media formatAIT-E Turbo

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 20 GB native or 52 GB compressed capacity for my AIT-E Turbo drive?

The cartridge offers 20 GB native and 52 GB compressed; choose native if your data does not compress well, or compressed if you expect typical text or database files to shrink.

What does the 6 MB/s transfer rate mean when the tape is running in my drive?

The 6 MB/s figure is the maximum sustained write speed; actual throughput depends on the drive model, host bus and how well your data compresses.

Does this AIT-E Turbo tape work with the AIT-1 or AIT-2 interface standard?

It is built for AIT-E Turbo drives only; it will not load in earlier AIT-1 or AIT-2 mechanisms.

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