Capacity and performance for
entry level requirements
With 24 GB capacity and 2.4 MB/s sustained data transfer rate, with 2:1 data
compression, Sony 9000 series DDS-3 drives offer increased capacity along
with the fastest DDS-3 tape drives in the market. The 9000 series capacity
and speed are a great match for higher end requirements such as small to
mid-size networks
Backward compatibility with
DDS-2 and DDS-1 tape formats
Sony DDS-3 tape drive not only read and write to 125 meter, 24 GB (with 2:1
compression) data cartridges, but also are fully read/write compatible with
both DDS-2 and DDS-1 tape formats. Backward compatibility helps protect your
investment in the valuable data you already have stored on DDS-2 and DDS-1
data cartridges, while delivering the increased capacity and performance of
DDS-3 technology.
Integration kit includes
installation essentials
The 9000/BM integration kit includes the basics needed to integrate your new
DDS-3 drive into your existing system. Accessories include a pre-installed
5.25-inch bezel to allow installation of the drive in a standard 5.25-inch
drive enclosure, a spare 3.5-inch standard bezel, a DDS cleaning cartridge,
and a user manual to help with getting started.
Patented Super Head CleanerT
mechanism reduces periodic cleaning
Head contamination, the single greatest cause of tape drive failures, is
greatly reduced with the use of Sony's Super Head Cleaner mechanism. This
device, built into every Sony DDS tape drive, automatically cleans the
read/write heads after every 15 minutes of use. Contamination from tape
cartridges is kept to a minimum, reducing the need for period cleaning with
your DDS cleaning cartridge.
Sony Hyper MetalT head greatly
reduces error rates
The unique Hyper Metal head design incorporated in Sony 9000 series DDS-3
tape drives reduces error rates by up to 90% over conventional ferrite MIG
heads. Reduced error rates means more efficient operation of your tape
backup systems and greater protection for your critical data. |
