Freecom FC TapeWare AIT-250i, FC TapeWare AIT-450i, AIT-550i, FC TapeWare AIT- 550i Specifications

TapeWare AIT-Turbo Family (SCSI)

Freecom TapeWare internal Turbo AIT Solutions with
SCSI-LVD Interface and up to 208 GB capacity

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Reliability and performance specifications are averages and are based on
normal office environmental conditions.Actual experience may vary.

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High capacity,high performance

Three Models available with 52 GB,104 GB and 208 GB (with 2.6:1 compression)

using compact 8mm data cartridges. Helical scan technology increases data

recording density, while offering fast and data transfer rates up to 31,2 MB/s

(2.6:1 compression).

SCSI Interface

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installed in most standard computer systems

High r

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eecom TapeWare AIT tape drives incorporate a redesigned head geometry,

reducing head/tape pressure and delivering up to 50,000 hours of head life. The

built-in Super Head Cleaner

TM

mechanism results in an industry leading MTBF

rating of 300,000 POH (100% duty cycle).

Reduced periodic maintenance

TapeWare AIT drives use Advanced Metal Evaporated (AME) media, which con-

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ted cobalt and is sealed with a super-durable Diamond-Like

Carbon (DLC) coating. In addition, AIT drives incorporate a Super Head Cleaner

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mechanism

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t is activated automatically when tape errors approach a certain

threshold. Together, the AME media and Super Head Cleaner

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mechanism result

in extraordinary reliability and virtually eliminate the need for periodic cleaning.

Freecom AIT Kits include

AIT-550i (AIT-2 Turbo) drive
AIT-450i (AIT-1 Turbo) drive
AIT-250i (AIT-E Turbo) drive
Black and white front bezel
TapeWare XE Software
Manual
3 years express exchange warranty

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Freecom TapeWare AIT-Turbo internal Series SCSI-LVD

F

eatured Drives

FC TapeWare AIT-250i,FC TapeWare AIT-450i,FC TapeWare AIT- 550i

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apacity

FC TapeWare AIT-250i FC TapeWare AIT-450i

Media Maximum: 52 GB (2.6:1 Compression) Media Maximum: 104 GB (2.6:1 Compression)
Hardware Maximum: 52GB (2.6:1 Compression) Hardware Maximum: 104 GB (2.6:1 Compression)
Native Capacity of Media: 20 GB Native Capacity of Media: 40 GB
Native Capacity of Hardware:20 GB Native Capacity of Hardware:40 GB
Linear Recording Density:116,000 bpi Linear Recording Density:167,000 bpi
Recording Block Length:Variable or fixed length blocks Recording Block Length:Variable or fixed length blocks

FC TapeWare AIT- 550i

Media Maximum: 208 GB (2.6:1 Compression)
Hardware Maximum: 208 GB (2.6:1 Compression)
Native Capacity of Media: 80 GB
Native Capacity of Hardware:80 GB
Linear Recording Density:167,000 bpi
Recording Block Length:Variable or fixed length blocks

Transfer Rate FC TapeWare AIT-250i FC TapeWare AIT-450i

Sustained Transfer Rate: 15.6 MB/s (2.6:1 compression) Sustained Transfer Rate: 15.6 MB/s (2.6:1 compression)

6.0 MB/s (Native) 6.0 MB/s (Native)
Burst Transfer Rate: 66MB/s (Max.) using SCSI-LVD Burst Transfer Rate: 66 MB/s using SCSI-LVD

FC TapeWare AIT- 550i

Sustained Transfer Rate: 31.2 MB/s (2.6:1 compression)

12.0 MB/s (Native) with AIT-2 Turbo Data Cartridge
Burst Transfer Rate:160 MB/s (Max.) using SCSI-LVD (Ultra 160)

Read 1 -/ Write 2 - AIT-450: AIT-Turbo E (20 GB) 1 2, AIT-1 (25 GB)1 2, AIT-1 (35 GB)1 2, AIT-1 Turbo (40 GB)1 2
Compatibility: AIT-550: AIT-Turbo E (20 GB) 1 2, AIT-1 (25 GB)1 2, AIT-1 (35 GB)1 2, AIT-1 Turbo (40 GB)1 2, AIT-2 (50 GB) 1 2,AIT-2 Turbo (80 GB) 1 2

Speed: Access Time (Avg.): 14s (with MIC)

Search Speed: 160 inches/s (Max.)
Rewind Speed: 160 inches/s (Max.)
Drum Rotation Speed: 6.400 rpm
Media Load Time (Avg.): 14 s (with MIC)
Buffer Memory:AIT-250: 12 MB, AIT-450: 12 MB, AIT-550: 32 MB

Interface: Drive: Ultra 160 SCSI LVD/SE

Reliability: MTBF: 300,000 POH (100% duty cycle)

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rite Head Life (Avg.): 50,000 tape contact hours

Media Uses (Avg.): 30,000 end-to-end passes

Physical Specifications: Dimensions 3.50”: (WxHxD): 101.6 x 41.2 x 155 mm (4.0 x 1.62 x 6.10 inches)

Dimensions 5

.25”:

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WxHxD):146 x 41.2 x 155 mm (5.75 x 1.62 x 6.10 inches)

Weight: 3 1/2" 0.78 kg (1.72 lbs) - 5 1/4" 1.05 kg (2.32 lbs)

Power: Power Requirements: DC 5 V ± 5%

DC 12

V ± 10%

Power Consumption: 12 W (Avg.)

En

viromental:

Oper

ating Temperature: 5° C to 40° C (40° F to 104° F)
Non-Operating Temperature: -40° C to 70° C (-40° F to 158° F)
Oper

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ting Humidity: 20% to 80% (non-condensing)

Maximum

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e: 26° C (79° F)
Shock: 5.0 G peak, half sine wave of 3 ms duration
Vibration:0.25 G peak, 5 to 500 Hz (swept)
Altitude:

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Reliability and performance specifications are averages and are based on normal office environmental conditions. Actual experience may vary.

FC TapeWare AIT-250i FC TapeWare AIT-450i FC TapeWare AIT-550i

Art. No. EU/UK 23897 23900 23932

EAN Code EU/UK 4021801238979 4021801239006 4021801239327
Capacity 20-54 GB 40-104 GB 80 - 208 GB