Freecom FC TapeWare AIT-260i, FC TapeWare AIT-460i Specifications

TapeWare AIT Family

Freecom TapeWare internal Turbo AIT Solutions with
ATAPI Interface and up to 104 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

Two models available with 52 GB and 104 GB capacity (with 2.6:1 compression)

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

recording density, while offering fast data transfer rates of up to 15.6 MB/s

(2.6:1 compression).

ATAPI Interface

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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

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

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Freecom AIT Kits include

AIT 260 (AIT-E) drive or
AIT 460 (AIT-1) drive
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Freecom TapeWare AIT internal Series ATAPI

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FC TapeWare AIT-260i FC TapeWare AIT-460i

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apacity

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)

Na

tive 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
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ecording Block Length:Variable or fixed length blocks Recording Block Length:Variable or fixed length blocks

Transfer Rate 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 Ultra DMA Burst Transfer Rate: 66 MB/s using Ultra DMA (mode 4)
(mode 4) transfer transfer

Read1-/ Write2­Compatibility: AIT-E (20GB)

1 2

, AIT-1 (25 GB)

1 2

, AIT-1 (35 GB)

1 2

Speed: Access Time (Avg.): 27 s ( with MIC)

Search Speed: 160 inches/s (Max.)
Rewind Speed: 160 inches/s (Max.)
Drum Rotational Speed: 6,400 rpm
Media Load Time (Avg.): 10 s (with MIC)
Buffer Memory:10 MB

Interface: Drive: ATA/ATAPI-5 (Ultra DMA66)

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

Uncorrectable Error Rate:Less than 10-17 bits
Read/Write 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”: (WxHxD): 146 x 41.2 x 155 mm (5.75 x 1.62 x 6.10 inches)
Weihgt : 0.765 Kg (1 lb 11 oz)

Power: Power Requirements: DC 5 V ± 5%

DC 12

V ± 10%

Power Consumption: 12 W (Avg.)

Enviromental: Operating Temperature:5° C to 40° C (40° F to 104° F)

Non-Operating Temperature:-40° C to 70° C (-40° F to 158° F)
Operating Humidity:20% to 80% (non-condensing)
Maximum Wet Bulb Temperature: 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: 10,000 feet

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

FC TapeWare AIT-260i FC TapeWare AIT-460i

Art. No. EU/UK 23895 23898

EAN Code EU/UK 4021801238955 4021801238986
Capacity 20-54 GB 40-104 GB