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Sony SDT-9000/BM DDS-3 Internal Drive , Integrator Model

• 24 GB capacity and 2.4 MB/s sustained data transfer rate (with 2:1 compression)
• Sony Hyper MetalT Head reduces error rate by up to 10 times over conventional ferrite MIG heads
• Backward compatibility to DDS-2 and DDS-1 tape formats
• Sony's patented Super Head CleanerT mechanism reduces particle build-up on read/write heads
• Integration bundle includes 5.25-inch bezel pre-installed, cleaning cartridge, 3.5-inch bezel, and user manual

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.

General:
Model Type: DDS-3 Internal Drive
Product Configuration: Kit

Capacity:
Media Maximum: 24 GB (Compressed)
Hardware Maximum: 24 GB (Compressed)
Native Capacity of Media: 12 GB
Native Capacity of Hardware: 12 GB
Linear Recording Density: 122,000 bpi
Recording Block Length: Variable or fixed length blocks

Transfer Rate:
Burst Transfer Rate: 5.0 MB/s (Async., Max.), 10.0 MB/s (Sync., Max.)
Sustained Transfer Rate: 2.4 MB/s (Compressed), 1.2 MB/s (Native)

Speed:
Access Time: Less than 45 s (125 m data cartridge)
Search Speed: 200X nominal read/write speed (Approx.)
Drum Rotational Speed: 4,252 rpm

Buffer Memory: 2 MB

Reliability:
MTBF: 200,000 POH (20% duty cycle)
Uncorrectable Error Rate: Less than 10(-15) bits

Physical Dimensions:
Dimensions (WxHxD): 4.0 x 1.62 x 5.75 inches / 101.6 x 41.3 x 146 mm
Weight: 1 lb 6 oz / 620 g

Mounting: Horizontal or vertical

Power:
Requirements: DC 5 V +/- 5% / DC 12 V +/- 10%
Consumption: 6.8 W (Typ.) / Less than 10.5 W (Max.)

Enviromental:
Operating Temperature: 40o F to 104o F / 5o C to 40o C
Non-Operating Temperature: -40o F to 158o F / -40o C to 70o C
Operating Humidity: 20% to 80% (non-condensing)
Maximum Wet Bulb Temperature: 79o F / 26o C
Shock: 5.0 G peak, half sine wave of 3 ms duration
Vibration: .25 G peak, half sine wave of 5 to 50 Hz (swept)

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