Greater Intelligence Of Hp Ait Tape Format

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Data searching is very fast in AIT tape technology. The searching process in AIT format is accelerated by the MIC chip. Greater intelligence is provided to the AIT tape media and drive by the MIC memory chip that is included in the cartridge. AIT tape provides data managers the flexibility to perform their work operations effectively. Key information is held by the MIC chip including search map, tape log and application information. The media and tape drive of AIT format are designed specifically for prolonged life.

Recording density in AIT tape format is much higher than other tape formats. Advanced intelligent tape uses helical scan system for data recording. The magnetization layer of AIT media comprises of pure metal which is further covered with a protective layer called DLC diamond like carbon. AME (advanced metal evaporated) is used by the AIT backup media.
The AIT tape media is handled very gently over the read/write heads as the AIT tape format has lower tape tension and tape speed. These features of AIT promote increased media life and higher mechanism. Fast tape speed is not required in helical scan ...
... system of AIT. This gives more time to the tape drive to re-position it self. The repositioning time of AIT tape format is much lesser than the tape formats using linear serpentine technologies. The performance of AIT tape is really exceptional and outstanding.

In serpentine technology, the tape cartridge is filled with data by moving the tape back and forth. This process is repeated hundreds of times. On the other hand for data reading and writing, only one pass is used in AIT tape technology from one end to the other end. Field failure of AIT backup tape technology is very low and the overall return rate is less than 3.5 percent. The reliability specification of AIT-1 and AIT2 tape drives are 300,000 hours with duty-cycle of 100%.

HP AIT 1 tape, part number Q1997A, is the first generation of AIT family. The compressed capacity of HP AIT-1 tape Q1997A is 90GB while its native data capacity is 35 GB. With an interface of Ultra-SCSI LVD, its native transfer speed reaches 4 MB/s and the compressed speed is 10 MB/s. Entry point to the AIT tape family is provided by the HP AIT-1 tape. HP AIT 1 tape Q1997Aprovides an excellent migration path for the users of DDS (digital data storage) technology who are looking forward to shift their system to AIT that can deliver higher performance with increased capacity. HP AIT-1 tape technology provides highest level of protection to the investment of the customers as the AIT 1 tape media can be read and recorded by the AIT-3 and AIT 2 tape formats.

HP AIT-2 tape Q1998A maintains the innovative form factor of 3.5" and expands the architecture of AIT format. Technological advancements in media formulation, channel coding and tape recording heads helped in increasing the speed, capacity and durability of HP AIT 2 tape Q1998A. HP AIT 2 tape format is backward compatible with first generation AIT tape.

AIT is a highly reliable tape format. Tape4backup offers high quality and durable HP AIT-1 tape, HP AIT-2 tape and HP Q1977A tape at lowest prices. Lifetime warranty is also offered on all backup media tapes.

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