What is Ait 2 Tape ?

Advanced Intelligent Tape (AIT) is a highly efficient and durable tape storage format which was engineered and introduced by Sony. The media cassette used in AIT tape format is similar to V8 (video 8).

AIT 2 tape is the second generation of Advanced Intelligent Tape technology. Method used in AIT2 tape format for data recording and writing is called “helical scan”. AIT 2 tape technology is very robust and reliable. When compared with other tape formats, the performance and output level of AIT2 tape are far superior and unmatchable. Data compression ratio in AIT 2 tape technology is 2.6:1.

AIT 2 Tape Products

Q1998A
HP 50/130GB AIT-2 Backup Tape (New Retail Pack)
HP 50/130GB AIT-2 Backup Tape (New Retail Pack)
$48.90
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Q1998A-R
HP 50/130GB AIT-2 Backup Tape (Certified for Re-Use)
HP 50/130GB AIT-2 Backup Tape (Certified for Re-Use)
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SDX2-50C
Sony 50/130GB AIT-2 Backup Tape (New Retail Pack)
Sony 50/130GB AIT-2 Backup Tape (New Retail Pack)
$37.20
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SDX2-50W
Sony 50/130GB AIT-2 Backup Tape (New Retail Pack)
Sony 50/130GB AIT-2 Backup Tape (New Retail Pack)
$54.50
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SDX2-50C-R
Sony 50/130GB AIT-2 Backup Tape (Certified for Re-Use)
Sony 50/130GB AIT-2 Backup Tape (Certified for Re-Use)
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SDX2-36C
Sony 36/93GB AIT-2 Backup Tape (New Retail Pack)
Sony 36/93GB AIT-2 Backup Tape (New Retail Pack)
$34.40
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SDX2-50C-B
Sony AIT-2 50GB/130GB Backup Tape (New Bulk Pack)
Sony AIT-2 50GB/130GB Backup Tape (New Bulk Pack)
$34.50
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10SDX250CBA
Sony 50/130GB 230m AIT-2 Backup Tape (New Retail Pack) (10 Pack)
Sony 50/130GB 230m AIT-2 Backup Tape (New Retail Pack) (10 Pack)
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SDX2-50WA
Sony 50/130GB AIT-2 Backup WORM Tape (New Retail Pack) (5 Pack)
Sony 50/130GB AIT-2 Backup WORM Tape (New Retail Pack) (5 Pack)
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The part numbers of Sony AIT 2 tapes are SDX2-50C, SDX2-36C, SDX2-50WA, SDX2-50W and 10SDX250CBA. Sony AIT2 SDX2-50W tape offers the WORM technology. The native capacity of Sony SDX2-36C cartridge is 36 GB. The compressed capacity of both SDX2-50C and SDX2-50W is 130GB. Both these Sony AIT 2 tapes have 50GB of native recording ability.

HP also manufactures AIT2 tape cartridges. Part number of HP AIT 2 tape cartridge is Q1998A. 50GB is its native capacity and according to the compression ratio, the HP AIT2 Q1998A cartridge has the ability to record information of 130 GB.

AIT2 tape technology has been intelligently engineered to deliver outstanding results. Pure magnetic layer of AIT 2 maximizes the performance and tape longevity. High retentivity is ensured in AIT 2 tape because 100% pure cobalt is used in its media. AIT2 tape cartridge includes a flash chip called MIC (Memory in Cassette). Operational information and directory information is recorded in the MIC which reduces ejection and loading time of AIT 2 tape media.

Sony has introduced another tape format called AIT2 turbo. AIT 2 turbo tape is the enhanced form of AIT2. The part numbers of Sony AIT 2 turbo tape formats are TAIT2-80N and TAIT2-80C. Both Sony AIT2 turbo tape formats TAIT2-80C and TAIT2-80N offer 80GB capacity in native mode. The compressed recording ability of AIT 2 turbo tape cartridges reaches 208 GB.

Boom in Information Technology has increased demand for more dependable, faster, high capacity and efficient storage media products. Sony AIT2 turbo tape cartridges TAIT2-80N and TAIT2-80C are highly efficient that offer unmatchable performance. AIT 2 turbo tape accurately and efficiently records the valuable data. Innovative technologies are featured in AIT 2 turbo tape format.