AIT
Sony Tape Tool for Solaris (x86)
Read before downloading - readme_sonytape_solaris_x86_v3.5.txt
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3rd Party Software Vendor Contact Information
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What model tape(s) are compatible with my AIT drive?
Normally a media compatibility guide is posted for each AIT model drive in the documentation section of our website. Please refer to the media compatibility guide for the Sony model tapes that are compatible with your drive.
Is there a recommended cleaning interval for AIT Tape Drives?
Occasional use of an AIT Cleaning Cartridge will remove environment dust that collects on the head area of the tape drum. AIT AME tape does not create contamination from tape, unlike the way MP tape media does. However, heads can be contaminated by environmental dust. Thus, occasional head cleaning is recommended for all AIT tape drives (about once every 100 hours of use).
Why do I get Bad Block and Media Errors? What can I do?
Use an AIT Cleaning Cartridge. Occasional use of a cleaning cartridge will remove environment dust that collects on the head area of the tape drum. AIT AME tape does not create contamination from tape, unlike the way MP tape media does. However, heads can be contaminated by environmental dust. Thus it is recommended occasional head cleaning for all AIT tape drives (about every 100 hours of use). As a last resort try retensioning the tape. Use this procedure whenever encountering any type of problem with your tapes when cleaning the drive will not fix.
Why Am I getting an "Error on a Request to Write Data to Media" error message when I use Ntbackup.exe on Windows 2003 Server?
Please see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 817688 for explaination and apply recommended HotFix.
What are firewire cards and what firewire cards (IEEE 1394) are compatible with my AIT USB/iLink units?
The emergence of digital video and multimedia applications has brought with it the need to move large amounts of data-quickly-between peripherals and PCs. The IEEE 1394 serial bus is the industry-standard implementation of Apple Computer, Inc.'s 1394 digital I/O system. It's a versatile, high-speed, low-cost method of interconnecting a variety of personal computer peripherals and consumer electronics devices. There are many firewire cards on the market. The following is a short list of cards that Sony has tested to work with the AIT iLink units.
Adaptex DuoConnect
IOGEAR USB 2.0/Firewire Combo
Orange Micro Orangelink+Firewire
SIIG USB2.0_1394
Adaptec USB 2 3100LP
ASD USB Turbo 2.0
Adaptec 5-port USB 2.0 Hub
IOGEAR 5-port USB 2.0 Hub
Is the life of the WORM media the same as regular media?
Yes.