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ODC5500R/US - Sony 5.5TB Optical Disc Archive Gen 3 Cartridge

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Product Overview

The Sony 5.5TB Optical Disc Archive Gen 3 Cartridge is engineered for the long-term preservation of your invaluable data. This reliable storage solution offers up to 100 years of archiving capability, making it ideal for crucial files that require longevity and stability. With impressive read speeds of up to 375 MB/s and write speeds of 187.5 MB/s, this cartridge utilizes the Universal Disc Format (UDF) for compatibility across various platforms. It features write once, read many (WORM) functionality, ensuring that once your data is written, it remains secure and unalterable. For users of PetaSite systems, this cartridge is compatible after a firmware update. Notably, this Gen 3 cartridge is designed to be read-compatible with Gen 1 and 2 drives while offering write compatibility with Gen 2 drives.


Expert Overview

The Sony 5.5TB Optical Disc Archive Gen 3 Cartridge provides a durable solution for long-term data preservation. This cartridge is designed for IT professionals and businesses requiring secure, unalterable storage for critical files. With an archival life of up to 100 years, it addresses the challenge of maintaining data integrity and accessibility over extended periods. The write once, read many (WORM) functionality ensures data remains secure and unalterable once written. It offers read speeds of up to 375 MB/s and write speeds of 187.5 MB/s, utilizing the Universal Disc Format (UDF) for broad platform compatibility. The ODC5500R/US cartridge is suitable for organizations managing large volumes of data that necessitate stable, enduring archives, such as regulatory compliance records or historical media assets. It is compatible with PetaSite systems after a firmware update and offers read compatibility with Gen 1 and 2 drives, along with write compatibility with Gen 2 drives.

Technical Specifications

  • Capacity: 5.5 TB
  • Read Speed: Up to 375 MB/s
  • Write Speed: Up to 187.5 MB/s
  • Archival Life: Up to 100 Years
  • WORM Support: Yes
  • Storage Temperature: 14 to 131 °F / -10 to 55 °C
  • Storage Humidity: 3 to 90%
  • Archive Temperature: 50 to 86 °F / 10 to 30 °C
  • Archive Humidity: 30 to 70%
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 5.83 x 6.14 x 1.42" / 14.81 x 15.6 x 3.61 cm
  • Weight: 1.01 lb / 0.46 kg

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  • ODC5500R/US
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  • 0.99 lbs
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  • Jul 20, 2026
  • Dec 04, 2024
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Product Identifiers: Brand: Sony • Part #: ODC5500R/US • Category: CD, DVD & Blu-ray Discs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the archival life of this cartridge?

The Sony 5.5TB Optical Disc Archive Gen 3 Cartridge offers an archival life of up to 100 years, making it suitable for long-term data preservation needs.

What are the read and write speeds of this cartridge?

This cartridge provides read speeds of up to 375 MB/s and write speeds of up to 187.5 MB/s, facilitating efficient data access and storage.

Is this cartridge compatible with older generation drives?

Yes, the Gen 3 cartridge is designed to be read-compatible with Gen 1 and 2 drives. It also offers write compatibility with Gen 2 drives.

Does this cartridge support WORM functionality?

Yes, the Sony 5.5TB Optical Disc Archive Gen 3 Cartridge features write once, read many (WORM) functionality, ensuring data immutability once written.

ODC5500R/US - Sony 5.5TB Optical Disc Archive Gen 3 Cartridge

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