The output level has been remarkably enhanced by Sony in the AIT-5 tape format by the inclusion of advanced metal evaporated AME-III technique. AME-III technique not only boosts the output level but it is also very useful in lowering the noise level. Metal evaporated technique has been enhanced in the AME-III technology which has resulted in further reduction in magnetic particles’ size along with ultra smooth surface of tape reel. The two AIT5 tape cartridges developed by Sony are SDX5-400W which has the WORM functionality while the other tape is SDX5-400C which comprises of non-WORM tape media. The problem of spacing loss has been resolved by the AME-III technology as it is contributes in minimizing the spacing loss thus enhancing the data reliability and overall efficiency of the backup system. Advanced media features of Sony AIT-5 contribute to the outstanding performance and increased storage capacity.

In order to further enhance the data searching process, a remote memory chip (R-MIC) has been incorporated that contributes to the fast searching & media loading. R-MIC holds the user definable data, search map and system log of Sony AIT-5 tape media. This vital information is read by the AIT tape drive and contributes in boosting the file searching time as the drive can directly advance to any specified location on the tape media. Inclusion of "write-once read many" technology has enhanced the AIT-5 SDX5-400W tape’s data protection level.

The previous generations AIT4, AIT3 and AIT2 tape formats also feature the WORM functionality. Easy and fast access to the backed up information is ensured by the AIT-5 tape media and tape drives. Data alteration, over writing and deletion are prevented in AIT-5 SDX5-400W tape media by the WORM feature thus making it the most cost effective tape storage format for backing up voluminous sensitive information at a fast speed. Sony AIT-5 tape media assists the IT managers to confidently store their huge data amounts and offers outstanding data reliability and data security features. Sony SDX5-400W cartridge is ideal, cost efficient for storing valuable information and is the preferred choice of the leading businesses.

Sony SDX5-400W is intelligently engineered and has a long useful life. WORM media helps the AIT-5 tape format to further strengthen the security features which are essential to protect the valuable information from unauthorized use. Sony is the pioneer among the manufactures of tape storage media which has introduced the WORM capability in the mid-range category of 8mm. Pure magnetic layer of SDX5-400W backup tape helps to optimize the performance and ensures tape longevity. AME is patented technique which has been developed for applying the metal layer on the reel of advanced intelligent tape. This process is done without binders and adhesive, and the metal layer is deposited directly on the tape surface. Improved features help the Sony AIT-5 format to maximize the performance and transfer speed under heavy workloads thus ensuring low cost per gigabyte than other tape technologies.