The Sony SDX-500C-L (Sony SDX-500C/L 50/100GB Ait-2 Scsi/Lvd Internal Hh Loader Ready Tape Drive) is a Tape Media component engineered for sustained enterprise-class workloads. This part addresses common procurement scenarios where exact-match replacement, capacity expansion, or new-build deployment is required. Technical specifications include capacity of 100 GB, interface of SCSI. Common deployment scenarios include enterprise data-center, server-room, and managed-service-provider environments where matched-OEM-part procurement is required for warranty and compliance continuity. Pro Disk Network maintains the SDX-500C-L in our enterprise inventory and verifies each unit against manufacturer datasheet specifications prior to listing. New stock ships factory-sealed where available; refurbished units are tested under load before dispatch and ship with a 90-day Pro Disk Network functional warranty. Same-day dispatch on in-stock orders placed before 3pm ET; free standard ground shipping on US orders over $150.
The SDX-500C-L is a Sony tape media component with capacity 100 GB, interface SCSI. Pricing on the SDX-500C-L is quote-based — email sales@prodisknetwork.com or use our live chat for a quote within one business day.
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Quick Answer: Will the SDX-500C-L fit my system?
The SDX-500C-L is a Sony tape media part. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with your system make, model, and serial number - we will confirm compatibility and ship same-day if in stock.
How fast does the SDX-500C-L ship?
If in stock, the SDX-500C-L ships same business day on US orders placed before 3 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
The SDX-500C-L is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.
Production Deployment — Drop-in part for production enterprise infrastructure. Pre-tested and inspected before shipment.
Replacement / Spare — Hot-spare or RMA replacement keeping installed base running while OEM warranty is processed.
Lab / Dev / Test — Identical part for non-production validation environments. Cost-effective using refurbished tier.
Capacity Expansion — Adding capacity to an existing deployment without disturbing the production baseline.
What is the SDX-500C-L?
The SDX-500C-L is a Sony enterprise IT hardware component with capacity 100 GB and interface SCSI, manufactured by Sony. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3 PM ET, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.
Pros & Cons of SDX-500C-L
Pros
Same-day US shipping from our US warehouse
Cons
Designed for capacity tier, not write-intensive cache
Not a drop-in for desktop NAS without verifying caddy
Some firmware revs locked to specific RAID-controller families
Frequently Asked Questions about SDX-500C-L
Is the SDX-500C-L a genuine Sony part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every SDX-500C-L as factory-original Sony inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned Sony servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
Will the SDX-500C-L fit my system?
The SDX-500C-L is a Sony tape media part. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with your system make, model, and serial number - we will confirm compatibility and ship same-day if in stock.
How fast does the SDX-500C-L ship?
If in stock, the SDX-500C-L ships same business day on US orders placed before 3 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
What is the warranty on the SDX-500C-L?
New SDX-500C-L units carry the full Sony manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (90 days refurbished). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the SDX-500C-L?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.