Features

• 36-track read/write
• 18-track read/write (w/IDRC)
• IBM 3490 and 3490E compatible
• Desktop unit (Rack-mount available)
• External Automatic Cartridge Loader attached
• Supports 5-cartridge or 10-cartridge magazines
• LED 8-character display
• Firmware downloadable via cartridge (or SCSI interface or RS/232 interface)
• Interchangeable Interface Personality Module (IPM) for supporting SCSI-2 F&W/F&N Single-ended/Differential interface options

Physical Specifications

• Dimensions:
  With Mag-5: 10.5" x 8.5" x 24.6" (height/width/depth)
  With Mag-10 and support base (as shown in photo): 18.0" x 8.5" x 24.6" (height/width/depth)
• Specified weight: 37.7 lbs (Shipping weight: 51 lbs)

Functional Specifications

• Data transfer rate (drive): 3.0 MB/s (sustained - uncompressed)
• Data transfer rate (host): 20 MB/s (synchronous, 16 bit)
• Data buffer capacity: 2 MB (protected by CRC)
• Tape speed: Nominal 78.6 IPS; Search mode 157.2 IPS
• Number of tracks: 36-track DD-NRZI (18-track Serpentine)
• Compression algorithm: ANSI X3.225-1992 (IDRC compatible)
• Recording density: 75,742 bpi
• Recording capacity: 1.2 GB with 545' tape and EDRC; 2.4 GB with 1100' tape and EDRC
• Load/unload time: 13 seconds (typical)
• Rewind time: 3 seconds (EOT to BOT); 55 seconds (typical)
• Noise level: Less than 50 dB