Fujitsu M2488E

Features 36-track read/write 18-track read/write (w/IDRC) IBM 3490 and 3490E compatible Desktop unit (Rack-mount available) Single cartridge Compact; small footprint 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

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

Reliability/Power Specifications

• Mean time to repair: Less than 30 minutes (MTTR)
• Mean time between failures: 50,000 hours (MTBF)
• Head life: 6,000 hours (50% duty cycle)
• Loader/threader life: 200,000 cycles
• Input voltages: 100 to 120VAC/200 to 240VAC auto switching
• Power consumption: 150 Watts maximum
• Heat dissipation: 512 BTU/hour

Warranty

• Interprocess Systems provides direct support for M2488 tape drive service and repairs:
• Please click here for details of extended warranty plans
  • (Fujitsu no longer provides warranty for their M2488-class tape drives.)

Model Numbers

• M2488E1: SCSI-2 Fast&Wide (16 bit) Single-ended
• M2488E2: SCSI-2 Fast&Wide (16 bit) Differential
• M2488E3: SCSI-2 Fast&Narrow (8 bit) Single-ended
• M2488E4: SCSI-2 Fast&Narrow (8 bit) Differential