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| − | The '''TU16''' is a classic big tape drive from [[Digital Equipment Corporation]], | + | The '''TU16 Tape Transport''' is a classic big [[magnetic tape drive]] from [[Digital Equipment Corporation|DEC]], basically an updated version of the [[TU10 DECmagtape|TU10]], with the original [[FLIP CHIP]]-based electronics replaced with more modern electronics. |
| − | The tape transport utilizes a single capstan, with vacuum columns. The TU16 drive contains a fair amount of electronics, in the form of several boards in a 4-slot [[DEC card form factor|hex]]-high backplane: | + | It is able to store 5-40 Mbytes on a 2400' 0.5" wide tape, on a standard 10-1/2" reel. It supports 7-track operation at 200, 556, and 800 BPI, and 9-track operation 800 and 1600 BPI. The tape transport utilizes a single capstan, with vacuum columns. |
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| + | The TU16 drive contains a fair amount of electronics, in the form of several boards in a 4-slot [[DEC card form factor|hex]]-high [[backplane]]: | ||
*M8910 - Logic and Write | *M8910 - Logic and Write | ||
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*G056 - Read Amplifier | *G056 - Read Amplifier | ||
| − | In addition, that backplane contains three dual-high cards which interface to the drive bus: | + | The G056 and M8910 are hex cards; the others are dual. In addition, that backplane normally also contains three dual-high cards which interface to the drive bus: |
*M8913 - Data driver | *M8913 - Data driver | ||
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To connect to [[UNIBUS]] [[PDP-11]]'s, one of two controllers can be used. | To connect to [[UNIBUS]] [[PDP-11]]'s, one of two controllers can be used. | ||
| − | The TU16 is normally used with a [[TM02]] controller, which is a [[MASSBUS]] controller. The TU16/TM02 with an [[RH11]] MASSBUS interface is denominated as a '''TJU16'''; with the [[RH70]] MASSBUS interface of the [[PDP-11/70]], it is denominated as a '''TWU16'''. | + | The TU16 is normally used with a [[TM02 magtape controller|TM02]] controller, which is a [[MASSBUS]] controller; a TM02 can handle up to eight TU16 drives. The TU16/TM02 with an [[RH11 MASSBUS controller|RH11]] MASSBUS interface is denominated as a '''TJU16'''; with the [[RH70 MASSBUS controller|RH70]] MASSBUS interface of the [[PDP-11/70]], it is denominated as a '''TWU16'''. |
| − | The TU16 can also be used with one of the [[TM11 magtape controller|TM11 series]] of magtape controllers. To connect to these controllers, in the first drive, the three dual-high bus interface cards (above) are replaced by an M8926 interface board. (Details of the controller-Master interface are given [[TM11 magtape controller#Drive Connection|here]].) Such a drive is a 'Master' '''TU10W | + | The TU16 can also be used with one of the [[TM11 magtape controller|TM11 series]] of magtape controllers. To connect to these controllers, in the first drive, the three dual-high bus interface cards (above) are replaced by an M8926 interface board. (Details of the controller-Master interface are given [[TM11 magtape controller#Drive Connection|here]].) Such a drive is a 'Master' '''TU10W''' drive; additional TU16 'Slave' drives (up to seven) may be connected to the Master drive. |
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The drive does has to be able to indicate (to the controller) whether it is a 7-track or 9-track. --> | The drive does has to be able to indicate (to the controller) whether it is a 7-track or 9-track. --> | ||
| + | ==External links== | ||
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| + | * [http://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/dec/magtape/tu16/ TU16] - documentation at [[Bitsavers]] | ||
| + | ** [http://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/dec/magtape/tu16/EK-TU16-MM-002_TU16_TM02_Tape_Drive_System_Maintenance_Manual.pdf EK-TU16-MM-002 TU16/TM02 tape drive system maintenance manual] | ||
| − | [[Category:Tape Drives]] | + | [[Category: DEC Tape Drives]] |
| + | [[Category: MASSBUS Tape Drives]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:56, 8 February 2024
| TU16 | |
| Tape speed: | 45 ips (Forward/Reverse) 150 ips (Rewind) |
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| Size: | 19"W x 25"D x 26"H |
| Weight: | 150 lbs |
The TU16 Tape Transport is a classic big magnetic tape drive from DEC, basically an updated version of the TU10, with the original FLIP CHIP-based electronics replaced with more modern electronics.
It is able to store 5-40 Mbytes on a 2400' 0.5" wide tape, on a standard 10-1/2" reel. It supports 7-track operation at 200, 556, and 800 BPI, and 9-track operation 800 and 1600 BPI. The tape transport utilizes a single capstan, with vacuum columns.
The TU16 drive contains a fair amount of electronics, in the form of several boards in a 4-slot hex-high backplane:
- M8910 - Logic and Write
- M8911 - Slave Clock, Motion Delay
- M8912 - Slave Test Function Generator (two)
- G056 - Read Amplifier
The G056 and M8910 are hex cards; the others are dual. In addition, that backplane normally also contains three dual-high cards which interface to the drive bus:
- M8913 - Data driver
- M9001 - Bus Connector
- M9001-YA - Bus Connector
Controllers
To connect to UNIBUS PDP-11's, one of two controllers can be used.
The TU16 is normally used with a TM02 controller, which is a MASSBUS controller; a TM02 can handle up to eight TU16 drives. The TU16/TM02 with an RH11 MASSBUS interface is denominated as a TJU16; with the RH70 MASSBUS interface of the PDP-11/70, it is denominated as a TWU16.
The TU16 can also be used with one of the TM11 series of magtape controllers. To connect to these controllers, in the first drive, the three dual-high bus interface cards (above) are replaced by an M8926 interface board. (Details of the controller-Master interface are given here.) Such a drive is a 'Master' TU10W drive; additional TU16 'Slave' drives (up to seven) may be connected to the Master drive.
