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The '''TS11 Subsystem''' was a low price, medium performance, [[9-track]] [[magnetic tape]] tape storage system which had custom [[microprocessor]] controlled electronics for high data reliability and maintainability. The TS11 Subsystem consists of the [[TS04 Tape Transport]], and the [[TS11 controller]] interface module, which plugs into a [[UNIBUS]] [[backplane]] in the host computer. They communicate over a [[serial]] [[bus]].
  
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== Introduction ==
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A TS11 with one [[magnetic tape drive]] was US$15,400 in 1980 (according to: ''PDP-11, VAX-11 Price List April - September 1980'', EE-18587-04-80).
  
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The TS11 Subsystem is a low price, medium performance, [[9-track]] tape storage system featuring microprocessor controlled electronics for high data reliability and maintainability.
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==External links==
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The TS11 fully integrated tape storage system is packaged with its associated interface and power supply in a standard 19 inch rack mountable frame.
 
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It can be configured in several cabinets to complement various DIGITAL computer systems.
 
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Reading and writing are performed at 45 inches per second and data is recorded at 1600 bits per inch (bit /in) phase encoded ([[PE]]).
 
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ANSI standard format recording allows data to be transferred easily between computer systems.
 
  
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The TS11 Subsystem consists of a tape transport with an integrated formatter and a single hex size interface/controller module.  
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* [http://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/dec/magtape/ts11/ TS11] - documentation at [[BitSavers]]
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This module, [[M7982]], is designed for [[UNIBUS]] [[PDP-11]] and [[VAX]]-11 processors.  
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** [http://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/dec/magtape/ts11/EK-OTS11-UG-02_TS11ug_Jan84.pdf TS11 Subsystem User Guide] (EK-0TS11-UG-002)
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It plugs into any hex sized slot in a Unibus small peripheral controller ([[Small Peripheral Controller|SPC]]), and it communicates with one tape transport.
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** [http://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/dec/magtape/ts11/EK-OTS11-TM-003_TS11techMan.pdf TS11 Subsystem Technical Manual] (EK-0TS11-TM-003)
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** [http://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/dec/magtape/ts11/MP00850_TS11-B_revA_Engineering_Drawings_Oct1980.pdf TS11-B Field Maintenance Print Set] (MP00850)
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** [http://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/dec/magtape/ts11/MP00868_TS11-C_Field_Maintenance_Print_Set_Aug79.pdf TS11-C Field Maintenance Print Set] (MP00868)
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** [http://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/dec/magtape/ts11/MP00851_TS11-D_revA_Engineering_Drawings_Oct1980.pdf TS11-D Field Maintenance Print Set] (MP00851)
  
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== Features ==
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[[Category: DEC Mass Storage]]
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* Performance:
 
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** 114 cm/sec (45 inches/sec) read/write speed
 
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** 72,000 bytes per second transfer rate
 
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** 380 cm/sec (150 inches/sec) rewind speed
 
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** Bidirectional reading capability
 
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* Capacity:
 
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** 1600 bit/in phase encoded ANSI compatible recording
 
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** 15.24 cm to 26.67 cm (6 inches to 10.5 inches) tape reel capacity
 
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* Reliability /Data Integrity:
 
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** Automatic error correction
 
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** Read after write check
 
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** In-line diagnostics that run continuously during drive standby mode
 
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** Off-line self diagnostics
 
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** Simple, rugged design
 

Latest revision as of 19:53, 31 December 2023

The TS11 Subsystem was a low price, medium performance, 9-track magnetic tape tape storage system which had custom microprocessor controlled electronics for high data reliability and maintainability. The TS11 Subsystem consists of the TS04 Tape Transport, and the TS11 controller interface module, which plugs into a UNIBUS backplane in the host computer. They communicate over a serial bus.

A TS11 with one magnetic tape drive was US$15,400 in 1980 (according to: PDP-11, VAX-11 Price List April - September 1980, EE-18587-04-80).

External links

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