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| controller = [[RH11 MASSBUS controller|RH11]] ([[UNIBUS]])
 
| controller = [[RH11 MASSBUS controller|RH11]] ([[UNIBUS]])
 
<!-- | average access time = 70 msec -->
 
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| transfer rate = 2.5 usec/word
 
| rpm = 3600
 
| rpm = 3600
 
| revolution time = 8.3 msec
 
| revolution time = 8.3 msec
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| maximum seek = 50 msec
 
| maximum seek = 50 msec
 
| surfaces = 19
 
| surfaces = 19
| tracks per surface = 411
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| tracks = 411
| sectors per track = 22
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| sectors = 22
 
| words per sector = 256
 
| words per sector = 256
 
<!-- | tracks per inch = 100 -->
 
<!-- | tracks per inch = 100 -->
 
| density = 4040 bpi (maximum)
 
| density = 4040 bpi (maximum)
 
| recording method = [[Modified Frequence Modulation]]
 
| recording method = [[Modified Frequence Modulation]]
| transfer rate = 2.5 usec/word
 
 
| physical size = 31" W x 40" H x 32" L
 
| physical size = 31" W x 40" H x 32" L
 
| weight = 600 pounds
 
| weight = 600 pounds
| power consumption = 660 VA per phase (running); 3300 VA per phase(starting, 10 seconds max)
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| power consumption = 660 VA per phase (running); 3300 VA per phase (starting, 10 seconds max)
 
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Revision as of 22:08, 2 October 2017


RP04
Drive Controller(s): RH11 (UNIBUS)
Capacity: 88 Mbytes
Transfer Rate: 2.5 usec/word
Revolutions per Minute: 3600
1/2 Revolution Time: 8.3 msec
One Track Seek Time: 7 msec
Average Seek Time: 28 msec
Maximum Seek Time: 50 msec
Total Surfaces: 19
Tracks per Surface: 411
Sectors per Track: 22
Words per Sector: 256
Density: 4040 bpi (maximum)
Recording Method: Modified Frequence Modulation
Physical Size: 31" W x 40" H x 32" L
Weight: 600 pounds
Power Consumption: 660 VA per phase (running); 3300 VA per phase (starting, 10 seconds max)


The RP04 was the successor to the RP02 and RP03 multi-platter large disk drives. It used a pack compatible with the IBM 3336 pack, used on the IBM 3330 drive.

It was the first large drive to use the MASSBUS bus; thus, it did not have a specific device controller, but used the appropriate MASSBUS controller. A maximum of 8 drives were supported per controller.