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The '''RC25 disk drive''' was a combination [[non-removable-media disk]] and [[removable-pack disk]] (using a sealed [[pack]]) on a singled [[spindle]], from [[Digital Equipment Corporation|DEC]]. Each 8" [[platter]] had a capacity of 25 MB, for a total of 52 MB. It connected to the [[device controller]] via the DEC standard [[LESI]] [[bus]]; a second 'slave' drive can be connected to the first 'master' drive. it uses the [[Mass Storage Control Protocol]], and is member of the [[Digital Storage Architecture]].
{{Infobox Disk drive
| name = RC25
| manufacturer = [[Digital Equipment Corporation|DEC]]
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| controller = [[KLESI Low-End Storage Interconnect‎]]
| capacity = 26 Mbytes (fixed)<br>26 Mbytes (removeable)
| transfer rate = 1.25 Mbytes/sec
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| average access time = 30.5-45.5 msec
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| rpm = 2850
| revolution time = 10.5 msec
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| average seek = 20-35 msec
| maximum seek = 55 msec
| media = 1 fixed<br>1 removeable
| surfaces = 4 (2 fixed, 2 removeable)
| number of heads = 4
| tracks = 821
| sectors = 31
| bytes per sector = 512
| tracks per inch = 1,000
| density = 12,350 bits/inch
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| start time = 60 secs (max)
| stop time = 30 secs (max)
| physical size = 10.4" x 19.9" x 22.1"
| weight = 65 lbs (single drive)
| power consumption = 300 watts (idle)
}}


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The '''RC25 disk drive''' was a combination [[non-removable-media disk]] and [[removable-pack disk]] (using a sealed [[pack]]) on a singled [[spindle]], from [[Digital Equipment Corporation|DEC]]. Each 8" [[platter]] had a capacity of 25 MB, for a total of 52 MB. It connected to the [[device controller]] via the DEC standard [[LESI]] [[bus]]; a second 'slave' drive can be connected to the first 'master' drive. It uses the [[Mass Storage Control Protocol]], and is member of the [[Digital Storage Architecture]].
 
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Revision as of 20:24, 30 August 2023


RC25
Manufacturer: DEC
Drive Controller(s): KLESI Low-End Storage Interconnect‎
Capacity: 26 Mbytes (fixed)
26 Mbytes (removeable)
Transfer Rate: 1.25 Mbytes/sec
Average Access Time: 30.5-45.5 msec
Revolutions per Minute: 2850
1/2 Revolution Time: 10.5 msec
Average Seek Time: 20-35 msec
Maximum Seek Time: 55 msec
Media: 1 fixed
1 removeable
Total Surfaces: 4 (2 fixed, 2 removeable)
Number of Heads: 4
Tracks per Surface: 821
Sectors per Track: 31
Bytes per Sector: 512
Tracks per Inch: 1,000
Density: 12,350 bits/inch
Start Time: 60 secs (max)
Stop Time: 30 secs (max)
Physical Size: 10.4" x 19.9" x 22.1"
Weight: 65 lbs (single drive)
Power Consumption: 300 watts (idle)


The RC25 disk drive was a combination non-removable-media disk and removable-pack disk (using a sealed pack) on a singled spindle, from DEC. Each 8" platter had a capacity of 25 MB, for a total of 52 MB. It connected to the device controller via the DEC standard LESI bus; a second 'slave' drive can be connected to the first 'master' drive. It uses the Mass Storage Control Protocol, and is member of the Digital Storage Architecture.

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