TS11 Subsystem

TS11 Magtape Drive

Introduction

The TS11 Subsystem is a low price, medium performance, 9-track tape storage system featuring microprocessor controlled electronics for high data reliability and maintainability. The TS11 fully integrated tape storage system is packaged with its associated interface and power supply in a standard 19 inch rack mountable frame. It can be configured in several cabinets to complement various DIGITAL computer systems. Reading and writing are performed at 45 inches per second and data is recorded at 1600 bits per inch (bit /in) phase encoded (PE). ANSI standard format recording allows data to be transferred easily between computer systems.

The TS11 Subsystem consists of a tape transport with an integrated formatter and a single hex size interface/controller module. This module, M7982, is designed for UNIBUS PDP-11 and VAX-11 processors. It plugs into any hex sized slot in a Unibus small peripheral controller (SPC), and it communicates with one tape transport.

Features

• Performance:
  • 114 cm/sec (45 inches/sec) read/write speed
  • 72,000 bytes per second transfer rate
  • 380 cm/sec (150 inches/sec) rewind speed
  • Bidirectional reading capability

• Capacity:
  • 1600 bit/in phase encoded ANSI compatible recording
  • 15.24 cm to 26.67 cm (6 inches to 10.5 inches) tape reel capacity

• Reliability /Data Integrity:
  • Automatic error correction
  • Read after write check
  • In-line diagnostics that run continuously during drive standby mode
  • Off-line self diagnostics
  • Simple, rugged design