Difference between revisions of "TSV05 Tape Transport Subsystem"
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| + | | name = TSV05/TSU05 | ||
| + | | tape speed = 25 or 100 inch/sec (streaming) | ||
| + | | media = standard half-inch tape, 2400 ft. maximum | ||
| + | | manufacturer = [[Digital Equipment Corporation|DEC]] (vendor)<br>[[Cipher Data Products|Cipher]] (contractor) | ||
| + | | controller = [[M7196]] [[QBUS]] / [[M7455]] [[UNIBUS]] (or other Pertec controllers certified for the TS05) | ||
| + | | interface = [[Pertec tape interface]] | ||
| + | | tape density = 1600 bpi | ||
| + | }} | ||
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The '''TSV05 Tape Transport Subsystem''' was a compact [[magnetic tape]] [[mass storage]] system for [[PDP-11]] and low-end [[VAX]] systems, which used industry-standard [[9-track]] tape. It used [[microprocessor]]-controlled electronics in both the [[magnetic tape drive|drive]] and [[device controller|controller]] for maintainability (including built-in [[diagnostic]]s) and high data reliability. | The '''TSV05 Tape Transport Subsystem''' was a compact [[magnetic tape]] [[mass storage]] system for [[PDP-11]] and low-end [[VAX]] systems, which used industry-standard [[9-track]] tape. It used [[microprocessor]]-controlled electronics in both the [[magnetic tape drive|drive]] and [[device controller|controller]] for maintainability (including built-in [[diagnostic]]s) and high data reliability. | ||
| − | The TSV05 Subsystem consists of the [[TS05 Tape Transport]], and either the [[TSV05 controller]] ([[QBUS]] - M7196) [[TSU05 controller]] ([[UNIBUS]] - M7455) interface module, which plugs into a [[backplane]] in the host computer, and uses [[DMA]] to transfer data. The drive and controller communicate over | + | The TSV05 Subsystem consists of the [[TS05 Tape Transport]], and either the [[TSV05 controller]] ([[QBUS]] - M7196) [[TSU05 controller]] ([[UNIBUS]] - M7455) interface module, which plugs into a [[backplane]] in the host computer, and uses [[DMA]] to transfer data. The drive and controller communicate over the [[Pertec tape interface]]. |
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Revision as of 08:23, 8 January 2024
| TSV05/TSU05 | |
| Manufacturer: | DEC (vendor) Cipher (contractor) |
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| Drive Controller(s): | M7196 QBUS / M7455 UNIBUS (or other Pertec controllers certified for the TS05) |
| Interface Type: | Pertec tape interface |
| Media: | standard half-inch tape, 2400 ft. maximum |
| Tape density: | 1600 bpi |
| Tape speed: | 25 or 100 inch/sec (streaming) |
The TSV05 Tape Transport Subsystem was a compact magnetic tape mass storage system for PDP-11 and low-end VAX systems, which used industry-standard 9-track tape. It used microprocessor-controlled electronics in both the drive and controller for maintainability (including built-in diagnostics) and high data reliability.
The TSV05 Subsystem consists of the TS05 Tape Transport, and either the TSV05 controller (QBUS - M7196) TSU05 controller (UNIBUS - M7455) interface module, which plugs into a backplane in the host computer, and uses DMA to transfer data. The drive and controller communicate over the Pertec tape interface.
Further reading
- TSV05 Subsystem Technical Manual (EK-TSV05-TM) - not online
- TSV05 Field Print Set (MP-01157)
External links
- TSV05 Tape Transport Subsystem User Guide (EK-TSV05-UG-001)
- TSV05 Tape Transport Subsyste Installation Manual (EK-TSV05-IN-001)
- TSV05-S Industry Standard Magtape for BA200-Series Enclosures - sales brochure
