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| TU40 | |
| Tape density: | 200/556/800 bpi |
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| Tape speed: | 150 ips (Forward/Reverse) 500 ips (Rewind) |
| Data rate: | 120kc at 800 bpi |
| Size: | 31"W x 30"D x 67"H |
| Weight: | 900 lbs |
The TU40 Magnetic Tape Transport was a 9-track auto-loading magnetic tape drive from DEC; the transport section was apparently OEMed from Mohawk Data Sciences. It was used on the PDP-10, using a TM10 Magnetic Tape Control).
The tape transport utilized a single capstan, with air bearings.
External links
- decsystem10 Configurator - the TU40 is covered on pp. 70-72 (pp. 71-73 of the PDF)
