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The '''TS05 Tape Transport''' was a compact, low cost, medium performance, [[magnetic tape drive]] for [[PDP-11]] and low-end [[VAX]] systems, using industry-standard [[9-track]] tape. It was an auto-loading (auto-threading, using directed air flows), streaming drive (i.e. no vacuum columns or tension arms). It included a [[magnetic tape controller|formatter]], and had [[microprocessor]]-controlled electronics in the drive for maintainability (including built-in [[diagnostic]]s) and high data reliability. | The '''TS05 Tape Transport''' was a compact, low cost, medium performance, [[magnetic tape drive]] for [[PDP-11]] and low-end [[VAX]] systems, using industry-standard [[9-track]] tape. It was an auto-loading (auto-threading, using directed air flows), streaming drive (i.e. no vacuum columns or tension arms). It included a [[magnetic tape controller|formatter]], and had [[microprocessor]]-controlled electronics in the drive for maintainability (including built-in [[diagnostic]]s) and high data reliability. | ||
| − | The drive was not made by [[Digital Equipment Corporation|DEC]]; it was actually produced by [[Cipher Data Products]]. | + | The drive was not made by [[Digital Equipment Corporation|DEC]]; it was actually produced by [[Cipher Data Products]]. Cipher sold the same device as its own product under the name [[Cipher F880|F880]]. |
The [[TSV05 Tape Transport Subsystem]] consisted of a TS05 Tape Transport, and a [[device controller]] which plugged into a [[backplane]] in the host computer. The drive and controller communicated over an industry-standard [[bus]]. | The [[TSV05 Tape Transport Subsystem]] consisted of a TS05 Tape Transport, and a [[device controller]] which plugged into a [[backplane]] in the host computer. The drive and controller communicated over an industry-standard [[bus]]. | ||
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* [https://vt100.net/mirror/hcps/TSV05_Maint.pdf TSV05 Tape Transport Pocket Service Guide] (EK-TSV05-PS-004) - although the title indicates it is for the TSV05, the content is almost all TS05-related | * [https://vt100.net/mirror/hcps/TSV05_Maint.pdf TSV05 Tape Transport Pocket Service Guide] (EK-TSV05-PS-004) - although the title indicates it is for the TSV05, the content is almost all TS05-related | ||
* [http://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/dec/brochures/DEC-TSV05-S-Magtape.pdf TSV05-S Industry Standard Magtape for BA200-Series Enclosures] - sales brochure | * [http://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/dec/brochures/DEC-TSV05-S-Magtape.pdf TSV05-S Industry Standard Magtape for BA200-Series Enclosures] - sales brochure | ||
| + | * [http://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/cipher/880/ Cipher F880 manuals at BitSavers] | ||
[[Category: DEC Tape Drives]] | [[Category: DEC Tape Drives]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:53, 1 January 2024
The TS05 Tape Transport was a compact, low cost, medium performance, magnetic tape drive for PDP-11 and low-end VAX systems, using industry-standard 9-track tape. It was an auto-loading (auto-threading, using directed air flows), streaming drive (i.e. no vacuum columns or tension arms). It included a formatter, and had microprocessor-controlled electronics in the drive for maintainability (including built-in diagnostics) and high data reliability.
The drive was not made by DEC; it was actually produced by Cipher Data Products. Cipher sold the same device as its own product under the name F880.
The TSV05 Tape Transport Subsystem consisted of a TS05 Tape Transport, and a device controller which plugged into a backplane in the host computer. The drive and controller communicated over an industry-standard bus.
Further reading
- TSV05 Subsystem Technical Manual (EK-TSV05-TM) - not online
- TSV05 Field Print Set (MP-01157) - not online
External links
- TSV05 Tape Transport Subsystem User Guide (EK-TSV05-UG-001)
- TSV05 Tape Transport Subsystem Installation Manual (EK-TSV05-IN-001)
- TSV05 Tape Transport Pocket Service Guide (EK-TSV05-PS-004) - although the title indicates it is for the TSV05, the content is almost all TS05-related
- TSV05-S Industry Standard Magtape for BA200-Series Enclosures - sales brochure
- Cipher F880 manuals at BitSavers
