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== Introduction ==
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The '''TS11 Subsystem''' was a low price, medium performance, [[9-track]] [[magnetic tape]] tape storage system which had custom [[microprocessor]] controlled electronics for high data reliability and maintainability. The TS11 Subsystem consists of the [[TS11 tape transport]], and the [[TS11 controller]] interface module, which plugs into a [[UNIBUS]] [[backplane]] in the host computer. They communicate over a [[serial]] [[bus]].
  
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The TS11 Subsystem is a low price, medium performance, [[9-track]] tape storage system featuring microprocessor controlled electronics for high data reliability and maintainability.
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A TS11 with one [[magnetic tape drive]] was US$15,400 in 1980 (according to: ''PDP-11, VAX-11 Price List April - September 1980'', EE-18587-04-80).
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The TS11 fully integrated tape storage system is packaged with its associated interface and power supply in a standard 19 inch rack mountable frame.
 
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It can be configured in several cabinets to complement various DIGITAL computer systems.
 
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Reading and writing are performed at 45 inches per second and data is recorded at 1600 bits per inch (bit /in) phase encoded ([[PE]]).
 
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ANSI standard format recording allows data to be transferred easily between computer systems.
 
  
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The TS11 Subsystem consists of a tape transport with an integrated formatter and a single hex size interface/controller module.
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==External links==
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This module, [[TS11 UNIBUS Tape Controller|M7982]], is designed for [[UNIBUS]] [[PDP-11]] and [[VAX]]-11 processors.
 
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It plugs into any hex sized slot in a UNIBUS small peripheral controller ([[Small Peripheral Controller|SPC]]), and it communicates with one tape transport.
 
  
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The TS11 was 15,400 US$ in 1980 according to: PDP-11, VAX-11 Price List April - September 1980, EE-18587-04-80
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* [http://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/dec/magtape/ts11/ TS11] - documentation at [[BitSavers]]
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** [http://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/dec/magtape/ts11/EK-OTS11-UG-02_TS11ug_Jan84.pdf TS11 Subsystem User Guide] (EK-0TS11-UG-002)
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** [http://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/dec/magtape/ts11/EK-OTS11-TM-003_TS11techMan.pdf TS11 Subsystem Technical Manual] (EK-0TS11-TM-003)
  
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== Features ==
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[[Category: DEC Mass Storage]]
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* Performance:
 
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** 114 cm/sec (45 inches/sec) read/write speed
 
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** 72,000 bytes per second transfer rate
 
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** 380 cm/sec (150 inches/sec) rewind speed
 
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** Bidirectional reading capability
 
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* Capacity:
 
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** 1600 bit/in phase encoded ANSI compatible recording
 
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** 15.24 cm to 26.67 cm (6 inches to 10.5 inches) tape reel capacity
 
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* Reliability /Data Integrity:
 
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** Automatic error correction
 
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** Read after write check
 
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** In-line diagnostics that run continuously during drive standby mode
 
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** Off-line self diagnostics
 
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** Simple, rugged design
 

Revision as of 05:18, 8 November 2022

The TS11 Subsystem was a low price, medium performance, 9-track magnetic tape tape storage system which had custom microprocessor controlled electronics for high data reliability and maintainability. The TS11 Subsystem consists of the TS11 tape transport, and the TS11 controller interface module, which plugs into a UNIBUS backplane in the host computer. They communicate over a serial bus.

A TS11 with one magnetic tape drive was US$15,400 in 1980 (according to: PDP-11, VAX-11 Price List April - September 1980, EE-18587-04-80).

External links

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