TU70 Magnetic Tape Drive
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| TU70 | |
| Tape density: | 800/1600 bpi |
|---|---|
| Tape speed: | 200 ips (Forward/Reverse) 640 ips (Rewind) |
| Data rate: | 320KB/sec |
| Size: | 31"W x 30"D x 60"H (to base of operator panel) |
The TU70 Magnetic Tape Drive was a 9-track auto-loading magnetic tape drive sold by DEC. It was OEMed from Storage Technology Corporation; the STC 3470 model. The TU70 supported 9-track operation at 800 bpi (using NRZI encoding) or 1600 bpi (using PE).
For use on the PDP-10, it used a TX01 Magnetic Tape Controller, which in turn was connected to a DX10 Data Channel, or a TX02 Magnetic Tape Controller, which connected to a DX20 Programmed Device Adapter.
The tape transport utilized a single capstan, with air bearings, and two vacuum columns.
External links
- decsystem10 KL10-Based Physical Description - the TU70 is covered on pg. PD10/1-39 (pg. 46 of the PDF)
- 3400 Magnetic Tape Units - Field Engineering Maintenance Manual - covers the 3470
