Appendix A. Tape Drive Specifications

Table A-1 shows the specifications for the 8505XL tape drive.

Table A-1. Drive Specifications

Parameter

Specifications

Interface

SCSI-1 and SCSI-2, single-ended

Capacity

 

8200 format

262 KB/sec

8200c format
Note: This assumes a 2:1 compression ratio

500 KB/sec

8500 format

500 KB/sec

8500c format

1 MB/sec

Physical Characteristics

 

Size

1.62” (4.1 cm) high
5.75” (14.6 cm) wide
8” (20.3 cm) deep
Note: These measurements do not include the drive sled assembly.

Weight

2.6 pounds (1.2 kg)
This measurement does not include the drive sled assembly.

Environmental

 

Ambient temperature

5˚ to 40˚ C * (41˚ F to 104˚F)

Relative Humidity (operating)

20% to 80%, non-condensing

Wet bulb

25˚ C (75˚ F) maximum

Power and Reliability

 

Input voltages

Standard + 5 VDC and +12 VDC \xb1 5%

Power consumption

14.5 W

Mean time between failure

160,0000 hours at 10% duty cycle