 The HP 88780 front-loading 9-track tape drive offers outstanding reliability, low maintenance and board-level diagnostics to minimize service requirements. The 512 kilobyte cache buffer helps maintain streaming performance even during start-stop application.
The autoload feature of the HP 88780 automatically centers any standard size reel from 6 to 10.5 inches, locks the reel and then threads the tape. The HP 88780 features 3 industry standard interface options: SCSI, Differential SCSI, and Pertec compatible making it compatible with most systems.
| HP 88780 Tape Drive Specifications |
Data transfer rate
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769 Kbytes/s (GCR) max.
208 Kbyes/s (PE)max.
104 Kbytes/s (NRZI) max. |
| Host Interface |
SCSI (single ended and differential)
Pertec Compatible |
| Data buffer capacity |
512 K |
| Speed |
Read/write: 125 ips |
| Density |
Standard:
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6250 cpi (GCR)
1600 cpi (PE) |
Optional:
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6250 CPI (GCRXC) Opt 400 (scsi only)
800 CPI (NRZI) Opt 800 |
| Capacity (2400 ft tape) |
280 - 700 Mbytes, typical (GCRXC)
140 Mbytes, typical (GCR)
40 Mbytes typical, (PE)
20 Mbytes typical, (NRZI) |
| Operating Mode |
Streaming |
| Number of tracks |
9 |
| Load/unload time |
13 sec. (typical) |
| Rewind time (typical) |
Rewind 90s to rewind 2400 ft tape |
| Options |
- 800 CPI
- desktop enclosure
- Interface: Pertec; SCSI (single-ended or differential) |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) |
8.75in x 19in x 26.8in (222mm x 483mm x 681mm) |
| Weight |
86 lbs (39kg) |
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