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.