Fujitsu M2488       

Fujitsu offers the M2488 series of low-cost, half-inch cartridge tape drives with 8-inch form factor. The M2488 has the smallest footprint in the industry and has features that are fully compatible with the IBM 3490E. Because of its low cost, compactness and flexible configurability, the M2488 series is ideal for minicomputer, network and stand-alone desktop applications.

Features

• 36-track bi-directional recoding format
• ANSI compliant microcode, designed to be fully compatible with the ANSI standard for SCSI-2
• Fujitsu's enhanced data recoding capability (EDRC), the data recoding method compatible with IBM's improved data recording capability (IDRC)
• Field-upgradable Automatic Cartridge Loader (ACL); Flush-mount Automatic Loade (FACL) options
• Four kinds of lnterface Personal Module (IPM) enable easy modification of SCSI Interface;
  • Fast & Wide Single-ended
  • Fast & Wide Differential
  • Normal & Narrow Single-ended
  • ormal & Narrow Differential
• 2 MB Buffer
• Fast data transfer rate of up to 20 megabytes per second (Fast/Wide Synchronous)
• Compact and space-saving
• Microcode download via SCSI or upload via distribution tape
• Seismic Data Feature

Functional Specifications

Model		M2488E	M2488EA	M2488EF
Data transfer rate	Host	14MB/s max. (async. mode)
		20MB/s max. (sync. mode)
	Drive / Controller	3.0MB/s
Host interface		ANSI Standard SCSI-2
Data buffer capacity		2MB
Recording format		18/36-track ANSI extended magnetic tape format parallel
Tape speed		2.0 m/s (78.6 IPS)
Recording density		74,472 bpi
Recording capacity1		1.2GB / 2.4GB 2
No. of tracks		36 (18-track serpentine)
Load/unload time (typical)		13/13 sec.	31/20 sec.	20/20 sec.
Rewind time (typical)		65 sec. / 120 sec. 2
Automatic cartridge loading feature (standard)		-	ACL	ACL

Note:
1: Standard capacity with EDRC
2: With double length tape
 

Fujitsu M2488 Data Sheet

Physical and Reliability Specifications

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Fujitsu M2488E Tape Drive - 3480/3490/3490e 36-Track

Fujitsu's M2488E 36-track tape drive was released in October, 1997. The M2488E is a half inch cartridge tape drive with 3480/3490 & 3490E compatibility that reads and writes all 34XX Densities. The M2488E offers leading mainframe technology for data interchange and backup to workstations and other advanced computer platforms. It features a low profile designed for high-volume data transfer, as well as near-line and off-line storage applications. Built for superior speed and reliability, the M2488E 36-Track tape drive offers an easy, cost-effective way to optimize overall system performance and enhance productivity.

Improve Near-Line Or Off-Line Storage Options...

• Performance: Up to 20 MB/sec data transfer rates, advanced interfaces, fast search speeds, quick rewind, rapid positioning, short load/unload cycles, efficient buffering
• Compatibility: ANSI -Standard media, format and compression based on IBM 3480/3490/3490E technology for easy data interchange
• Reliability: Proven technology from a technology leader
• Flexibility: A choice of configurations for maximum flexibility, now and into the future

Performance Is The Key

The M2488E 36-track tape drive offers high-speed data access and rapid transfer rates in a compact device-level tape drive. Fujitsu engineered this drive for optimal speed and efficiency, when moving, storing or accessing large blocks of data. The M2488E utilizes a range of high-speed, high-performance technologies to optimize data movement across the entire computer system from off-line archives to on line applications. These technologies combine to virtually eliminate sluggish, peripheral-bound operations that can cripple system efficiency and productivity.

Easy Data Interchange

The M2488E 36-track tape drive employs ANSI-Standard media with compression algorithms based on IBM 3480/3490/3490E technology, ensuring the easiest, most secure data interchange across complex computing platforms. That means important corporate data will always be available when it's needed, even when it's moving across mainframes, UNIX workstations, servers, PC's, distributed computing nodes and an assortment of storage subsystems. And for systems already using 3480/3490/3490E components, the M2488E is a perfect, low cost, high-performance storage replacement solution.

The Flexible Storage Solution

The M2488E is available in a variety of configurations to handle a range of customer options. Both desktop and rackmount models have the following optional features and functions available:

• Automatic Cartridge Loader: Provides sequential or random processing of up to ten cartridges to support unattended backup of up to 24 GB.
• Flush Mount Automated Cartridge Loader: Supports sequential or random processing of seven cartridges (16.8 GB maximum). It has the advantage of an automatic cleaning function.
• Interface Personality Module: This convenient feature enables the M2488E to support a variety of SCSI interfaces that easily configure to address current and future requirements.
• Seismic Data Feature: This feature facilitates a Read-After-Write verification processof data written to tape. It is ideal for seismic and other applications where it iscritical to ensure recorded data isn't corrupted.

Key Features

• Reads and writes 3480/3490/3490E tape formats
• High level of data checking throughout
• Integrated power supply
• Downloadable firmware via cartridge, SCSI interface, or RS/232 interface (9-pin DB-9 connector)
• Seismic Data Feature (optional)

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