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TKZ62/63 Tape drive family
A range of options for IBM media compatibility and data interchange or backup
via a SCSI interface
Using IBM
3480/3490/3490E compatible half-inch tape formats, the TKZ6x tape drive family
has proven to be an effective way to maintain your IBM-compatible storage
capabilities or add IBM-tape compatible media to your operation.
The TKZ6x tape drive family provides fast,
dependable data interchange and/or unattended backup for IBM(R) 3480/3490/3490E
users. With the SCSI-2 interface, connectivity is available on most Compaq CPUs
and SCSI adapters, thereby allowing customers to maintain their IBM tape format
across their entire enterprise.
The TKZ6x tape drive family provides a
10-cartridge loader, and a single loading drive in a 18/36-track IBM
3480/3490/3490E compatible format.
Benefits
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Enables you to maintain the same IBM tape format across your entire enterprise
- not just in the datacenter
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Provides a range of variants from manual loaded drives for sporadic data
interchange needs to a 10-cartridge loader version for large unattended
backups
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Fast
SCSI selectability allows maximum performance on systems supporting Fast SCSI
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Compact size and low power consumption minimizes the valuable floor space
required, decreases maintenance costs, and reduces cooling costs compared to
TA9x series drives
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Tabletop and pedestal versions provide quiet operation ideal for office
environments
-
The
differential SCSI variants allows placement of the tape drives at a
considerable distance from the CPU
Highlights
- The TKZ6x tape drive family is available in
a variety of models in either desktop, pedestal or flush-mounted cabinet
configurations including the StorageWorks(TM) SW500 and SW800 datacenter
cabinet
- The TKZ62/63 drives provide complete data
interchange coverage with its read/write compatibility in both 18-track and
36-track formats
- With OpenVMS(TM) VAX, OpenVMS Alpha, Alpha
Windows NT(TM)*, and Tru64 operating system support, the TKZ6x tape drive
family is ideal for open, client/server environments
- All TKZ6x family drives-except the FWD SCSI
variants-are field configurable between single-ended and differential SCSI
- All TKZ6x family drives have IBM IDRC
compatible data compression capability
- All TKZ6x family drives have an autoranging
power supply
- FWD SCSI variants provide even faster data
transfer rates
- Windows NT support requires optional
QB-4STAA-SA software or QB4STAB-SA
TKZ62 series: 18- and 36-track format
The TKZ62 series drives read and write
18-track format on common 540-ft and 600-ft half inch tape cartridges. Please
note that it is not possible to do write appends to an 18-track tape cartridge
already containing data.
The TKZ62 series can also read and write
36-track format on the 1,100-foot thin-tape cartridge used by the Compaq TA92,
IBM, and IBM-compatible 3490E tape drives. This ability of a 36-track drive to
read and write 18-track format is unique in the industry. The TKZ62 series is
available only as a 10-cartridge loader in either tabletop, pedestal, or
rackmount configurations.
TKZ63 series
Like the TKZ62 drive, the TKZ63 series can
read and write 18- and 36-track format tape but does not have the 10-cartridge
loader mechanism. Thus, the TKZ63 is a manual load, single-cartridge drive. The
TKZ63 is available as a tabletop unit. With an optional rackmount kit, the TKZ63
tabletop unit can be cabinet mounted.
Custom capabilities to enhance your
information systems environment
Build up, not out with rackmount
systems
Rackmount systems pack more compute power and
storage capacity per square foot of floor space than conventional deskside or
cabinet models. But it's rackmounting's configuration flexibility that can
really make a difference in meeting your needs. Using a building-block approach,
you can configure the optimum system to meet its goals with both Compaq and
third-party components. At the same time, there's built-in flexibility to
upgrade configurations as needs change.
Rapid deployment, reliable systems
with VIS
Once you've made an acquisition decision, you
don't want to wait forever to deploy the solution, or disrupt operations as you
bring it online.
Specifications
TKZ6x tape drive family specifications
TKZ62 18/36-track TKZ63 18/36-track
Interface (all drives) Differential fast Differential fast
wide SCSI-2 wide SCSI-2
Media (0.5-in. cartridge) 3480/3490/3490E 3480/3490/3490E
Format 18/36-track parallel, 18/36-track parallel,
parallel, double parallel, double
density density
Automatic cartridge loader specifications
Type Sequential or random*** N/A
Magazine capacity 10 data cartridges N/A
1 cleaning cartridge N/A
Unattended* capacity 10 cartridges: up to 24 GB N/A
Dimensions (H x W x D) Embedded within drive N/A
Nominal load-unload time 15 seconds N/A
Media performance
Tape speed 78-in/sec (2 m/s) 78-in/sec (2 m/s)
Nominal rewind time 5 seconds 5 seconds
Nominal load/unload time 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum data-transfer rate
3.0 MB/s uncompressed 3.0 MB/s uncompressed
6.0 MB/s compressed 6.0 MB/s compressed
SCSI transfer rate 7 MB/sec asynch. burst 7 MB/sec asynch. burst
10 MB/sec synch. burst 10 MB/sec synch. burst
Reposition time (max) 600 ms 600 ms
Formatted capacity/cartridge
(Assumes 2:1 compression) (Assumes 2:1 compression)
Uncompressed average 540 ft: 400 MB 540 ft: 400 MB
600 ft: 440 MB 600 ft: 440 MB
1100 ft: 800 MB 1100 ft: 800 M
Compressed average 540 ft: 400 MB 540 ft: 400 MB
600 ft: 440 MB 600 ft: 440 MB
1100 ft: 2.4 GB** 1100 ft: 2.4 GB**
Physical characteristics
Dimensions (H x W x D)
6.97 in x 17 in x 24 in 10.2 in x 8.75 in x 17.05 in
17.71 cm x 43.19 cm x 61.10 cm 25.9 cm x 22.2 cm x 43.2 cm
(Tabletop) (Tabletop)
Weight 60 lbs (27.22 kg) 34.8 lbs (15.8 kg)
Electrical
Nominal power consumption 150 W/hr 150 W/hr
Form factor
Tabletop Yes Yes
Pedestal Yes No
Rackmount:
RETMA 19-in. cab Yes, includes slides, Yes
mounting hardware Requires optional
rackmount kit
(TKZ6R-AB)
Metric cab Yes No
Requires optional
rackmount kit (TKZ6R-M1)
SW500/SW800 cab Yes No
Requires optional
rackmount kits (TKZ6R-SX)
*If
using Tru64, the Compaq Media Robotic Utility (MRU) software or NetWorker Save
and Restore software is required to operate loader in unattended manner.
**Assumes 3:1 compression.
***Random selection requires special library software.
More great IBM-compatible SOLUTIONS from
Compaq!
Compaq Tape Interchange System for
Alpha Windows NT
Make the transition from your
minicomputer/mainframe environment to Windows NT client/ server computing on the
64-bit Alpha platform while maintaining the ability to access your 1600/ 6250
bpi reel-to-reel or IBM 3480/ 3490/3490E media with the Compaq Tape Interchange
System (TIS) for Alpha Windows NT.
Imagine being able to take a tape written by
an IBM, Unisys, Amdahl, or Fujitsu mainframe and read it with your ProLiant or
AlphaServer(TM) Windows NT system! Or write a tape with the ProLiant or
AlphaServer unit for reading by any mainframe. That's the power of the Compaq
TIS software.
Of course, you're not limited to mainframe
interchange. The Compaq TIS software enables you to read and write tapes from
popular minicomputers running a variety of operating systems.
TKZ90 tape drive
Based on the IBM 3590 tape format, the TKZ90
tape drive delivers 9MB/s data transfer rates along with the ability to handle
both start/stop and streaming applications. Qualified on selected Compaq
AlphaServer systems running in the TRU64 UNIX or OpenVMS environments and
ProLiant systems running WNT. This efficient, reliable drive is ideal for
backing up large amounts of data in short periods of time.
TKZ9F 8mm tape subsystem
The TKZ9F is a state-of-the-art,
high-performance, industry-standard Exabyte(TM) compatible 8mm tape subsystem
with built-in data compression capability for both backup and data interchange.
It is supported by the TRU64 UNIX, OpenVMS VAX, and OpenVMS Alpha platforms.
TSZ07 1600/6250 bpi Tape Drive
For many years, 9-track, phase-encoded,
half-inch, ANSI-compatible tape drives have been the worldwide
industry-standard. The TSZ07 meets these standards and eases the process of
critical data interchange in many governmental and business applications.
Ordering information
Order No. Description
TKZ62 tape drive TKZ62-AG Rackmount version with FWD
SCSI-2 interface
with 3.0/6.0 TKZ62-AH Pedestal version with FWD
SCSI-2 interface
MB/Sec, 2.4 GB TKZ62-AI Tabletop version with FWD
SCSI-2 interface
per cartridge,
10-cartridge
loader,
100/240
volt (2).
TKZ63 tape drive TKZ63-BA Tabletop version, FWD SCSI-
2 interface
with 3.0/6.0
MB/Sec, 2.4 GB
per cartridge,
single cartridge
manual load,
100/240 volt (3).
Options
TKZ6K-30 30, 36-track tape cartridges
TKZ6R-AB TKZ63-AA/AB 19" RETMA
mounting kit. Mounts up to
2 drives
TKZ6R-M1 1 drive, TKZ61/TKZ62 metric
cab mounting kit
TKZ6R-S1 1 drive, TKZ61/TKZ62 SW800
mounting kit
TKZ6R-S2 2 drive, TKZ61/TKZ62 SW800
mounting kit
TKZ6R-S3 3 drive, TKZ61/TKZ62 SW800
mounting kit
(1) Both TKZ62/63 variants come with one
cleaning cartridge, one blank data cartridge, user manual, differential SCSI
terminator and a 120 volt AC power cord. Rackmount variants require a 19" RETMA
mounting kit. SCSI cables must be ordered separately
(2) All model variants come with a cleaning
cartridge, one blank data cartridge, user manual, technical manual, differential
SCSI terminator, and a 120V AC power cord. Countries other than the U.S. and
Canada require a country-specific power cord. Rackmount variations include
slides and hardware to mount the drive in a 19 inch RETMA rack. Metric
dimensioned or StorageWorks cabs require optional mounting kits. SCSI cables
must be ordered separately. The FWD SCSI variants use a 68-pin, high density
connector with two jack screws.
(3) All TKZ63 variants come with one cleaning
cartridge, one blank data cartridge, user manual, technical manual, differential
SCSI terminator and a 120 volt AC power cord. TKZ6R-AB required for rackmounting.
