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Qualstar 3400 Series

Product Description:

Qualstar brings the power and reliability of 9-track tape technology to personal computers, work-stations, and midrange systems providing easy interchange of ANSI or IBM format mainframe data. The 3400 Series provides streaming tape performance in a low profile, 5.25" high package. It will read and write mainframe information in ASCII or EBCDlC formats using labeled or unlabeled tapes with fixed or variable length records on DOS, NetWare, UNIX, Windows, OS/2, NT, VMS, or MAC 0/S. Supported platforms include IBM PC, Macintosh, RS/6000, AS/400, Sun, DEC, HP 9000, Data General, SGl, Unisys, and others.

The 3400 Series offers a broad range of models and features to meet any requirement. A comprehensive set of diagnostic tools is built into each drive, including automatic calibration, self test, maintenance reminders, and performance monitoring functions. The digital display gives clear, concise reporting of all drive functions and diagnostics. its advanced features, compact size and rugged all-metal construction make Oualstar's 3400 Series the tape drive of choice for critical applications worldwide.

Feature	Benefit
Autoloading for all reel sizes	Reads all half-inch tape sizes
IBM and ANSI compatible tape formats	Meets data interchange standards
All metal construction	Rugged, rigid tape path
Brushless DC motors	Exeptional reliability
Low power	Saves energy, reduces heat
Brushless motors	Exceptional reliability

	Model
Feature	Quad*	2 Speed GCR
Pertec Interface	3412	3418
SCSl-2 Single Ended	3412S	3418S
SCSl-2 Differential	3412SD	3418SD
Density	Quad	Quad
lPS/KBS @ 800 NRZl	62/100	62/100
IPS/KBS @ 1600 PE	125/200	125/200
lPS/KBS @ 3200 DPE	62/200	62/200
lPS/KBS @ 6250 GCR	125/781	62/390, 125/781
Rewind (max.)	400 IPS	400 IPS
*Quad density is 6250/3200/1600/800 BPI. 800 BPI is read only

 

SCSI-2 Interface: 1.0 MB Cache Buffer, 4 MB/sec Burst Supports Synchronous Data Transfer User Configurable Optional Internal Termination Remote Density Selection Options: Rack Mount Host Adapter Cables Software Extended Warranty General Specifications: Width: (in/cm) 19.00/48.26 Height: (in/cm) 5.25/13.34 Depth: (in/cm) 25.20/64.01 Weight: (lb/kg) 58/26 Voltage: 100, 120, 220, 240 VAC Frequency: 48 - 62 Hz Watts: 200 MTBF: 24,000 Hours MTTR: 20 Minutes Warranty: 1 Year

Qualstar Specifications with Part No's. (this is a large file - 2.05.02)

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