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M4 Data M490E 36-Track Tape Drive Specifications

Functional

Media: ANSI 3480 standard and extended length cartridges (E-tape)
Capacity:
(IDRC and E-tape)
800 MB to 2.4 GB (compressed)* per cartridge
Format: Read/write 36-track; read 18-track
Data Buffer: 4 MB

Speed

Read/Write Tape Speed: 2 meter/sec. (79 ips)
High-speed Search: 4 meters/sec. (158 ips)
Rewind Time: 2 sec. (minimum, BOT, wrap 2);
90 sec. (max., EOT, wrap 1, E-tape);
End of wrap 2 approximately 2 sec.

Interface Options

Single-ended or differential Fast Wide SCSI 2, FIPS 60

Transfer Rates

Native: 3 MB/sec.
Compressed: 9 MB/sec.
Interface (burst): 20 MB/sec. SCSI, 4.5 MB/sec. FIPS

Reliability

MTBF: >40,000 hours
MTTR 30 minutes

Physical (basic rack-mount unit)**

Weight: 31 lb. (14.1 kg)

Dimensions

Width: 8.55 inches (217 mm)
Height: 5.0 inches (127 mm)
Depth: 21.3 inches (541 mm)

Power

Power Consumption: (basic unit) 210 VA maximum
Inrush Current: (maximum) 35A
Supply: 88 to 264 V a.c., 48 to 62 Hz
Power Factor: Better than 0.96

Environmental

Temperature:
(Operating)
50° F to 105° F (10° to 40° C)
Temperature:
(Storage)
14° F to 122° F
Humidity:
(non-condensing)
8% to 85%; 5% to 90%
Wet Bulb:
(max., non-condensing)
78° F (25.6° C)
Altitude: -1,000 to +10,000 ft (-300 to +300m)

Warranty

Two year factory warranty.

* Assumes 3:1 compression
** When mounted vertically, up to 3 drives can be fitted side by side in a 19-in. rack

 
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