The IBM 7208-001 is a 2.3-GB external 8-mm tape drive. It provides additional function and enhancement capabilities to the RS/6000 POWERstation/POWERserver* 2xx, 3xx, and 5xx families of machines and the POWERstation 730. Is an external stand-alone tape-drive device.

The IBM 7208 Model 001 is an external, stand-alone, SCSI, 8-mm streaming cartridge tape drives. It features a media capacity of up to 2.3GB per cartridge and an instantaneous data transfer rate of 245KB per second. Its large storage capacity provides for unattended save/restore capability and archiving functions. Shelf life of the tape data cartridge is estimated to be four years. Reliability of the tape data reads/restores is enhanced through the use of Error Correction Code (ECC) function.

The Model 001 is supported on all 200, 300 and 500 family of RS/6000* POWERstation/POWERserver* machines and the POWERstation 730.

The IBM 7208 model 001 features:

• Cartridge capacity: 2.3GB Per Cartridge (maximum) 7208 Model 001
• Media: IBM 8-mm Data Cartridge (P/N 21F8595) t
• Technology: Helical Scan, Rotating Head
• Operation: Streaming
• Data Transfer Rate: 245KB/Sec 7208 Model 001
• Interface: Model 001 - SCSI (Single Ended) Asynchronous

Physical Specifications

• Width: 280 mm (11.0 in.)
• Depth: 290 mm (11.5 in.)
• Height: 123 mm (5.0 in.)
• Weight: 6.0 kg (13.0 lb)