The 7206 Model 005 offers 4.0 GB native data capacity and up to 8-GB capacity when using data compression, a data transfer rate of 400 Kbytes per second (native) and up to 800 Kbytes/sec with data compression. The 7206 Model 005 is a stand-alone 4-mm tape drive that operates in streaming mode and attaches to the IBM RS/6000* via a standard SCSI cable. The 7206 Model 005 provides low cost save and restore functions for migrating files from other 4-mm-based workstations and systems. The new 7206 Model 005 can read and write data cartridges written on a 7206 Model 001. The part numbers for additional supplies are:

The 7206 Model 005 can be IPLed using a tape created locally through the MKSYSB command. This function allows the user to IPL and Reload a system with media created by Save/Restore functions.

IBM Licensed Program Products are not available for distribution on 4-mm tape media. Users must plan to install the initial software from 8-mm tape, 1/4-inch tape, CD-ROM, or a LAN attached server.

A convenience media kit is included with the 7206 Model 005. The media kit (P/N 8191149) consists of three tapes:

• 120-Meter Data Cartridge P/N 8191151
• Automatic Diagnostic Cartridge P/N 8191146
• 50-Cycle Dry Cleaning Cartridge P/N 21F8763

Characteristics:

• Non-data-grade media rejection (will not write on audio grade media)
• DDS and DDS2 data Compression format
• SCSI II command support with single ended interface
• Synchronous and Asynchronous SCSI data transfers, Streaming operation
• 4.0 GB capacity per cartridge, 8 GB typical with data compression
• Data transfer rate of 800 Kbytes/sec
• SCSI burst rate of 5 Mbytes/sec, 1 MB data buffer
• 30-second average file search speed
• 3 status indicators
  • Ready
  • Read/Write (media active)
  • Disturbance (and cleaning required)
• Diagnostic Cartridge
  • Automatic self diagnostics upon insertion of tape
  • No host intervention required
  • Failure data collection, for factory information