The 7206 Model 001 offers 2.0 GB native data capacity and up to 4 GB of data per cartridge when using data compression and a data transfer rate of 183 Kbytes per second (native) up to 366 Kbytes/sec when using data compression. The 7206 Model 001 is a stand-alone 4mm tape drive that operates in streaming mode and attaches to the IBM RS/6000* via a standard SCSI cable.

A convenience media kit is included with the 7206 Model 001. The media kit (P/N 21F8764) consists of three tapes:

• 90 Meter Data Cartridge P/N 21F8758
• Automatic Diagnostic Cartridge P/N 21F8762
• 50 Cycle Dry Cleaning Cartridge P/N 21F8763

Characteristics:

• Non-data grade media rejection (will not write on audio grade media)
• DDS data Compression format
• SCSI II command support with single ended interface
• Synchronous and Asynchronous SCSI data transfers, Streaming operation
• 2.0 GB capacity per cartridge, 4 GB typical with data compression
• Data transfer rate of 183 Kbytes/sec up to 366 Kbytes/sec
• SCSI burst rate of 5 Mbytes/sec, 1MB 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