The following table lists the tape drives and cartridge type along with storage
capacity.
Drive Type
Cartridge Type
Storage Capacity
TZ85
CompacTape III
2.6 GB formatted
TZ86
CompacTape III
6.0 GB formatted
TZ87
CompacTape III
10.0 GB formatted, uncompressed
20.0 GB formatted, compressed
TZ87X
CompacTape IIIXT
15.0 GB formatted, uncompressed
30.0 GB formatted, compressed
TZ88
CompacTape IV
20.0 GB formatted, uncompressed
40.0 GB formatted, compressed
The TZ-series cartridge tape subsystems are used primarily for data backup,
for data archiving, and for loading software onto computer systems. The
TZ-series cartridge tape subsystems use the Small Computer System Interface
(SCSI) bus.
5.2 TZ-Series Tape Drive Installation Preparation
TZ-series tape drives require that bus node ID jumpers or DIP switches be
set on the drive before the ISE is installed in a BA400-series enclosure. The
TZ-series tape drive has both jumpers and DIP switches that can be used to
set the bus node ID, but only one or the other must be used.
When installing a TZ-series tape drive, refer to the reference booklet or data
sheet that is shipped with the drive to set the proper bus node ID (SCSI ID)
jumpers or DIP switches. Also ensure that the TERM PWR jumper and the
three termination resistor packs are removed. The TERM PWR jumper can be
stored on the NO PWR pins and the three termination resistor packs can be
stored in the NO TERM sockets.
Note
If the DIP switches are used to set the bus node ID, ensure that all of
the bus node ID jumpers are removed. If the jumpers are used to set
the bus node ID, ensure that all of the bus node ID DIP switches are
set to 0.
5–2 TZ-Series Tape Drive
