TU58 DECtape II

GPTKB entity

Statements (28)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf magnetic tape data storage device
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs DECtape II
TU58
gptkbp:capacity 256 KB
gptkbp:dataRate approx. 30 KB/s
gptkbp:formFactor cartridge
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label TU58 DECtape II
gptkbp:interface parallel
serial (RS-232)
gptkbp:introduced 1976
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Digital_Equipment_Corporation
gptkbp:mediaLength approx. 450 feet
gptkbp:mediaType magnetic tape cartridge
gptkbp:notableFeature removable media
no internal microprocessor
uses serial protocol for data transfer
gptkbp:powerSource +5V, +12V
gptkbp:status obsolete
gptkbp:successor gptkb:DECtape
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:software
data backup
booting systems
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:PDP-11
gptkb:VAX
gptkb:DEC_Professional_series
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:TU56_DECtape
gptkb:Type_555_DECtape
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8