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Pertec interface packages require a computer running Windows 95/98/ME and an empty ISA slot.  SCSI interface packages require a computer running Windows and an empty PCI slot.  The only difference between our Windows 95/98/ME packages and our Windows 2000/XP packages is the software.
  All 9 track drives come with a one year warranty  

Hewlett Packard 88780

HP 88780 9 track tape drive
See the specifications for this HP 88780 drive below.

  • This Hewlett Packard drive is our premier 9 track tape drive.  This reliable, sturdy drive will give you many dependable years of service.  This drive is also known as a 7980.

  • Most of our customers purchase this drive as part of a complete package containing the drive, a controller card, software, cable and free technical support.

  • SCSI packages for Win95/98/ME come with ElectroValue software.  SCSI packages for Win 2000/XP come with NovaXchange.

  • This drive is shown without the optional desktop enclosure. 

  • 1600 / 6250 density standard.  800 bpi optional.

  • High reliability

  • Built-in diagnostics

  • Auto loading and auto threading

  • 512k Cache buffer (1 megabyte option available)

  • Compact form factor 

  • Handles 6", 7", 8.5", 10.5" reels

  • Rack mountable.  An optional desktop enclosure is available.

  • PERTEC or SCSI (single ended or differential) interfaces available

  • Complete Pertec packages include drive, 16 bit controller card, cable,  software, and comprehensive manual.  Pertec package requires a computer with an empty ISA slot.

  • Complete SCSI packages include drive, SCSI controller card, cable, terminator, software, and comprehensive manual.  SCSI package requires a computer with an empty PCI slot.

The HP88780 (also know as 7980) is an auto loading tape drive that operates at 1600 bpi PE and 6250 bpi GCR densities.  This drive operates at 125 inches per second tape speed to achieve maximum streaming performance. 

Physical specifications: 8.75 " high, 19.0" wide, 26.5" deep. (mountable in a standard 19" equipment rack). Weight 85 pounds + packing carton.

Drive model Format Drive only

Win95/98/ME
 package* 

 Win2000/XP  package*
HP 88780 SCSI s/e  1600/6250 $745 $945 $1145
HP 88780 SCSI diff 1600/6250 call call call
HP 88780 Pertec  1600/6250 $445 $745 n/a
Additional options  for HP drives above Cost
Desktop enclosure for drive  Not available
upgrade to 1 Mb buffer $95
add 800 BPI density at drive purchase time $call

* Win95/98/ME package comes with Electrovalue software, Win 2000/XP package comes with NovaXchange software.

Note: All drives are refurbished unless otherwise noted and come with a 12 month warranty. Controller cards are new and come with a 12 month warranty. Prices are FOB Electrovalue.  The 88780 is also known as a 7980.

Need a longer cable length?  Units with differential interfaces are available!  Differential interfaces offer the advantage of using longer cable lengths.   We have differential SCSI drives and differential SCSI controller cards for the PC available.  Call for details.

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Cipher F880

F880 Cipher 9 track tape drive

  • The Cipher F880 is easily the world's most popular 9 track mini-computer tape drive.  This auto loading drive streams at up to 100 Inches per second.  This drive is shown with the optional desktop enclosure.

 
  • 1600 BPI standard.  3200 Bpi optional.
  • Pertec Interface
  • Auto loading and auto threading
  • 25 inches per second (ips) tape speed or 100 ips 
  • Built- in diagnostics
  • Medium speed data transfer 180 Kb/s
  • Low cost
  • Simple serviceability
  • Reliable
  • Handles 7", 8.5", 10.5" reels
  • Complete packages include drive, 8 bit controller card, cable,  software, and comprehensive manual.

F880 physical specifications: 8.75 " high, 19.0" wide, 24.5" deep. (mountable in a standard 19" equipment rack). Weight 85 pounds + packing carton.

Cipher F880 pricing
Description Price
F880 Windows 95/98/ME Package  $call
F880 DOS only package  $call
F880 drive only $call
Desktop enclosure for drive n/a

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Cipher M990

Cipher M990 9 track tape drive
See the specifications for this M990 drive below.

 

  
  • Cipher's patented caching technique and triple-density electronics make the M990 a respectable choice for users requiring multi-density capabilities and high performance in a single package.  
  • This self loading drive is operator friendly and easy to use.  The drive has an English language LED "billboard" display that constantly displays the status of the drive. 
  • Recommended for current Cipher M990 users who wish to stay with this drive.
  • 1600 Bpi, 3200 Bpi, 6250 Bpi
  • Convenient English language display
  • Pertec Interface
  • 256 K Internal cache memory
  • Selectable burst transfer rates to 632 kb/s
  • Auto loading and auto threading
  • 100 inches per second (ips) tape speed @ 1600 Bpi, 70ips @ 6250, 50 ips @ 3200 Bpi
  • Built- in diagnostics
  • High speed data transfer
  • Low cost
  • Simple serviceability
  • Reliable
  • Handles 7", 8.5", 10.5" reels
  • Complete Pertec packages include drive, 8 bit Controller card, cable,  software, and comprehensive manual.
  • Complete SCSI packages include drive, Cipher CSC100 Pertec to SCSI adapter, SCSI controller card, software, cable, terminator, and comprehensive manual.

M990 physical specifications: 13.50 " high, 19.0" wide, 28.0" deep. (mountable in a standard 19" equipment rack). Weight 100 pounds + packing carton.

Cipher M990 pricing
Description Price
M990 Pertec Windows complete package  $call
M990 Pertec drive only $call
M990 drive with SCSI s/e adapter $call

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Cipher M995S

Cipher M995S 9 track tape drive
See the specifications for this M995S drive below.
  
  • Cipher's top line SCSI interface 1600 / 6250 dual density drive will give you many years of dependable service.  This drive utilizes Cipher's patented cache technology to transfer data rapidly.  This drive is shown without the optional desktop enclosure.
  • 1600 / 6250 BPI 
  • SCSI single ended interface
  • Auto loading and auto threading
  • 100 inches per second tape speed
  • Built- in diagnostics
  • High speed data transfer 635 Kb/s
  • Moderate cost
  • Simple serviceability
  • Reliable
  • Handles 7", 8.5", 10.5" reels
  • Complete packages include drive, SCSI Controller card, Cable,  software, and comprehensive manual.

M995S physical specifications: 8.75 " high, 19.0" wide, 24.5" deep. (mountable in a standard 19" equipment rack). Weight 83 pounds + packing carton.  An optional desktop enclosure is available.

Cipher M995S pricing
Description Price
M995S single ended SCSI drive only $call
M995S Windows 95/98/ME package $call
M995S Windows 2000/XP package $call
Desktop enclosure for drive $call
Differential SCSI interface option  $call

All drives are refurbished and come with a 12 month warranty. Controller cards are new and come with a 12 month warranty.  Prices are FOB Electrovalue.

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