HP1000, 3000, 9000 79xx
Series Disk Drives, Featuring:
- HP-IB, IEEE-488, GPIB, CS/80 Interface.
- Plug-compatible with OEM drives.
- No Changes to Hardware or Software.
- Coexists with HP 79xx Series Drives.
- Removable Media for Fixed Disk.
- Multiple Volumes provide more disk storage.
- Internal Backup to Disk or Magnetic Optical
Cartridge.
PLUG-COMPATIBLE & COEXISTS with
HP DRIVES
The AEM-8 is an enhanced data storage system
to replace HP 79xx and C22xx Disk and/or Tape Drives using
the HP-IB interface. Merely unplug the existing drive and
install the AEM-8 using the same HP-IB cable.
The AEM-8 can be added to an existing system,
along with the original HP drives. The AEM-8 supports simultaneous
operation with existing OEM drives, or with other AEM-8s.
DISK EMULATION
The AEM-8 provides modern, reliable data
storage for mission critical computers, and at the same time
adds capabilities not available in the original drives. |
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Data Storage - Larger Drives
The AEM drive capacity can be set to a larger
size than the original OEM unit. Modifying the sysgen drive
statement is required, and the application software program
must be able to recognize the added capacity.
More Data Storage - MultiVolume
MultiVolume provides additional data storage
by creating multiple drive images on the SCSI storage device.
Up to 100 volumes can be stored on the disk, limited by disk
capacity. MultiVolumes are selected through the operator panel
menu. The selected volume is nonvolatile; the host will access
the previous volume on boot-up, or when returning from a power
outage.
Disk Copy, Backup,
& Restore
The AEM-8 provides several off-line methods
of copying and backing up drive data. In cases where the OEM
drive included a backup device, such as the 7911/12/14, the
internal Save/Restore function is emulated by the AEM. Also
provided is a volume copy feature that allows copying between
MultiVolumes on the SCSI data drive. These functions are accessed
from the operator control panel of the AEM.
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Tape Emulation
If the original drive included a tape transport, often a 1/4"
DC-600 cartridge drive, a substitution is necessary since the
original tape unit is not available. HP drives that include
a separate 1/2" tape transport, such as the 7914TD, can be replaced
with the AEM-8 emulator and a new tape transport unit. In cases
where media and data compatible tape drives are not available,
we recommend the Magneto-Optical cartridge disk in its place.
The MO provides a convenient and low cost method of moving files
between host systems.
Tape Backup / Restore
In drives with a tape device, the AEM-8 emulates tape operation
including full-disk Save and Restore functions. If an MO device
is used for tape data storage, the MO's larger capacity, up
to 640 MB, eliminates the need for multiple-tape backups. Additionally,
the higher speed of the MO device dramatically reduces the backup
time - in one case from 40 minutes to only 5 minutes!
HP-IB Disk & Tape Drives
- 7906B/H 20 MB, Removable
- 7907A 21/21 MB, Fixed/Removable
- 7908P/R 16 MB, 1/4" Tape
- 7911P/R 28 MB, 1/4" Tape
- 7912P/R 64 MB, 1/4" Tape
- 7914P/R 132 MB, 1/4" Tape
- 7914TD 128 MB, 9-track 1/2" Tape
- 7920B 50 MB
- 7925B 125 MB
- 7930B/M 50 MB
- 7933A/H/XP 404 MB
- 7935A/H/XP 404 MB, Removable
- 7936H/XP 307 MB
- 7937H/XP 571 MB
- 7941A 24 MB
- 7942A 24 MB, 1/4" Tape
- 7945A 55 MB
- 7946A 55 MB, 1/4" Tape
- 7957A/B 81 MB
- 7958A/B 130/152 MB
- 7959B 304 MB
- 7961B 81 MB, Upgradeable
- 7962B 152/304/456 MB
- 7963B 304/608/912 MB
- C2200A 335 MB
- C2202A 670 MB
- C2203A 670 MB
Contact Reactive for other drive models.
HP MAC Interface and HP Disc Interface replacements are also
available - see AEM-6C and AEM-7C data sheets, respectively.
SPECIFICATIONS
INTERFACE
HP-IB, IEEE 488, GPIB, CS/80 drives. Compatible with 12009A/12821A
Controller and similar HP-IB interface controllers using CS/80
instruction set. Coexists with OEM drives and/or additional
AEM-8 Drive Emulation units.
Single port access.
HP-IB - 24-contact IEEE 488 ribbon style
connector, mates with OEM cable.
Control/Maintenance - RS-232 serial port,
ASCII (8, N, 1), DB-9 connector.
HP-IB ADDRESS
Selectable through control panel menu.
MultiVolume
100 volumes maximum, selectable through control panel
menu.
Self Test
Internal self-test with reporting via RS-232 connected
terminal.
DATA TRANSFER RATE
Same as drive being emulated.
SEEK TIMES, TYPICAL
Track To Track, max 10 ms
Access, max 30 ms
RELIABILITY
MTBF 200,000+ hours
MTTR 15 minutes
POWER
Input Voltage 90 - 135, 180 - 264 VAC (Selectable)
Frequency 47 - 63 Hz
Power 50 - 90 Watts (Maximum)
PHYSICAL High x Wide x Deep; Weight
Rack Mount 5.25 in. x 19 in. x 17.5 in.; 23 lbs
133 mm x 483 mm x 445 mm; 10.5 kg
Drive Module 1.7 in. x 4.6 in. x 8.2 in.; 3 lbs
43.2 mm x 117 mm x 208 mm; 1.4 kg
Specifications subject to change without
notice.
LOW MAINTENANCE - RELIABLE OPERATION
The AEM-8 uses SCSI disk drives for low maintenance operation.
Drives are rated in excess of 300,000 hours MTBF and up to
five years of continuous operation. Drives appear defect-free
to the host computer.
REDUCED POWER, COOLING, and WEIGHT
The AEM-8 uses significantly less power and requires less
cooling than the original. A modern switching power supply
replaces the original, heavy analog supply. Power consumption
of some OEM drives is 700 Watts; the AEM reduces this to 50
Watts ...and weight is reduced to 23 lbs! |
