TES-4 Unformatted Pertec/EMI Industry Standard
Tape Drive Emulation

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The TES-4 emulates reel-to-reel, half inch tape drives that adhere to Unformatted Pertec Industry Standard protocol. The TES-4A emulates the Thorn EMI version of that protocol. Tape speed is typically 45ips, Start/Stop only. Recording densities from 800bpi NRZ mode to 1600fpi PE. The TES-4 can replace an existing drive or may be added to the existing tape drive chain.


The TES-4 and 4A are available in a 19 " rack mount chassis, with Magneto Optical disk output.

Features and Benefits

• Easy to install. No hardware or software changes required, other than the drive itself.
  • Can replace or be added to existing drives.
• Operating system, application and diagnostic software are supported as is.
• An LCD Operator Panel provides full control over drive functions.
• High reliability with near zero maintenance required.
  • Greater computer system availability with lower cost of ownership.
• The TES usual output is to 3.5" magneto optical cartridges.
  • With tape head alignment no longer an issue, media may be moved from drive to drive without concern for readability.
  • MO media is archive quality, impervious to EMI, yielding both reliable media distribution and a 25+ year shelf life.
• Stores the content of multiple 1/2-inch tape reels on a single piece of media.
  • This allows for unattended operation (no tape reel changes) in many applications.
  • The space required for media storage is greatly reduced.

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