H-6485-1 Magnetic Tape Cartridge Unit

By admin , 15 December 2015
H64851
Description

The H-6485-1 was an 18-track magnetic tape cartridge unit which realized a large capacity (600MB/tape with Hitachi compression) by using a thin-film magnetic head, and cartridge tape—which, at the time, was a new medium to replace conventional open reel tape. The unit was first shipped in October 1987, for use in large systems.

Year First Manufactured
1987

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