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HP TC-15 Isa 1Mb/S 500Kb/S Jumperless Tape Controller With Hardware Data Compression
- ISA bus interface.
- Supports tape drives.
- Jumperless configuration for easy setup.
- Includes hardware data compression.
- Data transfer rates up to 1Mb/S.
- Control signal rates up to 500Kb/S.
- Designed for legacy systems.
- Part Number: TC-15
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Interface
- ISA Bus
- Product Type
- Tape Controller
- Data Transfer Rate
- 1 Mb/S
- Control Rate
- 500 Kb/S
- Features
- Hardware Data Compression, Jumperless Configuration
- Manufacturer
- HP
Product details
The HP TC-15 is an ISA tape controller designed for connecting tape drives to older computer systems. It features jumperless configuration and hardware data compression for improved performance.
Technical Information
| Interface | ISA Bus |
| Product Type | Tape Controller |
| Data Transfer Rate | 1 Mb/S |
Additional Specifications
| Control Rate | 500 Kb/S |
| Features | Hardware Data Compression, Jumperless Configuration |
| Manufacturer | HP |
Description
The HP TC-15 is an ISA bus tape controller card designed to interface tape drives with older computer systems that utilize the Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) bus. This controller facilitates the connection and management of tape backup devices, enabling data archiving and restoration capabilities for legacy hardware. Key features of the TC-15 include its jumperless configuration, which simplifies installation and setup by eliminating the need for manual jumper settings on the card. Additionally, it incorporates hardware data compression, a technology that reduces the amount of storage space required for backups by compressing data before it is written to tape. This feature not only saves tape media but also can improve backup and restore speeds. With a data transfer rate of up to 1 Megabit per second (Mb/S) and control signal rates of up to 500 Kilobits per second (Kb/S), the TC-15 provides adequate performance for the tape drives it supports. It is a valuable component for maintaining and upgrading older systems where reliable data backup solutions are still required.
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