Qualstar 9-Track Tape Drives 3400 Series User Manual
3400 series, Seismic proven, Track tape drives
Feature Benefit
Autoloading for all reel sizes
Reads all half-inch tape sizes
IBM and ANSI compatible tape formats
Meets data interchange standards
All-metal construction
Rugged, rigid tape path
Brushless DC motors
Exceptional reliability
Low profile - 5.25 inches high
Conserves rack space
Self-calibrating - no electrical adjustments
Easy installation
Extensive diagnostics, self-test capabilities
Reduces service calls and downtime
Qualstar brings the power and reliability of 9-track tape technology to personal computers, worksta-
tions, and midrange systems, providing easy interchange of ANSI or IBM mainframe data. The 3400
Series provides streaming tape performance in a low-profile, 5.25” high package. It will read and write
mainframe information in ASCII or EBCDIC formats using labeled or unlabeled tapes with fixed or
variable length records on DOS, NetWare, UNIX, Windows, OS/2, NT, VMS, or MAC O/S. Supported
platforms include IBM PC, Macintosh, RS/6000, AS/400, Sun, DEC, HP 9000, Data General, SGI, Unisys
and others.
The 3400 Series offers the industry’s broadest range of models and features to meet any require-
ment. A comprehensive set of diagnostic tools is built into each drive, including automatic calibration
self test maintenance reminders, and performance monitoring functions. The digital display gives clear
concise reporting of all drive functions and diagnostics. Its advanced features, compact size and rugged
all-metal construction make Qualstar’s 3400 Series the tape drive of choice for critical applications
worldwide.
T h e Ta p e E x p e r t s
3400 Series
9-Track Tape Drives
®
Seismic
Proven