Artifact Details

Title

Tape cartridge drive

Catalog Number

X738.86

Type

Physical object

Description

Object is a cartridge tape drive for a Scotch tape data cartridge.Two slide switches are labeled "OFF/ON" and "1/2" (track?). The data connection is apparently an edge connector on the PCB that projects from the rear. A cartridge labelled "Scotch DC300XL data cartridge extra length certified" is mounted in the drive.

Manufacturer

National Multiplex Corporation

Place Manufactured

U.S.

Identifying Numbers

Model number 3M3A Printed in top label
Other number 113 Hand-written on round gummed label right side
Other number 113 Hand-written on lozenge-shaped gummed label left side

Dimensions

overall: 3 1/4 in x 7 1/2 in x 11 in

Category

Memory/tape

Lot Number

X738.86