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This is an Archive Viper. From the 1987 date and its model number I deduce
that its max capacity is 150 MB, using QIC 6150 tapes. This is the best case
scenario, if I'm wrong then it uses even older media and the capacity could
be as low as 60 or even 20 MB per cartridge. It's interface is either
proprietary or primitive SCSI but either way it's just not worth messing
with. Donate it to your local Museum of Obsolete Technology.

:-)

PM

"Rod Speed" <rod_speed@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Bill Hales <osprey@wn.com.au> wrote in message
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> > Apologies if this is not the correct group
>
> Its near enough, tho comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.storage
> would be best, I've added it to the newsgroups list.
>
> > but it has been a while since I visited the newsgroups.
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> > I recently acquired a box of "JUNK" and amongst the goodies
> > is a tape backup drive that I would like to try and use (mainly
> > just to see if it works or not). The unit measures 280mm long
> > by165mm wide and 90mm high. The top of the case is marked
> > "Archive VP 150e" and there is a 25 pin connector at the rear (DB25).
>
> > There is some software (QICstream tape backup utility V1.92)
> > and a user manual for same dated 1987 and both marked Archive
> > Corporation. I have searched the WEB with no luck and can only
> > assume that the company no longer exists.
>
> Yes, Conner absorbed Archive and it in turn got absorbed by Seagate.
>
> Cant see any mention of them on their site now tho but its not
> easy to search for with a name like that that isnt uniquely a brand.
>
> > I did find one Archive Corporation but they
> > only archive data, not manufacture hardware.
>
> > Does anyone know anything about this drive, like does it just
> > plug into a parallel port and what format tape does it use ?
>
> A google search turns up quite a bit
> http://www.bellatechnology.com/___archive.html lists it as
> 150MB   QIC-2   EXTERNAL TAPE  DRIVE
> with SC-402 QIC-2 CONTROLLER  CARD
> which basically means you're likely outa luck using it by itself.
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