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HELP: Tape Drive Interface

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From: eda918msft
Date: Sun, 02 Aug 1992 07:26
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I have a machine called a CMAD.. its by an australian firm. On it there is a
tape drive unit. I would dearly like to find a standard interface for this to
use on my amiga, ibm and{mini.. The unit is called a CIPHER MICROSTREAMER aND
is an american prduct. the model number is F880640-90-1025U (sheesh) and it has  
Option E (whatever it means). The connectors are 4 50 pin idc headers. on the
machine when i received it only two were attached to cables, and i beleive that
the first two headers and the second two headers are identical.  I am told by a
fellow who i do not deem knowledgeable that this unit is compatible with the
interface on IBM mainframes.. But that may not be the case. Any way, i would
like any information on the curret interface, where i may obtain an interface,
or how i might go about making one etc.. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
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Date: Sun, 2 Aug 1992 07:26:15 GMT