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PCUNIX/MO - Product Description
PCUNIX/MO is a magneto-optic(MO) data storage subsystem. The MO or
rewritable optic technology has matured with the guidance of an ISO
spec. The MO technology offers a stable, compact, removable media
that will store 650MB. The MO technology offers twice the data rate
available from the DAT technology. Data retrieval is also superior to
DAT technology with random media access instead of serial access.
PCUNIX/MO may be used in many ways. The removable media serves well
for sensitive data which must be secured when not in use. It may also
be used for data transport to remote sites. CAD/CAE users will find it
useful for storing large files. Health care users may archive medical
records data in either textual or image formats. Commercial users may
use the optic media to reduce paper reporting and recycle the media
when appropriate.
PCUNIX/MO may also be used in conjunction with PCUNIX/OL. PCUNIX/OL is
an Optic Library that offers 20GB of storage in an autochanger unit.
PCUNIX/MO may then be used at remote workstations with PCUNIX/OL
serving as the hub librarian. A great deal of floor space may be
recovered by converting mag tape libraries to optic media-based
libraries.
PCUNIX/MO is supported with both raw and block driver options. The raw
driver support provides media-based directories, random access to
media data, user programmatic access, and tar compatibility. The block
driver supports making and mounting a filesystem on the media. All
UNIX functions are supported in a completely transparent fashion.
PCUNIX/MO is implemented on Santa Cruz Operation(SCO)'S UNIX 386/V
Operating System. The device drivers are user-installable with SCO's
custom program. The use of an intelligent controller with a 64K
on-board cache maintains a high sustained data transfer rate.
The basic product is a desktop unit with power supply and fan. The
unit measures 12.8" wide, 4.25" in height, and 11.2" in depth. There
are several choices for expanding the configuration. Two units may be
stacked or a cabinet is available for multiple units. A 19" rack mount
kit is also available for MILSPEC applications. The controller is
Adaptec's AT/SCSI Host Adapter. It requires one full-length slot. Each
controller supports up to 6 units and each host system will support up
to 2 controllers. The subsystems may be connected to the host via a
SCSI peripheral cable of up to six feet in length.
Hewlett-Packard's name has long been synonymous with quality products.
Software Horizons has selected these quality peripherals upon which to
build quality software products. This combination will provide solid,
dependable storage subsystems.
For pricing and availability, Call Software Horizons, Inc. 408-684-1375.
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Email: uunet!ucscc.ucsc.edu!blznrzn!jack
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Software Horizons, Inc.
501 McDonald Rd.
Aptos, CA. 95003
408-684-1375
Contact: Jack Craig
Email: uunet!sco.com!blznrzn!jack -or- uunet!ucscc.ucsc.edu!blznrzn!jack