Description
Lot of 18 4MM 8MM Tape Backup Autoloaders w/ Drives ADIC Emerald Conner Gigatrend
This is a mixed lot of 18 tape backup autoloaders in 4MM (DDS) and 8MM formats from multiple manufacturers including ADIC, Emerald Systems, Conner, and Gigatrend. The majority of units have drives installed. This lot is suited for tape drive repair facilities, parts sourcing, or legacy backup system maintenance.
Specifications & What's Included
- Total quantity: 18 tape backup autoloader units
- Tape formats: 4MM (DDS) and 8MM
- 2 × Emerald Systems autoloaders — each with 1 × HP 35480 8MM drive installed
- 2 × ADIC VLS 4MM autoloaders — each with 2 × Sony SDT-5000 4MM drives installed
- 4 × unbranded/unlabeled autoloaders — each with 1 × HP 35480 drive installed
- 1 × ADIC autoloader — no drive installed; has slot for 8MM drive
- 5 × Conner autoloaders — each with 1 × Archive 4324 drive installed
- 4 × Gigatrend autoloaders — each with 1 × HP C1533 drive installed
- Drive models present: HP 35480, Sony SDT-5000, Archive 4324, HP C1533
- Interface: SCSI (standard for this era of autoloaders)
- Form factor: Desktop/tower
- Not included: magazines, tapes, cables, manuals, or peripherals
Applications
Tape backup autoloaders of this type were standard data storage and backup infrastructure throughout the 1990s, widely deployed in corporate data centers, server rooms, and workstation environments running UNIX, NetWare, and early Windows NT systems. They automated the tape-change process for unattended backup jobs, cycling cartridges through a magazine to back up large volumes of data overnight. The 4MM (DDS) format was popular for smaller workgroups and departmental servers, while 8MM (based on the Exabyte/Camcorder-derived format) was a common choice for higher-capacity midrange systems. Today these units are primarily of interest to facilities maintaining legacy SCSI-based backup systems, technicians performing drive repair or refurbishment, and collectors of vintage computing equipment. The individual drives — particularly the HP 35480, Sony SDT-5000, and HP C1533 — are still sought for spare parts and legacy system support.
This lot of 18 mixed 4MM and 8MM tape backup autoloaders (ADIC, Emerald Systems, Conner, and Gigatrend) is in used condition showing normal wear including minor scuffs and scrapes typical of previously deployed equipment. The existing description states that all autoloaders power up and all drives come ready — please contact us to confirm current status before purchasing, as this claim requires staff verification. No magazines, cables, tapes, or manuals are included. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Multiple (ADIC, Emerald Systems, Conner, Gigatrend) |
Model: |
Mixed Lot — ADIC VLS 4MM, Emerald Systems, Conner, Gigatrend |
Type: |
Tape Backup Autoloader |
Tape Format: |
4MM (DDS) and 8MM |
Lot Quantity: |
18 autoloader units |
Included Drives: |
Most units include drives; see description for details |
Drive Models Included: |
HP 35480, Sony SDT-5000, Archive 4324, HP C1533 |
Interface: |
SCSI |
Form Factor: |
Desktop / Tower |
Magazines Included: |
No |
Cables Included: |
No |
Tapes Included: |
No |
SKU: |
14892 |
Seller Notes: |
18 autoloaders with drives as described. No magazines, cables, or tapes included. |
Condition Notes: |
Lot of 18 mixed 4MM/8MM tape autoloaders (ADIC, Emerald Systems, Conner, Gigatrend) in used condition with normal wear. Staff to confirm power-up status. No magazines, cables, tapes, or manuals included. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |
