Description
Everex 13X-870 QIC Cartridge Tape Drive 80 MB Internal 3.5" Half-Height
The Everex 13X-870 is an internal quarter-inch cartridge (QIC) tape drive from the DOS and early Windows computing era. This 3.5-inch half-height drive provides 80 MB data storage capacity and was designed to install directly into the 3.5-inch drive bay of IBM-compatible computers, serving as a reliable backup and archival storage solution for critical data.
Specifications & What's Included
- Brand: Everex
- Model: 13X-870
- Type: QIC Cartridge Tape Drive
- Form Factor: Internal, 3.5-inch half-height
- Capacity: 80 MB per cartridge
- Interface: QIC (Quarter-Inch Cartridge) standard
- Drive Bay: 3.5-inch compatible systems
- Data Format: QIC-80 specification
Applications
QIC tape drives became the standard backup medium for personal computers throughout the 1980s and 1990s, competing with 5.25-inch drives in larger systems. The Everex 13X-870, being a 3.5-inch form factor, was deployed in compact desktop and tower systems where space was at a premium. These drives were particularly common in small business environments, professional workstations, and home offices where regular tape backups were essential before network-based backup became mainstream. QIC cartridges offered significantly higher capacity than floppy disks while remaining affordable, making them the backup standard of choice for DOS, Windows 3.1, and early Windows 95 systems. Although modern backup strategies have moved entirely to network, cloud, and external drive solutions, QIC tape drives remain functional for archival recovery from legacy data cartridges, and the Everex 13X-870 represents a well-built example of this late-1980s/early-1990s backup technology.
This Everex 13X-870 QIC tape drive has been pulled from a working environment and inspected. It is in used condition consistent with its age and previous operational history. Please contact us before purchasing for current photos, detailed condition assessment, and availability confirmation.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Everex |
Model: |
13X-870 |
Type: |
QIC Cartridge Tape Drive |
SKU: |
10465 |
Form Factor: |
Internal 3.5 inch Half-Height |
Capacity: |
80 MB |
Interface Type: |
QIC (Quarter-Inch Cartridge) |
Compatible Systems: |
IBM PC, XT, AT, compatibles, DOS-era computers |
Condition: |
Used – Pulled from Working Environment |
Condition Notes: |
Everex 13X-870 QIC tape drive, used condition, pulled from working environment. Contact for photos and condition details. |
