Description
Tandberg Data TDC4220 IBM 16G8571 QIC-2GB SCSI Internal 5.25 Tape Drive AS/400
The Tandberg Data TDC4220 is a 5.25" full-height internal QIC-2GB tape drive manufactured by Tandberg Data A/S of Norway for IBM. Part number 16G8571, it was purpose-built for IBM AS/400 and related midrange server environments. The drive connects via a 50-pin SCSI interface and uses QIC-2GB cartridge media for sequential data backup and archival storage.
Specifications & What's Included
- Manufacturer: Tandberg Data A/S, Norway (made for IBM Corp., Armonk, NY)
- IBM Part Number: 16G8571
- Tandberg Model: TDC4220
- Tape Format: QIC-2GB
- Interface: SCSI, 50-pin connector
- Form Factor: 5.25" full-height internal
- Power: Molex 4-pin (+5V, GND, +12V)
- Compatible System: IBM AS/400, IBM 9404 Application System/400
- Approximate Dimensions: 9" × 6" × 2"
- Drive unit only — no SCSI cable, mounting hardware, or tape media included
Applications
QIC (Quarter-Inch Cartridge) tape drives like the TDC4220 were a standard backup medium for IBM midrange systems throughout the late 1980s and 1990s. The AS/400 — IBM's Application System/400, introduced in 1988 — used internal tape drives like this one as the primary mechanism for system backups, software installation, and data archival. Tandberg Data was a prominent OEM supplier of tape drives for IBM during this era, manufacturing drives to IBM specifications that were then sold under IBM part numbers. Today, these drives are sought by organizations still running legacy AS/400 or iSeries systems, by collectors of IBM midrange hardware, and by repair technicians restoring period-correct system configurations.
This Tandberg Data TDC4220 (IBM 16G8571) QIC-2GB internal SCSI tape drive powers on, spins up, and is recognized by our SCSI adapter card — but we are not able to test it beyond that point, so it is being sold as-is. We cannot verify read/write functionality or guarantee the drive is fully operational. It is a solid candidate for parts, repair, or AS/400 system restoration for someone with the means to test it further. The drive shows normal wear consistent with data-center use. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Tandberg Data |
Model: |
TDC4220 |
MPN: |
16G8571 |
Secondary Model: |
16G8571 |
Type: |
Internal SCSI QIC Tape Drive |
SKU: |
52167 |
Interface: |
SCSI (50-pin) |
Tape Format: |
QIC-2GB |
Form Factor: |
5.25" Full-Height Internal |
Compatible With: |
IBM AS/400, IBM 9404 Application System/400 |
Manufactured For: |
IBM Corp., Armonk, New York |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Norway |
Seller Notes: |
Drive only — no cables, mounting hardware, or media included. |
Power Connector: |
Molex 4-pin (+5V, GND, +12V) |
Condition Notes: |
This Tandberg Data TDC4220 (IBM 16G8571) SCSI tape drive powers on, spins up, and is SCSI-detected, but cannot be tested further. Sold as-is — no functionality guaranteed. Normal wear. Contact us with questions. |
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 |
