Description
Sysgen Smart Image 60 Internal Tape Drive JVC MTD-545HQ 60MB IMAGE 60MB INT
The Sysgen Smart Image 60 is a vintage internal tape drive with 60MB capacity, manufactured by Sysgen Incorporated of Milpitas, California. The unit is OEM-equivalent to the JVC MTD-545HQ and is identified on its label as model IMAGE 60MB (INT). It consists of a tape transport mechanism integrated with an onboard controller PCB, designed for internal mounting in compatible desktop or tower systems of the era. The card-edge connector on the underside of the PCB provides the host interface.
Specifications & What's Included
- Brand: Sysgen Incorporated (Milpitas, CA)
- Model: Smart Image 60 / IMAGE 60MB (INT)
- OEM equivalent: JVC MTD-545HQ
- Storage capacity: 60MB
- Form factor: Internal
- Interface: Card-edge connector (proprietary, visible on underside of PCB)
- Controller PCB: Integrated onboard — green multi-layer PCB with multiple ICs
- Front bezel: Beige plastic with "SYSGEN SMART IMAGE 60" label and cartridge slot
- Country of manufacture: Made in USA
- Drive unit only — no tape cartridge, cables, or mounting hardware included
Applications
The Sysgen Smart Image line was a series of internal tape backup drives designed for IBM PC-compatible desktop computers during the late 1980s and early 1990s. These drives provided hard disk backup capability at a time when 60MB represented a full-sized hard drive backup in a single pass. They were commonly deployed in business workstations and small office environments running MS-DOS, where scheduled or manual tape backup was the primary data protection strategy. Today, units like this are primarily of interest to vintage computing collectors, retro PC restorers, and individuals maintaining legacy systems that originally shipped with or supported Sysgen backup hardware and software.
Please note: We may have multiple units of this item in stock. The unit you receive may vary slightly from the one shown in the photos. All units are functionally equivalent and inspected to the same standard.
This Sysgen Smart Image 60 Internal Tape Drive (JVC MTD-545HQ) has been inspected and appears to be in good used condition consistent with its vintage. The unit shows typical light wear from prior use — the beige plastic front bezel and chassis have minor scuffs and surface oxidation typical of late-1980s/early-1990s storage hardware. The controller PCB is intact with no visually apparent damaged components, burnt areas, or broken traces. The card-edge connector pins appear clean and undamaged. This unit has not been powered up or tested at our facility; it was acquired from a surplus environment. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Sysgen |
Model: |
Smart Image 60 |
Secondary Model: |
JVC MTD-545HQ |
MPN: |
IMAGE 60MB (INT) |
SKU: |
8459 |
Type: |
Internal Tape Drive |
Storage Capacity: |
60MB |
Form Factor: |
Internal |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Seller Notes: |
Drive unit only; no tape cartridge or cables included. |
Interface: |
Proprietary edge connector (visible in photos) |
Condition: |
Used – Inspected |
Condition Notes: |
Sysgen Smart Image 60 internal tape drive in good used cosmetic condition. PCB appears intact, card-edge connector clean. Not powered or tested at our facility. Typical vintage wear. Please contact us with questions. |
