LTO Tape Drive
AssemblyA linear tape drive: a threading mechanism, a read/write head, supply and take-up reel motors, and a drive controller, all in a sealed deck. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
LTO Tape Drive parts and their functions
5 top-level parts · 260 parts in total · full bill of materials below
| # | Part | Qty | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Threading Mechanism 3 parts | 1× | Tape threading deck |
| 2 | Read/Write Head | 1× | Multi-channel R/W head |
| 3 | Reel Motor 3 parts | 2× | Supply + take-up reel motors |
| 4 | Drive Controller Board 4 parts | 1× | Drive controller board |
| 5 | Drive Housing | 1× | Sealed drive housing |
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Bill of materials for LTO Tape Drive
5 top-level lines · 22 rows shown · 260 parts total · indented to 3 levels| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Threading Mechanism 3 parts | tape-library-drive-mechanism | 1× | 1 | 6 | assembly |
| 1.1 | Leader Pin Grabber | tape-library-leader-grabber | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 1.2 | Tape Guide Roller | tape-library-guide-roller | 4× | 4 | · | part |
| 1.3 | Threading Motor | tape-library-thread-motor | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Read/Write Head | tape-library-head | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3 | Reel Motor 3 parts | tape-library-reel-motor | 2× | 2 | 23 | assembly |
| 3.1 | Stator Assembly 3 parts | stator-assembly | 1× | 2 | 3 | assembly |
| 3.1.1 | Stator Core (laminations) | stator-core | 1× | 2 | · | part |
| 3.1.2 | Copper Winding | copper-winding | 1× | 2 | · | part |
| 3.1.3 | Slot Insulation | stator-insulation | 1× | 2 | · | part |
| 3.2 | Rotor Assembly 4 parts | rotor-assembly | 1× | 2 | 19 | assembly |
| 3.2.1 | Rotor Shaft | rotor-shaft | 1× | 2 | · | part |
| 3.2.2 | Rotor Core | rotor-core | 1× | 2 | · | part |
| 3.2.3 | Neodymium Magnet | neodymium-magnet | 16× | 32 | · | part |
| 3.2.4 | Ball Bearing | ball-bearing | 1× | 2 | · | part |
| 3.3 | Reel Encoder | tape-library-reel-encoder | 1× | 2 | · | part |
| 4 | Drive Controller Board 4 parts | tape-library-drive-controller | 1× | 1 | 206 | assembly |
| 4.1 | Bare PCB | pcb-bare | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4.2 | Compute SoC Module | soc-module | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4.3 | Connector | connector | 4× | 4 | · | part |
| 4.4 | SMD Passive (R/C/L) | smd-passives | 200× | 200 | · | part |
| 5 | Drive Housing | tape-library-drive-housing | 1× | 1 | · | part |
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Where the LTO tape drive is used
1 product across 1 domain contain it, directly or inside a sub-assemblyUsed in 1 assembly
Sourcing: possible vendors
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🇨🇳Foxconn
foxconn.com ↗
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Shenzhen, CN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| flex.com ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| dixoninfo.com ↗ | Noida, IN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| bydelectronic.com ↗ | Shenzhen, CN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| venture.com.sg ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |