TAPEDRIVE

Tape drive

A tape drive is a data storage device that reads and writes data on a magnetic tape. Magnetic tape data storage is typically used for offline, archival data storage. Tape media generally has a favorable unit cost and long archival stability.

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tape drive

Noun

  1. A cassette drive.
  2. A reel-to-reel tape machine for computers.
  3. A tape cartridge interface for computers that reads and/or writes to a tape.
  4. A drive mechanism that is used to traverse a tape.


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