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No, tape drives use magnetic means for storing and reading data. Any kind of Compact media, (CDs, DVDs, Blu Ray, etc.) on the other hand, use lasers to read and write data. (Verify that part, someone.)
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What is the primary storage device on the computer?
If you are talking about internal storage, the SCSI drive was the first. However, tape drives were used long before that. Many early computers didn't even have a hard drive, instead the data was simply stored in RAM, and erased after the computer was turned off.
What is the speed of magnetic tape?
That depends on the type of tape and the drive.
What is a magnetic tape?
A magnetic tape is a secondary storage media used to access data in a sequential way
What tool would you use to measure height of the ceiling?
A measuring tape or a laser distance measurer would be suitable tools to measure the height of a ceiling.
Draw a table showing generation of computers and their characteristics?
GENERATION TABLE period (1944_1959) (1959_1965) (1965_1970) very small then laptop smaller than much smaller 10 times faster then then 2nd 3rd gener size of computer very huge first computer generation speed of computer low speed 10 times 100 times E PROM more then S RAM faster then 3rd generatin first generation computer main memory magnetic ROM PROM DRAM tape RAM storage device punched magnetic magnetic floppy disk disk storage device tape card and magnetic tape
Examples of Magnetic tape storage?
tape drive
Which of the following storage media used laser technology to store data Floppy disk Magnetic tape CD-ROM Hard drive?
Of these only CD-ROMs use LASERs to access the data. The others are magnetic storage devices.
Is a magnetic tape drive input output or storage?
A disk drive is all three, depending on the situation. It is an input device when it provides stored data to an application. It is an output device when it receives data from an application. It is a storage system when it saves the data for future use.
What is the definition of tape drive?
A tape drive was an old form of mass storage used in computers. It used a cartridge similar to an audio tape, except the tape was in a continuous loop.
What are the purpose of tape drive?
Data storage device that reads and writes data on a magnetic tape.
How does the HP LTO Ultrium x - 400 GB Storage Media unit work?
This is an example of a tape drive. A tape drive is a storage device that stores, reads, and writes data on a magnetic tape. Read and write heads, allow the tape drive to copy data from a source onto magnetic tapes placed inside the drive.
How much storage is on a tape drive?
LTO-4, the most recent standard in tape cartridges established in 2007, can hold up to 800GB of storage.
Do you recomend a tape drive for someone with lots of photos to store?
If you want to insure that your photos have stable storage, then a tape drive is a wise choice.
Will a tape drive allow me to install programs on it?
You can backup program data on a tape drive, but it is not recommended to run applications or programs from a tape drive. It is impractical because of the very high "seek times." A tape drive is geared more towards backup and storage.
Why should I get a tape drive instead of another hard drive?
Since they are not susceptible to viruses, tape drives are better for long-term storage. anonymous@oola.com
Is the IBM System Storage TS2340 Tape Drive Model S4X Tape drive worth the price?
The IBM System Storage TS2340 has many options and features and is well worth the price if it meets all your needs.
What is a Digital Linear Tape drive?
Digital Linear Tape drive (DLT) is also known as a Compac Tape, it is a tape data storage that uses linear serpentine to record multiple tracks. This technology was first developed in 1984.
