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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.

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Definition for tape diagram?

The definition of a tape diagram is a drawing or illustration that looks like a segment of tape. It is used to illustrate a variety of relationships.


Is a tape drive fast enough for most users?

A tape drive is not a fast drive and not appropriate for most users.


What is the definition for a floppy drive?

A floppy drive is an I/O device that uses removable magnetic media coated on a film similar to magnetic recording tape, but formed into a disc shape within a holder.


Function of tape drive?

A tape drive is a device that stores computer data on magnetic tape, especially backup and achieving purpose.


What read and writes information on a tape?

A tape drive.


Examples of Magnetic tape storage?

tape drive


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.


Is a tape drive more reliable than a standard drive?

A tape drive is a good back up source for storing your information.


What is the speed of magnetic tape?

That depends on the type of tape and the drive.


What is a reliable brand of tape drive?

The Certance CD 72 Internal tape drive is a very reliable model


Is the HP StorageWorks DAT 160 USB Internal Tape Drive Tape drive hard to use?

According to reviews the tape drive is fairy easy to work and comes with helpful and detailed in instructions.


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.

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