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LTO-3 Tape Drive User’s Guide
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Chapter 4
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Theory
This chapter describes operational theories used in the LTO-3 Tape Drive.
The topics covered in this chapter are:
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Track Layout
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Recording Method
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Data Buffer
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Data Integrity
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Data Compression
Track Layout
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With the LTO-3 Tape Drive, there are 704 data tracks on the LTO tape,
numbered 0 through 703. Data track 703 is the track closest to the bottom
edge of the tape (the reference edge).
The area between adjacent servo bands is a data band. There are 4 data
bands, each of which includes 176 data tracks. The data bands are
numbered 2,0,1,3. Data band 2 is closest to the bottom edge of the tape.
Summary of Contents for LTO3 A-Series
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