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Chapter 4
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Theory
This chapter describes operational theories used in the LTO-2
Half-Height Tape Drive.
The topics covered in this chapter are:
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Track Layout
•
Recording Method
•
Data Buffer
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Data Integrity
•
Data Compression
Track Layout
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With the LTO-2 Half-Height Tape Drive, there are 512 data tracks on the
LTO tape, numbered 0 through 511.
• Data track 511 is the track closest to the bottom edge of the tape (the
reference edge).
• The area between adjacent servo bands is a data band.
Summary of Contents for ValueLoader LTO-2
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