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2 Recording Format
Physical Format
This section defines the physical track structure of the tape, including the types of physical track structures, physical blocks, search fields, and servo areas.
Physical Track Structure
The
In 8500/8500c track structure, the tape drive writes two overlapping tracks to the tape for each revolution of the drum. Each track contains data blocks, servo areas (track 2 only), clock sync areas, and search fields. 8500/8500c track structure is also called
Note: 8500 and 8500c physical track structures are identical. Using the compressed logical format (8500c), the
In 8200c track structure, the tape drive writes a single track to the tape for each revolution of the drum. Like 8500/8500c tracks, each track contains data blocks, servo areas, clock sync areas, and search fields. 8200c track structure is also called
In 8200 track structure, the tape drive writes a single track to tape for each revolution of the drum. Each track contains data blocks and one servo area for accurate positioning of the tape. 8200 track structure is also called
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