Quantum LTO-2 manual 4Theory, Track Layout

Chapter 4

4Theory

This chapter describes operational theories used in the LTO-2

Half-Height Tape Drive.

The topics covered in this chapter are:

•Track Layout

•Recording Method

•Data Buffer

•Data Integrity

•Data Compression

Track Layout

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.

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