magnetic tape library

Definition

Electronics

  • A collection of

    magnetic

    tapes which are utilized to store

    data

    . Such tapes are usually contained in cartridges which are accessed for storage and

    retrieval

    through the use of one or more

    magnetic tape

    drives. A

    tape library

    may be used, for instance, by a

    server

    which utilizes it for archiving. Also called tape library.
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